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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly: Re-establishmentDoes the Minister share my concern at the increasing polarisation of politics in the UK, and particularly in Northern Ireland? Is he satisfied that there is sufficient diversity…06 Mar 2019HANSARD Housing Associations and Public Contractors: Freedom of InformationIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts, and to follow the birthday boy, the hon. Member for Edinburgh East (Tommy Sheppard)—I wish him the best on his…06 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly: Re-establishment5. What progress has been made towards the re-establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly.06 Mar 2019HANSARDNo Deal EU Exit: Manufacturing Sector21. The Chancellor has recently attended two events that I was also present at, which were organised by major aerospace companies, so he knows how they feel about the terrifying…05 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Cheshire and Warrington were promised a decision on their devolution growth deal by November 2017. Why the delay? When are we going to get a decision?04 Mar 2019HANSARD A Better Defence EstateThe Minister is absolutely right to talk about the importance of links between local communities and their service personnel. Nowhere is that more true than in Chester. I welcome…28 Feb 2019HANSARD Carrier Strike StrategyThe hon. Gentleman is making an outstanding contribution that I cannot stop listening to. I pay tribute to him. As well as capability, there is another basis for mass and numbers,…28 Feb 2019HANSARDParliamentary EmployeesI draw the House’s attention to early-day motion 2025, which I have signed, concerning rates of pay for security officers. How on earth have we got into a situation where our…21 Feb 2019HANSARDParliamentary Employees9. What recent discussions the Commission has had with trade unions on pay, terms and conditions for parliamentary employees.21 Feb 2019HANSARD Education Funding: CheshireAnd the rest!13 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Financial Services Contracts (Transitional and Saving Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019What a great pleasure it is to see you in the Chair, Mr Pritchard. I thank the Minister for his explanation of quite a complicated measure, but I cannot help but wonder at the…13 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Financial Services Contracts (Transitional and Saving Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is also illegal to sell antifreeze to the Indians of Quebec.13 Feb 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseCan the Leader of the House confirm that the only reason for the light business and the extremely early rising of the House yesterday was that she and other Ministers had…07 Feb 2019HANSARDPublic Sector ProcurementOf course, it is not a living wage; it is just a minimum wage re-badged. The Government have repeatedly insisted that Interserve’s “current intentions are a matter for the company…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceIt is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Rugby (Mark Pawsey). It is a particular pleasure to follow my hon. Friends the Members for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts)…05 Feb 2019HANSARDMusic EducationFifty per cent. of children in independent schools receive sustained music tuition, but the proportion is only 15% in state schools. Does the Minister agree with UK Music that…31 Jan 2019HANSARDMusic Education12. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education on the provision of music education in schools.31 Jan 2019HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill (Twenty Seventh sitting)What a great pleasure it is to see you again in the Chair, Ms Dorries. Before I start, the Minister is obviously not in her place this morning. She has written to the Member in…30 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger, and to take part in a debate in which there have been so many thoughtful and personal contributions. I…28 Jan 2019HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill (Twenty Sixth sitting)It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship again, Ms Dorries. My hon. Friend the Member for Manchester, Gorton makes an interesting point: he says that the Government…23 Jan 2019