Sarah Smith MP: speeches

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Speeches

  • 16 Jul 2026 · Local Government Reorganisation · Hansard source
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    The Secretary of State mentioned in his statement that part of the driver of the proposals is that he wants to do something about areas of high deprivation. However, the plans presented today would make East Lancashire one of the most deprived unitary authorities in the country. What will the Government do to support areas like East Lancashire, if these plans are pursued, to ensure that we do not become a place of incredibly high deprivation, and that we are an area that benefits from economic growth?

  • 16 Jul 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source
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    Haslingden Old Road in my constituency has been shut for two years due to a landslip. Will the Minister support me in urging Reform-led Lancashire county council to get this road reopened, as it is such a vital backbone going through my constituency?

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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. Existing keyword taxonomy applied to official debate titles and contributions; a contribution may appear in more than one topic and unclassified records are retained.

View as listCommunities and local government: 4Communities and local government4Culture, media and sport: 1Culture, media and sport1Democracy and constitution: 2Democracy and constitution2Economy and business: 2Economy and business2Education and skills: 1Education and skills1Health and care: 4Health and care4Immigration and borders: 2Immigration and borders2Transport: 2Transport2
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Communities and local government4
Culture, media and sport1
Democracy and constitution2
Economy and business2
Education and skills1
Health and care4
Immigration and borders2
Transport2

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