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HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportIn the Minister’s statement yesterday there was not anything that I saw about evacuation and changes to the “stay put” policy, which would be a huge change that would have…21 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportI will begin by expressing my admiration and respect for the survivors and families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire, many of whom I have had the honour of meeting over…21 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessWill the Minister share with us any plans she has to reverse the hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts to legal aid budgets under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of…14 Jan 2020HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryIf there is to be this change—a flexibility, under which there may be a full evacuation from time to time—would the right hon. Lady agree that it would be essential for buildings…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryWith hindsight, I think we could have had part 2 of the inquiry first, because those are the difficult and complex issues of culpability that need to be addressed. Although there…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Environment BillWill my hon. Friend give way?28 Oct 2019HANSARDHeathrow Airport: Third RunwayThe Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the right hon. Member for Richmond Park (Zac Goldsmith) says it is “bonkers”, the Transport Secretary…24 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ12. The Mayor of London has cut air pollution in central London by a third in the first six months of his ultra low emission zone. Does the Prime Minister support the Mayor’s…23 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health ServiceMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. He is right to talk about rationing. My CCG has started rationing referrals to consultants to clear one of the biggest deficits in…23 Oct 2019HANSARD British Children: SyriaRather than dealing with children on a case-by-case basis and risking some of the parents being released and causing further mayhem, is not the solution to repatriate all UK…22 Oct 2019HANSARDAccess to Justice: Court Digitisation ProgrammeFrom next April, the vast majority of personal injury claims will have to be dealt with online, without the benefit of legal advice. Even the Association of British Insurers—the…08 Oct 2019HANSARDAccess to Justice: Court Digitisation Programme12. What recent assessment he has made of the effect on access to justice of the court digitisation programme.08 Oct 2019HANSARD Ministry of Justice SpendingThis afternoon’s debate does feel like a meeting of the Justice Committee. It is very nice to see everybody, but the attendance for the debate may be a clue as to why the Ministry…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Health Infrastructure PlanI spoke to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust earlier and asked what there might be from this announcement for our local hospitals; I was referred to the Conservative party…30 Sept 2019HANSARD Arms Export Licences (Saudi Arabia)In the light of continuing breaches of international humanitarian law by the Saudis, and another disregard for the law by this Government, will the Minister withdraw her appeal?26 Sept 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019The Minister is knowingly confusing the Government’s negotiating position with the authority of the law as made in Parliament and enforced by the courts. The Prime Minister says,…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateThe judgment of the Supreme Court found that the Prime Minister had acted unlawfully and outside his powers in the advice he gave the monarch. He has just said again that he…25 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation of ParliamentLike the hon. Gentleman, I was giving evidence to the HS2 panel, as well as meeting Extinction Rebellion and indeed Dignity in Dying, and Shelter. I wonder why it can be said that…09 Sept 2019HANSARD Building SafetyThere is confusion about the “stay put” policy and tall buildings being approved with single staircases. What has happened to the review of means of escape?05 Sept 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentWill the Prime Minister order an inquiry into the £76 million that was wasted paying management consultants to work on the “Shaping a Healthier Future” programme for north-west…25 Jul 2019