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HANSARDRoad Traffic Offences: Fatal CollisionsIt is a pleasure as always to see you in the Chair, Mr Rosindell. I am sure you will agree that we have heard a powerful and emotional debate, in the best traditions of the House,…15 Nov 2021HANSARDRoad Traffic Offences: Fatal CollisionsThe concern that the petitioners and hon. Members have relates to the perverse incentive for people to flee the scene. Should there not be a new charge of failing to stop…15 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. DWP staff report that Serco telephony services are causing excessive call times because the private sector…08 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, particularly to my position as chair of the Public and Commercial Services Union parliamentary…01 Nov 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillThe Minister says that the Government’s position is that they will legislate when they need to. We waited four years for the Taylor report, and there is still no legislation. When…22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillWas my hon. Friend as surprised as I was that the Government did not propose an employment Bill in the Queen’s Speech, telling the media that it was not a priority at that time?22 Oct 2021HANSARDEmployment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillThe hon. Gentleman and I share a passion for American football, but may I ask him why, if he believes the UK is the best place to work, the Government have not yet responded,…22 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI associate myself with the Leader of the House’s comments about James Brokenshire, who was the Immigration Minister when I first arrived in the House and helped with cases, and,…21 Oct 2021HANSARDData Breach: ARAP Applicants in AfghanistanAlthough the breach is in his Department, will the Secretary of State outline what discussions he is having with his counterparts in the Foreign Office and the Home Office? Are…21 Sept 2021HANSARDUK Maritime SectorAs always, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir George. I think you are the first Chair in a Westminster Hall debate taking place during a reshuffle who is not of the…16 Sept 2021HANSARDUK Maritime SectorI am grateful to my good friend for giving way. I congratulate him on the work that he has done in the last couple of years to ensure that national minimum wage rates are paid to…16 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsThe Government said at the time they increased the universal credit payment that it was to pay for essentials during the pandemic. I take that to be food and fuel. Does the shadow…15 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsThe hon. Member talks about a magic money tree, but does he not think that some of the money could be found if this Government were more aggressive on tax evasion, which they…15 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsIf this debate was a boxing match, those opposing the motion would have thrown in the towel a long time ago, but I do want to praise all those supporting the motion today…15 Sept 2021HANSARDThe Rule of Law17. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on upholding the rule of law.14 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Secretary of State tell us what work is being undertaken to prevent future maladministration in the communication of major policy changes? I am thinking about not only…13 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilWill the Minister give way?08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. She was in a meeting online this week with me and members of the Public and Commercial Services Union. I should refer…08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilI thank the Minister for giving way. Can he tell us today what the conditions are for that £600 million in terms of loans?08 Sept 2021HANSARD British CouncilI thank the Minister; he is being very generous. There are problems with the restructuring, and the outcome is that some of the industrial relations from the British Council need…08 Sept 2021