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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman makes some very serious accusations, and I cannot share his enthusiasm for pointing at individuals and blaming them. Nevertheless, he makes an important point…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am delighted that my hon. Friend has raised this issue. The inter-ministerial working group I am chairing on behalf of the Prime Minister is looking at ways we can provide more…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady is absolutely right to raise this serious and concerning issue. She will be aware that there has been an urgent question on the subject. There is in fact a business…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady is right to raise this issue; I have seen similar situations arise in my constituency. It is a huge concern that some people seem determined deliberately to rip off…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI pay tribute to Elaine. As a former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and someone who represents a rural constituency, I know at first hand how hard…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is a strong voice for his area and raises a good point. The Greater Manchester combined authority and the Mayor have all the powers to initiate improvements to…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is right to raise this issue and his understanding of the situation. I encourage him to participate in the Adjournment debate secured by the hon. Member for…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman is raising a tax issue that is specific to his constituent, and he is right to do so in the Chamber. However, I encourage him either to seek an Adjournment…31 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government have an excellent record of supporting private Members’ Bills to the statute book. In the 2010 Parliament 31 Bills received Royal Assent, and if we include the…31 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI am delighted to follow the hon. Member for Bury North (James Frith). What a fantastic way to end our debate: a speech about the importance of dads. Sometimes there is something…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingThe hon. Lady makes an important point. As I say, we have debated the issue in this Chamber on a number of occasions, which is why we plan to focus on a pilot scheme. Towards the…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI am very sympathetic to all the proposals around the sadness of miscarriages. Having had two myself, I have some personal experience of the matter. Nevertheless, I draw all…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingMy hon. Friend is absolutely right in the point he makes. I think I just acknowledged that myself.28 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI beg to move, That this House:— (1) reaffirms its resolution of 1 February 2018 on baby leave for Members of Parliament; (2) endorses the Fifth Report of the Procedure Committee,…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI send my sympathies to James’s family, and I think the whole House would want to send their condolences. This is a very sad story, and I pay tribute to the hon. Lady for her…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am disappointed to hear about the cuts in my hon. Friend’s constituency. As a result of our decisions at the most recent Budget, Scotland will benefit from a £950 million…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises a matter that is of huge interest to many Members on both sides of the House. The Government have been clear that leaving the EU will not lead to a lowering…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his update to the House. As ever, I will facilitate Back-Bench business whenever I can.24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sorry to hear about the experience of the hon. Gentleman’s constituents. It is appalling when train services are not running, and I completely sympathise. He will be aware…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI pay tribute to Councillor Deb Harvey for her work—she has, as the hon. Lady suggests, contributed a huge amount to pushing this issue forward. I do not know the answer to the…24 Jan 2019