Speeches

Keynote address at CLES Summer School
23 June >>>

Cumbria Alcohol Strategy Launch (video message)
22 April >>>

Keynote address at the Protecting Your Business seminar
4 April >>>

Government plans for a fairer society debated on Merseyside
14, July 08
Representatives from the North West’s equality, diversity and volunteer sector have been debating Government plans for a fairer society. >>>

Shaping a fairer future means working together says Regional Minister
23, June 07
Shaping a fairer future will mean people and organisations throughout the region working together for the benefit of generations to come Beverley Hughes, Minister for the North West said today. >>>

Regional Minister Beverley Hughes gets a teenage view on Government's thinking during Stretford school visit
19, June 08
Regional Minister for the North West Beverley Hughes was given a teenager's view on proposed Government legislation during a visit to Stretford High School. >>>

Eight North West voluntary groups receive Queen's Award for voluntary service
02, June 08
A top award for the voluntary sector has been won by eight organisations in the North West representing groups that aim to divert children away from crime, help the elderly and disabled and support... >>>

Regional Minister hears how European Capital of Culture is helping people into work and communities
02, June 08
North West Regional Minister Beverley Hughes has met European Capital of Culture volunteers and heard how the skills they have gained have boosted their employability and community spirit. >>>

Preparing Britain for the future
18, May 08
North West Regional Minister seeks views on proposed new laws >>>

Corrie star kicks off the Big Drink Debate
12, May 08
The biggest ever survey on alcohol has launched this week in the North West in a bid to understand why the region has one of the biggest alcohol problems in the country. >>>

Greater Manchester Challenge launches with an ambitious agenda
06, May 08
Schools in Greater Manchester will receive a once in a generation opportunity to raise the achievement levels and aspirations of all pupils with the launch of the Greater Manchester Challenge today. >>>

Bus passenger takes trip of a lifetime
31, March 08
A Greater Manchester resident will start an epic 700-mile free bus journey across England tomorrow (1 April) to celebrate the launch of the Government's new National Bus Travel Concession scheme. >>>