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HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi). I do not wear quite as many hats as her, but it was interesting to hear her perspective on the Budget. I…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsUnforced. During the election campaign, the Chancellor told the British public that taxes were too high. She said that she wanted to bring taxes down. She has roundly broken that…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI will not give way to the hon. Gentleman, who so often gave evidence to the Treasury Committee. I recall that I had to press him on the fact that NHS productivity has not yet…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsDoes the hon. Gentleman want to stand up for my farmers? My farmers are some of the most productive and hard-working people in this country. They are the ones who put food on our…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI am not giving way at the moment. I am going to allow more time for others later on.30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Anyone who has ever worked in business knows that they need to increase the productivity of their business, and investment in that business is…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I referred to the Prime Minister’s words on national television, and I was quoting him directly, but if I have inadvertently misled the…30 Oct 2024HANSARD Israel: UNRWA BanWe are following developments in the Knesset carefully. We Conservative Members want more aid to reach innocent civilians in Gaza because the situation there is desperate, but we…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Ministerial Code: Policy AnnouncementsCan the Paymaster General confirm that the Chancellor receiving £7,500-worth of free clothes and declaring them as office support is a breach of the ministerial code?29 Oct 2024HANSARDLiving StandardsThe living standards of a 90-year-old pensioner on a £13,500 income are falling sharply this winter as a result of the Chancellor’s decision to take away the winter fuel…29 Oct 2024HANSARD International EngagementI have had a chance to read the Minister’s statement while I have been in the Chamber, and I declare an interest as an executive committee member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary…28 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseBlue-light escort decisions are rightly taken on an operationally independent basis by the police. Yet after the Home Secretary, the Attorney General and the Mayor of London met…17 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonPalestinians face a devastating humanitarian crisis. The UK must continue to play a leading role in alleviating that suffering. There are still hostages in Gaza, including the…15 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza and Humanitarian AidIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. This afternoon has been an opportunity to hear voices from across the United Kingdom. I congratulate the hon. Member for…10 Oct 2024HANSARDMidland Main Line: ElectrificationIt is not electrified, Mr Speaker, but the west midlands railway line from Birmingham to Hereford has seen a dramatic deterioration in its performance since the Secretary of State…10 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ExemptionsI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. The Government say that they are pursuing economic growth. In his excellent speech I hope that my hon. Friend will…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsI thank my right hon. Friend, who is giving an excellent introduction to the debate. Is it his understanding that our military personnel, and those serving in our diplomatic…08 Oct 2024HANSARDSupport for Farmers6. What steps he is taking to support farmers.12 Sept 2024HANSARDSupport for FarmersIt is the time of year when we thank farmers and nature for the harvest, and it has been a particularly difficult year. Farmers are planning ahead for next year, so will the…12 Sept 2024HANSARD NHS: Independent InvestigationFamously, the House has not seen an impact assessment of the withdrawal of the winter fuel allowance from frail 85 and 90-year-olds on low incomes. Has Lord Darzi or the Secretary…12 Sept 2024