Ben Coleman

And meet his mother. I would like to bring the listenership up to two; a 100% increase after this debate would not be a bad outcome. It was interesting to hear my hon. Friend the…

I have very much enjoyed this debate. Hon. Members have given wonderful examples of what is going on in their constituencies and their engagement with voluntary activities. The ho…

Well, it is important to set these things out clearly. Underpinning all these things is the absence of a national framework. There is currently no consistent guidance for local au…

I absolutely agree. I am sure that my hon. Friend has fought hard for the Swanscombe pavilion, and it is a great shame that it has closed. I am going to explore the reasons why th…

I absolutely do, and I am sure the food bank and community groups in the hon. Member’s community welcome his support. That is absolutely in line with what I am saying—these are es…

Again, that is an excellent point from my hon. Friend. There is everything to be gained from local authorities looking at the plethora of support available to them, and equally fr…

It is indeed, and I am grateful for the opportunity to recognise Farnley Community Centre, which is being innovative in encouraging people not only to get their egg, but to take p…

I beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for voluntary groups and community centres. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I am g…