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HANSARD Budget ResolutionsObviously, the hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that commitments were made in that agreement. I am sure the Government will look very closely at how they can deliver on those…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI thank my hon. Friend for intervening. That is important—one of the interesting and exciting aspects of where we are going as a Government is the emphasis on science and on…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillMy right hon. and learned Friend raises the issue of risk. He and the Government are absolutely right to be addressing the question of the automatic early release of terrorist…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Rail Services: Maidenhead, Twyford and Branch LinesThe western rail link to Heathrow has been an issue throughout most of my time in Parliament. It has long been talked about, plans have been drawn up and people have looked at it.…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Rail Services: Maidenhead, Twyford and Branch Linesrose—05 Feb 2020HANSARD Rail Services: Maidenhead, Twyford and Branch LinesI beg to move, That this House has considered rail services for Maidenhead, Twyford and linking branch lines. I am pleased to have obtained this debate, because the train services…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Rail Services: Maidenhead, Twyford and Branch LinesI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. It is as important that we ensure services on the branch line, and that those of his constituents who wish to come to Twyford to use its…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Rail Services: Maidenhead, Twyford and Branch LinesI am grateful to the Minister for recognising the point I made about the balance between Crossrail and Great Western, but the point is that there needs to be a choice for…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Global BritainMy right hon. Friend’s statement made only a passing reference to the agreement on internal security for the future. Unlike the Labour party, I do not expect the Government to…03 Feb 2020HANSARD UK TelecommunicationsI commend the Government for taking a decision that protects our national security but also recognises the interests of our economy. That is right for the UK, because it…28 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportI am very grateful to my right hon. Friend for giving way. As Home Secretary I chaired the board of JESIP, the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme. What is clear…21 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportMay I first say, Madam Deputy Speaker, what a pleasure it is to see you in the Chair and welcome you to your new role as Chairman of Ways and Means? I thank the Secretary of State…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationI congratulate my right hon. Friend on his achievement in ensuring that the Executive can be reformed. It has been tantalisingly close on a number of occasions over the past…16 Jan 2020HANSARDSentencing Policy for Prolific OffendersOne of the areas of sentencing policy that has already been reviewed and consulted on is the whole question of death by dangerous driving, particularly when drugs are involved,…14 Jan 2020HANSARD Debate on the AddressAs the hon. Gentleman will have heard from my excellent hon. Friend the Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie), 55% of people in Scotland voted for parties…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressIndeed. That Bill has cross-party support and it will genuinely improve the lives of victims and survivors of domestic abuse. I also welcome the reference to reforming the Mental…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressMr Speaker, may I first take this opportunity to congratulate you on your election as Speaker? I know that, in residing in that Chair, you will uphold the best traditions of the…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressNo. Good trade deals will protect the rights of workers and of those who have put their trust in us. I welcome the commitment in the Queen’s Speech to an employment Bill, which I…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryI say to the hon. Gentleman that, of course, the Government have put in place support both for local authorities and for the private sector to take action in relation to cladding.…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryI recognise that since this terrible tragedy took place, significant efforts have been made to ensure that the survivors—those who have lost so much—have been provided with…30 Oct 2019