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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s airports policy has been struck down by the Appeal Court, and the Government have decided not to appeal that decision. Does the Minister accept that the…12 Mar 2020HANSARDPlanning for the FutureThe money allocated in the Budget for cladding removal applies only to buildings over 18 metres, and the Government guidelines issued in January say: “We strongly advise building…12 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusWill the Secretary of State review the criteria for testing? A constituent of mine has returned from the United States with symptoms of the virus but has been refused testing…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Hammersmith BridgeI absolutely agree with the hon. Lady. One of the ironies is that, while many people are affected by the closure, it is those who need to travel into London from the south,…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Hammersmith BridgeI got a press release today from the RAC Foundation, which states that there are 3,000 sub-standard—that is, not fully weight-bearing—bridges in the UK, so this case is not…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Hammersmith BridgeIt is no laughing matter for those severely inconvenienced by longer journey times and the changes to their life that have to be made. We take infrastructure such as this for…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Hammersmith BridgeI beg to move, That this House has considered a proposal for Government funding for the repair of Hammersmith Bridge. It is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms McDonagh.…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Airport ExpansionThis is embarrassing. The Government have to come off the fence on this issue. We know which side the Prime Minister would like to fall on; perhaps the Minister should follow his…02 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIf we are not to have an oral statement on the Heathrow judgment, and given that the Government have decided not to appeal it, will the Leader of the House take this opportunity…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Environment BillGiven that clause 40 gives the OEP quite broad prohibitions on the disclosure of information, how will we know what it is up to? Will the Secretary of State explain—he can do so…26 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureWith Birmingham airport 30 minutes from Old Oak we will not need a third runway at Heathrow, I am sure the Prime Minister agrees. However, will HS2 terminate at Old Oak for three…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Release Under InvestigationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Enfield, Southgate (Bambos Charalambous) on securing a debate on this…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Release Under InvestigationI congratulate my hon. Friend on drawing our attention to this matter. He is eloquently showing why RUI is almost totally failing to achieve anything. Has he worked out what it is…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Middle East Peace PlanThe Minister is an intelligent man. He must see how intellectually dishonest the position he is taking is. On the one hand he is saying that the UK Government’s position has not…30 Jan 2020HANSARDPlanning System: Gypsies and TravellersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Sir George. I congratulate the hon. Member for Kettering (Mr Hollobone) on securing the debate. As he said, we are…29 Jan 2020HANSARDPlanning System: Gypsies and TravellersWill the Minister give way?29 Jan 2020HANSARDPlanning System: Gypsies and TravellersIs it the hon. Gentleman’s view that such a change in the law should apply to any planning situation? We hear examples all the time of illegal structures being put up, alterations…29 Jan 2020HANSARDPlanning System: Gypsies and TravellersI could give a number of examples, but I am conscious of time. The long debate, which is wearisome for everyone but particularly for Gypsy and Traveller communities, is about how…29 Jan 2020HANSARDPlanning System: Gypsies and TravellersI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for pointing out that it is a small minority of Gypsies and Travellers who are on unauthorised encampments. As he said, three quarters are in…29 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 Reportrose —21 Jan 2020