My speeches and debates in Parliament - Alison McGovern

Here are my most recent appearances in Parliament, including my speeches in the Chamber and other debates, as well as questions I’ve put to Government ministers.

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Coronavirus: Wirral

Department of Health and Social Care

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many confirmed covid-19 cases have been recorded under (a) pillar 1 and (b) pillar 2 testing for the borough of Wirral on each day...

Gyms and Leisure: Coronavirus

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, on what scientific evidence his Department based its decision to delay the re-opening of indoor leisure facilities as covid-19...

Gyms and Leisure: Coronavirus

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions officials of his Department had with representatives of gyms and indoor leisure facilities on the decision...

Gyms and Leisure: Coronavirus

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, who he has had discussions with in the sports sector on the reopening of indoor leisure facilities and gyms during the...

Gyms and Leisure: Coronavirus

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if he will publish a timetable for the reopening of indoor leisure facilities and gyms during the covid-19 outbreak.

Academic Year: Coronavirus

Department for Education

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will provide a (a) framework and (b) tailored support to enable schools to open as places for pupil engagement and activity in the 2020 summer...

Education Settings: Autumn Opening

Commons debates

May I ask the Secretary of State about the broad and balanced curriculum, specifically the physical education and sport premium and whether this will be guaranteed for September? It is July....

Clause 71 - Review of DST

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

Would the Minister be so kind as to give a rough deadline for the multilateral approach?

Clause 71 - Review of DST

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

I know some people think that tax is boring, but how could we listen to that example, talking about one of the countries that has suffered worst in the world in my lifetime, and not think that...

Clause 71 - Review of DST

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

It is good to rise to speak in support of new clause 33. In doing so, I want to begin by thanking the right hon. Members for Sutton Coldfield (Mr Mitchell) and for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr...

Duty to commission an independent evaluation: health and social care sectors

Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

How welcoming was the hostile environment?

Duty to commission an independent evaluation: health and social care sectors

Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

That was an interesting contribution from the hon. Member for Rother Valley (Alexander Stafford). If he is concerned about Labour’s policies and about “leaving our borders...

Free School Meals: Summer Holidays

Commons debates

I rise on the fourth anniversary of the death of my friend Jo Cox. We remember her every day. I want to thank England’s—[Interruption.] Go on then, Mike—Man United’s...

Football: Finance

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the Government plans to allocate £550 million to grassroots football.

Universal Credit: Coronavirus

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of suspending the Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and...

Football: Sportsgrounds

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what methodology the Government plans to use to assess which areas of the country would most benefit from funding in...

Football: Sportsgrounds

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions the Government has had with partners of the Football Foundation on that organisation's plans for a 25-year...

Self-employment Income Support Scheme

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment the Government has made of the effect of the Self Employed Income Support Scheme on the income of claimants of universal credit.

Pensions: Public Sector

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment the Government has made of the potential merits of suspending the abatement element in all public sector pensions during the covid-19 outbreak.

Local Commonwealth Games levy

Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

Yes, nearly as good as Scousers. Birmingham is a fantastic place that I am only sorry I am unable to visit at the moment. But as soon as the regulations lift and we are able to travel in a more...