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HANSARDWelsh Railway NetworkWhether it is the line down to Wrexham or indeed the north Wales coast line, railways in Chester are hampered by the blockage that is the Hoole bridge in my constituency, which…21 Mar 2019HANSARDGlobal Warming3. If she will make reducing global warming a strategic priority of her Department.20 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeI thank all right hon. and hon. Members who have contributed to the debate. The term “wildlife crime” has been given quite a wide exposition. I welcome the contribution of the…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeI accept that, and the particular consequence is that issues such as wildlife crime, which often requires specifically trained officers, are the first to fall by the wayside. If…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeNot only do I agree with the hon. Gentleman, but I suspect—I cannot point to any evidence with me right now—that there is an element of organised crime behind some of that hare…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeI beg to move, That this House has considered wildlife crime. May I say what a great pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell? I also thank all those outside…20 Mar 2019HANSARDGlobal WarmingLast Friday, thousands of children took to the streets, including in my own constituency, because they know that we have only 12 years left to make a difference on climate change.…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. On a more practical matter, there are occasions in this House when we have debates that are of a timed length. I am thinking, for example, of…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Clydesdale Bank and SMEsThis is not just about one case. The description that the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) gave of the sale of tailored business loans is identical to the case…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Points of Orderrose—19 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Service Compensation SchemeCan the Minister describe some of the smarter ways of working that helped to encourage the signing off of that particular pay rise?19 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Service Compensation SchemeThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. He mentioned the civil service pension changes, which complement and add to the pattern of behaviour that I am identifying. It gives me…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Service Compensation SchemeIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Buck. I do not intend to detain the Chamber for too long; I am sure Members are more interested in hearing what the…19 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit24. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the roll-out of universal credit.18 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversal CreditOf the claimants who have been transferred from legacy benefits on to universal credit, what proportion are now receiving more money than they were under legacy benefits, what…18 Mar 2019HANSARD InterserveMr Deputy Speaker, would you pass on my thanks to Mr Speaker for granting this urgent question? The slow-motion car crash that is the Interserve crisis seems finally to have come…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Interserve(Urgent Question) : To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the major Government supplier Interserve entering administration.18 Mar 2019HANSARDPension Age: Women Born in the 1950sDo the Government accept that the DWP’s communication strategy was well below standard, and many women found out about changes in their pensions only a year—or even a few…14 Mar 2019HANSARDPension Age: Women Born in the 1950s11. What recent assessment she has made of the effect of changes to the pension age on women born in the 1950s.14 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsBearing in mind the dwindling pipeline of musical talent coming through from state schools, does the Minister agree with the chair of UK Music that music education should be seen…07 Mar 2019