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HANSARD Restoration and RenewalI am sure that you, Madam Deputy Speaker, will remember the film “Groundhog Day”; as I stand here today, I have that strange feeling of déjà vu, and that is incredibly…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus UpdateNobody has worked harder than my right hon. Friend to try to save lives and protect people throughout this pandemic, but I know that he, like me, would like a safe and fast…14 Jul 2020HANSARD RAF Croughton Expansion: Diplomatic ImplicationsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for granting this important Adjournment debate today. RAF Croughton, based in my constituency, was built in 1938 and is home to a United States…09 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateMy right hon. Friend is doing a fantastic job in promoting and protecting jobs, but to really trade our way out of this recession, we will need to look at the future, and I know…08 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillAs a matter of fact, it is not the single biggest emissions sector in our country, but the Government have a number of plans and projects to look at how we can decarbonise home…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillThe hon. Lady has got her point on the record. In fact I did not block the scheme. The issue with that particular tidal power project was its cost. It in no way represented value…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillI honestly believe that global climate change is the existential threat of our time, but, unlike the shadow Minister, who just criticises the Government, I believe that with a…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Independent Complaints and Grievance SchemeIt was on 19 July 2018 that we introduced the ICGS to this House, and I said: “Our ultimate ambition is for a culture where people can work and visit Parliament and take part in…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn the last few weeks, we have seen a real outpouring of love and kindness across our communities across the country for our older citizens, and that is quite right, but we have…23 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]I went into politics to make the world a better place. It has been my lifelong ambition since I was a kid to try to improve the world around me. The problem I have with this Bill…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]Further to the statistic that up to 50% of people said they regretted divorcing, the reasons they gave were things like they felt they still loved their partner and that they…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]What does the hon. Gentleman make of the surveys that show that up to 50% of people who divorce come to regret it? Does he think that they are merely deluded, or are those surveys…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, because he brings me to my key point: I totally support the idea of minimising the angst, pain and further acrimony of a terrible divorce, as…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Global BritainToday’s statement is a hugely positive opportunity for the UK to truly lead the world in tackling climate change and decarbonisation and to help some of the poorest in the world…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19Our country is divided between those who are deeply fearful of covid-19 and those who are deeply fearful of the continued lockdown. Of course, the right priority is to save lives,…11 May 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI would like to check with my right hon. Friend what consideration he gave to using the proxy voting for baby leave system for Members of Parliament to vote during this time as…06 May 2020HANSARDLifting the Lockdown: Workplace SafetyI know that my hon. Friend’s Department is undertaking a review of corporate governance and audit. Does he agree that, now more than ever, it is vital that the review puts the…06 May 2020HANSARDThe EconomyI congratulate my right hon. Friend very sincerely on the bounce-back loans, which I think will make a huge difference to small businesses. I must also say how great it was to see…27 Apr 2020HANSARD Budget ResolutionsIt is a great pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson), who has very strong views that I sometimes agree with. It is also a pleasure to follow my…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Personal StatementI want to use this personal statement to place on record what an incredible job this is, and to encourage others, particularly women, who are thinking about public service that…04 Mar 2020