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HANSARD Parliament as a WorkplaceI am delighted to hear the right hon. Lady say that. The situation has improved somewhat since those days, but it has a long way to go. I can say that with the impartiality of the…13 Jun 2019HANSARDSudanOrder. The Minister has been giving very thorough answers to the questions. That is my polite way of saying it would be helpful if she could perhaps be a little briefer as we…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Inequality and Social MobilityOrder. I am afraid that I have to reduce the time limit to five minutes, with apologies to Marsha De Cordova.12 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeOrder. I assume the hon. Gentleman thinks I am not listening to him, and that I have not noticed, but—10 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeNo, I did not mind that, but the hon. Gentleman is making rather a long intervention; I know this is his expert subject but I was hoping it would be an intervention-sized…10 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeOrder. Everyone has been very good at keeping to time, but I will have to reduce the official time to six minutes to make sure that everybody gets a fair chance.10 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeIt is a pleasure. I must say that we are not creating a precedent here for the Chair allowing a very long intervention. Given the hon. Gentleman’s very specific position and long…10 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeOrder. I am sorry, but we have to reduce the time limit to five minutes.10 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeOrder. We will have to start with a time limit of seven minutes.10 Jun 2019HANSARDMortgage PrisonersBefore I call the Minister, let me echo the words of the hon. Member for Bootle (Peter Dowd) in welcoming to the Public Gallery a great many people who are interested and involved…06 Jun 2019HANSARDEden Project: Morecambe and the North-WestMay I congratulate the Minister on her ministerial maiden speech? I think she has left the House happy this afternoon. Question put and agreed to.06 Jun 2019HANSARDGrenfell Tower FireOrder. I am happy to have given some latitude to the Chair of the Select Committee, which is perfectly reasonable, but we must now introduce a time limit of seven minutes.06 Jun 2019HANSARDGrenfell Tower FireOrder. We have about 14 speakers and a couple of hours, so I hope that Members will limit their remarks and be careful in how long they take. If that does not work, then I will…06 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillYes, we will not go on about which circus is really the circus. To bring about what everyone in the Chamber has been aiming towards for a very long time, let me put the question.…04 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillIf I may say so, the right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. It is a great pity that when something of importance is achieved in the proceedings of this House, as it is about to…04 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillI look around expectantly and discover that nobody wishes to catch my eye. Question agreed to. The occupant of the Chair left the Chair to report the decision of the Committee…04 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillI remind hon. Members that, if there is a Division, only Members representing constituencies in England may vote. I call the Minister to move the consent motion. Motion made, and…04 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillFor the sake of clarity, I confirm to the House that the Back-Bench motion on the mineworkers’ pension scheme will not be moved today.04 Jun 2019HANSARD Whitsun AdjournmentI think the House should pay tribute to the hon. Gentleman for stepping in with no notice and for entertaining and informing us so well today. Thank you. Question put and agreed…23 May 2019HANSARD Excessive Speeding and Driving BansJust before I adjourn the House, I wish the Minister, all her family and everyone who serves this House so well in many, many capacities, a peaceful recess. I also add to the many…23 May 2019