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HANSARD Education Settings: Autumn OpeningMay 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?…02 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillIt 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…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillWould the Minister be so kind as to give a rough deadline for the multilateral approach?01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillI 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…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThat 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 open”,…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillHow welcoming was the hostile environment?30 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysI 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 Marcus…16 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]On the face of it, the hon. Member makes an argument that is understandable, in that taxes might constrain economic activity. However, many years of having taxes on economic…11 Jun 2020HANSARDEU Trade NegotiationsWhat recent assessment he has made of the progress of negotiations on the UK’s future relationship with the EU.11 Jun 2020HANSARDEU Trade NegotiationsThe British people were promised an oven-ready deal, but given the speculation in recent weeks, what they have is half-baked. Will the Secretary of State therefore commit to no…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend, with her experience, makes a very good argument: it is important that we spread the burden. In any case—11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. Before I say a few words on the importance of the living wage, I just want to say that the games are a massive opportunity…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]If Members want to make arguments against taxation, who am I to stop them?11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I really must draw the Minister back. This is not a matter of party politicking; this is about whether we have food banks or not. Given what he has said, could he just answer the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]Having listened to the case made by my right hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Hodge Hill (Liam Byrne), I simply do not know why the Minister would not get to his feet and…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I am tempted to engage the House in a long discussion about local government finance in relation to new clause 2; however, I…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend pre-empts what I am about to say. She is absolutely right, and of course as an experienced leader in local government herself, she would know more than anybody that…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend. I trust that the Minister was listening carefully and will respond to that request. In my experience, Members of Parliament who go to the Chancellor or the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]I welcome the hon. Member to the House. He has worked in the service of a city and a region of our country that is one of the finest anywhere, so I applaud his work in that. I…11 Jun 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]In my experience, it has not. My right hon. Friend makes an extraordinarily good point. What I think is a deterrent to the tourism industry is when local authorities cannot afford…11 Jun 2020