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HANSARD Jewish Community: Contribution to the UKMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We could be here all afternoon simply listing the different organisations and schemes that Jewish community groups run either on their own or…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Community: Contribution to the UKI am most grateful to my hon. Friend for reminding us that the contributions of members of the Jewish community can be found everywhere and in every walk of life. The Jewish…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Community: Contribution to the UKThat worked out well.13 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Community: Contribution to the UKThat was an excellent speech by the Minister, and I thank him for it. As he said, this debate has been characterised by speeches that have been at once passionate, extremely…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the Houserose —12 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill (Thirty First sitting)It is a great pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Owen. My hon. Friends the Members for Glasgow East and for Manchester, Gorton raised an intriguing…05 Jun 2019HANSARDElectoral Integrity ConsultationSince we publicly raised concerns just over a year ago, the Conservative party has accepted more than £1 million from donors with links to Russia, including the wife of Vladimir…05 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)On a point of order, Mr Hanson. The Committee’s proceedings have gone very well today. I am most grateful to all hon. Members, and particularly to the Minister for the way he has…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for that response. It is not my intention at this stage to put the matter to a vote. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave,…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)I want to do the best for disabled visitors, Members and staff, but I do not have that expertise, as I said in response to my right hon. Friend the Member for Alyn and Deeside.…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. Before I started scrutinising the Bill, that would not have occurred to me. Only from listening to the debates was that example brought…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. We have made excellent progress today and I do not want to detain the Committee much longer. Nevertheless, the question of…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)We had a discussion and a Division on a similar amendment earlier, so I do not intend to press new clause 1 to a Division at this time. New Clause 2 Report on disabled access to…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman and I congratulate the right hon. Member for Derbyshire Dales on finding such consensus. I hope the Minister will add to it.04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (First sitting)I am.04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (First sitting)The right hon. Gentleman is right. The problem is that blacklisting was prevalent in the industry for many years, and the danger is that it is still prevalent. The truth is that I…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (First sitting)I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch, who has also tabled amendments on the subject. The project is of national significance and is relevant…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)Briefly, I welcome the remarks of the right hon. Member for Derbyshire Dales in support of his amendment, and I note that my right hon. Friend the Member for Alyn and Deeside also…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)It is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair tonight, Mr Hanson. I apologise for not seeking with sufficient vigour to catch your eye earlier and I am grateful for the…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (First sitting)I am most grateful to the Minister for giving way. I am delighted that Chester is represented here, even if it is only in the sewers.04 Jun 2019