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HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal Of Penalties) Bill [Lords]As indicated on the Order Paper, Mr Speaker has certified that clause 1 relates exclusively to England and Wales and is within devolved legislative competence. As the Bill has not…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal Of Penalties) Bill [Lords]I beg the Whip’s pardon; this sort of yo-yo-type procedure can be a little confusing. In order to avoid confusion, I remind hon. Members that, if there is a Division, only Members…07 Oct 2019HANSARDWomen’s Mental HealthOrder. Before I call the next speaker, may I say to the hon. Lady that however difficult it might be, it is wonderful to hear the truth spoken in this place, especially in an…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillThank you. What an excellent, thoughtful, constructive, calm debate. I sincerely hope that those who observe our proceedings will see just how well Members of this House behaved…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)Order. I appreciate that the hon. Lady is being straightforward in what she has just said, but I am afraid she cannot speak to all of the instruments at once. They are being taken…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)Order. For clarity, it is totally outwith the scope, and we must remain within the scope.01 Oct 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateOrder.26 Sept 2019HANSARD British House Building IndustryIt will be obvious to Members that we have very little time left—not surprising in the current circumstances—and that lots of people want to speak. We will try to manage without a…05 Sept 2019HANSARD British House Building IndustryOrder. We really do need to keep aiming for the limit of five minutes, because I am sure that people will want to hear what the Minister has to say. She has been asked many…05 Sept 2019HANSARDSkerne River: Discover Brightwater ProjectI thank the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. It is a somewhat unusual point in the proceedings for a point of order, but I understand why he wished to bring it forward at…05 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillOrder. Sir William, thank you, but we are running out of time.04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillOrder. I appreciate the point the hon. Gentleman is making, and indeed his dedication to fighting that particular evil, but that is a debating point, not a point of order, and we…04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillOrder. We are running out of time, and it would not be a proper debate if we did not hear from those on the Front Benches. I am sure that the right hon. Gentleman will understand…04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillWe all know that it is great for emphasis to repeat things, but we are running out of time.04 Sept 2019HANSARDSummer AdjournmentI thank the hon. Gentleman for his kind words. I thank everyone who has taken part in this debate. May I, on behalf of all the occupants of the Chair, wish all hon. Members a busy…25 Jul 2019HANSARDSummer AdjournmentI am delighted to hear the hon. Gentleman speak so well for the all-party parliamentary group on taxis.25 Jul 2019HANSARDFeltham A Young Offenders InstitutionI thank the Minister for answering his first urgent question.24 Jul 2019HANSARDBritish SteelThe prize for patience and perseverance goes to Jonathan Edwards.24 Jul 2019HANSARD Point of OrderI thank the hon. Lady for her point of order, and for her courtesy in giving me notice of it. She will know very well that the appointment of persons to official positions at…24 Jul 2019HANSARDDraft Historical Abuse Bill (Northern Ireland)I must make it absolutely clear that I have no crystal ball. I was merely aware of the stature of the hon. Gentleman and was mistaken. I call the Minister.24 Jul 2019