Contributions
1,391 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEngagementsAs if BA’s behaviour has not been bad enough, an agency in its supply chain, Shorterm, did not pay staff during the covid crisis, claiming that it was awaiting clarification from…17 Jun 2020HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)While part of the EU, quotas are imposed on imports of New Zealand lamb. With the free market deal that the UK Government are chasing, and their willingness for a no-deal crash…17 Jun 2020HANSARDElectricityrose—15 Jun 2020HANSARDElectricityThe Minister is keen to keep reiterating that the capacity market is integral to the security of supply and that these regulations allow the capacity market to continue to…15 Jun 2020HANSARDElectricityOne point I raised that was specific to the regulations was about ensuring that we do not get more diesel generators bidding into the capacity market. I mentioned the reduction in…15 Jun 2020HANSARDElectricityIs it still not the point, as the Minister has said, that there needs to be greater flexibility, that the market needs to evolve and that he could therefore still be more…15 Jun 2020HANSARDElectricityThere is an extension at Cruachan, and I forget the name of the other one up in Scotland that is in the pipeline. SSE is bringing them forward. The difficulty is with getting an…15 Jun 2020HANSARDElectricityI think we are in agreement across the Chamber for once. Obviously the pumped aspect can use electricity when there is low demand, so electricity can be taken at a cheaper price…15 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: 2 Metre RuleScientific analysis is good, but many of the Secretary of State’s Back Benchers have long argued for a reduction of the 2 metre distance guidelines without basing that on science.…15 Jun 2020HANSARDPlanning Process: ProbityThis is like the Dominic Cummings affair and we have a Minister defending the indefensible. When the Secretary of State personally approves a planning application a day before the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDSpecial Advisers: Code of ConductThe Minister referred to the code of conduct for special advisers in her earlier answer. Paragraph 14 states: “advisers must not take public part in political controversy”,…11 Jun 2020HANSARDSpecial Advisers: Code of ConductWhat recent assessment he has made of the compliance of Government special advisers with the code of conduct for special advisers.11 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)Did the Minister challenge Rolls-Royce on why the UK is losing workers so disproportionately, what the reasons are for that and what it could do to reverse that decision?10 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsHappy birthday, Mr Speaker. While the Post Office was wilfully hiding its own failings, it operated a system where by sub-postmasters were automatically guilty. The Post Office…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)Obviously, we must focus on the long term, but there is an immediate and short-term issue. Does my hon. Friend share my concern that some companies seem to have rushed to make…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)Will the Minister give way?10 Jun 2020HANSARD Rolls-Royce (Redundancies)I thank the Minister for giving in and giving way. Let us go back to the welcome support he outlined, which he is saying the Government are putting in for the future of aviation…10 Jun 2020HANSARDConduct of Mr Dominic Cummings during the COVID-19 pandemicI rise on behalf of my constituents to launch this petition regarding the conduct of the Prime Minister’s chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, during the covid-19 pandemic. They are…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Wider OpeningIn Scotland, shielding has been extended to the end of July, but in England there is not the same clarity. There is a risk that vulnerable teaching staff might feel pressure to…09 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUScotland has important trading links with Northern Ireland, but Stena Line is really struggling because of covid-19. The Minister keeps talking about certainty; so that we can…09 Jun 2020