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HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) Bill (Second sitting)Q How did they manage that dominant position, and what lessons are there to be learned from that, either in stopping other companies from getting that dominant position or in…14 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillI shall be voting in favour of the deal today, but not with any enthusiasm. This is an awful deal—the first trade deal in history to make trade even harder. It removes freedoms…30 Dec 2020HANSARD UK Hydrogen EconomyIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McDonagh. I congratulate the hon. Member for Rother Valley (Alexander Stafford) on securing this debate and his…17 Dec 2020HANSARD Provisional Local Government Finance SettlementWe see the usual fundamental dishonesty in the Government’s position: they herald an increase in spending power, but that is entirely predicated on increases in council tax, and…17 Dec 2020HANSARD UK Hydrogen EconomyI entirely agree with my right hon. Friend. Slightly off subject, in Cheshire we also have expertise in pharmaceuticals, and lost that to the south-east. We hear about levelling…17 Dec 2020HANSARDHydrogen EnergyWhat steps the Government have taken to support the introduction of hydrogen energy networks in the UK.15 Dec 2020HANSARDHydrogen EnergyThe GMB union has pointed out that one of the simple benefits of the hydrogen strategy is that there is an existing gas network with 24 million homes connected to it, and…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Effect on People with Learning DisabilitiesI beg to move, That this House has considered the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on people with learning disabilities. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Effect on People with Learning DisabilitiesI am grateful to you, Ms Ghani, and to all hon. Members for contributing to this debate. I think it was the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Dr Cameron)…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Energy White PaperThe section of the White Paper that I shall be reading is the one on hydrogen. The Secretary of State and the Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth will know that in my…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGlobal Malnutrition: FCDO RoleIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I declare an interest because, a couple of years ago, I visited health and vaccination programmes in Ethiopia,…08 Dec 2020HANSARDArcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job RetentionIn 1791, Susannah Towsey, a draper and haberdasher, moved to more commodious premises on Eastgate Street in Chester. She became Susannah Brown, and Browns of Chester still trades…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanThe Secretary of State is a farmer himself, so he will know that farms cannot simply be turned on or off, as local farmers around my constituency in Cheshire have pointed out to…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDigital Campaigning: RegulationThe Electoral Commission works proactively to regulate digital campaigning under the rules currently set out in law. It publishes data on digital spending by campaigners to…26 Nov 2020HANSARDDigital Campaigning: RegulationThe commission has recommended that its current maximum fine of £20,000 per offence should be reviewed to ensure that it is proportionate to the income and expenditure of parties…26 Nov 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is right that the Government have the right to push through their agenda even in the face of well-meant advice from either the Opposition or their lordships’ House.…24 Nov 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is outlining one of the concerns that I raised earlier, which is about wider concerns raised by experienced legal sources. There may be—and I might ask the Minister…24 Nov 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman is touching on a point that I have expressed concern about. If these legal agreements are done on a bilateral basis with different countries, we may find that…24 Nov 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]The Minister is explaining the scope of the Bill and I am trying to understand it. We all represent constituents, and I have a couple of constituents’ cases, including one where…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionI am listening to this, and I have to say that the impression I am getting is that the shadow Minister, whom I thank for giving way, is being asked to do the job of the…24 Nov 2020