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HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUThe right hon. and learned Gentleman is right to say that business wants certainty—he has made big play of that—but it was the CBI, the Federation of Small Businesses and GE…14 Feb 2019HANSARD Human Rights in the UKWill the hon. Lady give way?13 Feb 2019HANSARD Human Rights in the UKIt is an important point and we must recognise that because—as is necessary in a democracy—we listen to our constituents and reflect their concerns, this House will always have a…13 Feb 2019HANSARD Human Rights in the UKThat is right, and there are areas where there has been a greater role for it. However, I want to slay the myth that people are routinely invoking Human Rights Act points to seek…13 Feb 2019HANSARD Human Rights in the UKIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gapes. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Edinburgh East (Tommy Sheppard) for leading this debate. I want to say a few…13 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUI have constituents working at GE Aviation, BAE Systems, Spirax Sarco, Jaguar Land Rover and Honda, and those businesses urgently need certainty. What assurances can the Prime…12 Feb 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities FundingBalcarras School in my constituency takes a number of SEND children—more than 20—yet because of a quirk of the system that means it has to pay the first £6,000, it is…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Young Carers SupportThe hon. Gentleman is paying fitting tribute to the organisations in his constituency. Will he join me in recognising the work of volunteers, particularly the volunteers who…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Election Law ReformThe Electoral Commission needs to do two things. First, it needs to be nimble and agile in responding to developments in campaigning practice. Secondly, it needs to show judgment…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Election Law ReformDoes my hon. Friend share my concern that these issues, with which the Electoral Commission is grappling very late in the day, have been known to us for many years? Regrettably,…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Election Law ReformI thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Thanet (Craig Mackinlay) not only for giving an excellent speech, but for making such an important contribution to this critical field.…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Election Law ReformThe hon. Gentleman makes a good and fair point, but I would say that the law will inevitably struggle to keep up with every last twist and turn. That is one of the reasons that we…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Election Law ReformThere can be no doubt but that the Minister is attending to these matters with her customary diligence. Does she agree with me, however, that we can have endless codes of conduct,…11 Feb 2019HANSARDGWR and Network PerformanceDoes the hon. Gentleman share my frustration about the announcement —one sometimes hears it over the tannoy—that there is not a train crew available to drive the train? Does he…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westIn the three minutes available, may I say that although we rightly talk about economic growth, we need to step back and ask what we mean by that and why it matters? It matters,…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westMay I remind the hon. Gentleman that Cheltenham is a proud part of the south-west? It is the gateway to the south-west and, in fact, the jewel of the south-west. Does he agree?05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westrose—05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westTown!05 Feb 2019HANSARDGWR and Network PerformanceWill the hon. Lady give way?05 Feb 2019HANSARDGWR and Network PerformanceIt is true that the system uses public money, but it comes down to how much public money, and what is the proper balance. I simply make the point that although it is easy in the…05 Feb 2019