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HANSARD Voter Identification SchemeThe crime of personation has been notoriously difficult to prove. We have functioned on the basis of trust that people who go to the polling station are who they say they are. The…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)Will the hon. Member explain the basis on which he selected his large number of countries and excluded others?14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)On that point, the Committee received correspondence today from the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Conservative Members’ inboxes have certainly been filled with over 2,500 emails…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fifth sitting)I could call the hon. Gentleman my hon. Friend because we co-operate on many issues. As representatives we can speak out and ask for a change in the law, but it is not right for…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fifth sitting)Can I just put a contrary argument about the logic and flow of the Bill as planned? First, we have to look at clause 1. We are talking about individuals who are making decisions…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)Does my hon. Friend accept that if the amendments are agreed to—obviously colleagues have proposed them on a sensible basis to probe the intention of the Bill—one of the risks,…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)Our public bodies include people from countries all over the world, some of whom may have expertise relating to a particular country. Under this amendment, if they highlighted…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fifth sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman, but that is what I have said. In due course, perhaps on Report, the language may need to be tidied up. However, the intention is clear. The decision…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fifth sitting)I have every sympathy with a view of taking action against nations that commit genocide, but the hon. Gentleman and I know that when we have tried to get the Government to…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fifth sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)One concern that needs to be looked at is cause and effect. When there have been attempts to put pressure on companies that trade with the occupied territories, it is often…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Third sitting)Q We have had a succession of witnesses over our various evidence sessions. Some have suggested strengthening elements to the Bill. I do not know whether you have been following…07 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (First sitting)Okay.05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (First sitting)It was a very quick point to Councillor Jamieson: could you clarify exactly what changes might be made to the Bill to clarify the regulations that you spoke about earlier?05 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we want to expand our financial services industry not only in this country but abroad, we need to build confidence among consumers that the right thing to do is invest. Does my…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (First sitting)Well, it is a clarification.05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (First sitting)Thank you, Chair; apologies for being late at the beginning. I want to put on record that I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association; obviously, we have witnesses…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (First sitting)Q James, in your former role as chairman of the LGA, were you aware of circumstances that were discussed and debated by local authorities, or decisions that were made, that would…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (First sitting)Q Can I just follow up on that point? There was an issue about Leicester. I wonder whether that was something that the LGA considered.05 Sept 2023HANSARDInflation and Food Prices: PensionersClearly, there is a stigma attached to claiming pension credit, because this is on poorer pensioners who desperately need the money. What action can my hon. Friend take to remove…04 Sept 2023