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HANSARDBusiness ExportsThose of us on the Business and Trade Committee are very much aware of the sterling work done by officials in furtherance of the trade deal with India. However, in the revelation…14 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the UK automotive industry wrestles with the looming increase in the rules of origin thresholds, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has just announced a probe…14 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesWill the Minister give way?13 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesA few moments ago the hon. Member talked about ticket pricing, and staff do assist passengers through that minefield. Does he agree that when there are 55 million different…13 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesThat was so well articulated, but the reality is that companies are issuing section 188 notices and advertising premises to let now, while the consultation is under way. I ask the…13 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Davies. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder) on securing this debate. He made an excellent speech,…13 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesOn the point about growth in the industry, the Minister and I both know that the growth in real passenger numbers will come from leisure. That means people making not regular but…13 Sept 2023HANSARDRestoration of Power Sharing4. What steps his Department is taking to help restore power sharing in Northern Ireland.06 Sept 2023HANSARDRestoration of Power SharingI thank the Secretary of State for his answer, but the lack of a functioning devolved Government in Northern Ireland means that there are direct consequences for its people, as is…06 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ8. In 2019, the Outwood Academy Riverside free school application in Middlesbrough was approved, with its first year 7 intake arriving the following year. There have been further…06 Sept 2023HANSARDRegional Inequalities in EmploymentIn his blog today on ConservativeHome, Lord Ashcroft says: “On the cost of living, two thirds of voters...thought the Government could do more to help but was choosing not to.”…04 Sept 2023HANSARDRegional Inequalities in Employment7. What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of its policies on reducing regional inequalities in employment.04 Sept 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillDoes it not speak volumes about the way in which this Government conduct their business that they go through a consultation process and are not prepared to publish the results of…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Through you, may I express my thanks to Mr Speaker for his support yesterday? There was a very unpleasant social media posting…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillThe Minister has made that commitment about the refugee convention, but Lords amendment 1 says that the Bill should be read so as not to conflict with the European convention on…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Business Banking Resolution ServiceDoes that list extend to Lloyds bank? I have a constituent who is a reasonably successful property developer and was encouraged by Lloyds bank to take out larger and riskier…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Business Banking Resolution ServiceAre we assuming that those legacy cases fit the criteria set out by the hon. Member for Hazel Grove (Mr Wragg)? Many of our constituents will be nowhere near those criteria, but…11 Jul 2023HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Criminal Justice ResponseWe all welcome progress, however small that may be. The Minister has said that the tanker is slowly turning, and there is a lot more to do. Does she not agree that one major issue…10 Jul 2023HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Last Friday The Northern Echo ’s front page and editorial lamented the apparent decision of Advanced Cables to build its new facility on the Tyne…10 Jul 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankAt around 11.30 am yesterday, 17-year-old Majdi Younis Saud Ararawi sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and Nouruddin Husam Yousef Marshoud, who was just 15, was shot in the…04 Jul 2023