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HANSARDEngagementsIn recent months, the performance of West Midlands Trains for my constituents and for constituents across the region has been absolutely woeful. Does the Prime Minister agree with…08 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: SecurityThe Defence Secretary has mentioned on numerous occasions during his statement the importance of our diplomatic network in de-escalating this crisis. Does he agree with me that…07 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWarmest congratulations to you from Worcestershire, Mr Speaker. The Foreign Secretary mentioned the transatlantic relationship in his opening remarks. We have not had a UK…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Integrated Foreign PolicyMy hon. Friend is making some very wise points. When I was a Minister, I was certainly impressed with the integration that we see in post. I appreciate that he applied for the…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Integrated Foreign PolicyDoes my hon. Friend welcome the fact that we were successful in lobbying the OECD DAC to ensure that peacekeeping should go from 7% to 15%?30 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election BillI thank the hon. Lady for making a passionate and amusing speech. I believe that she is making the argument for a further referendum. How long would it take this place to…29 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexNo one could fail to be moved by the terrible stories of young lives that were literally snuffed out. I appreciate that my right hon. Friend cannot say where the victims came…28 Oct 2019HANSARDCommon Organisation of the Markets in Agricultural Products (Producer organisations and Wine) (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Some apple growers in my constituency make a beautiful drink called applesecco, but they were told they cannot use that designation because of current legislation. Will that…28 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyWill the Chancellor in his excellent speech also tell the House how much better off someone on low pay is, because, with the increases in the living wage and the increases in the…24 Oct 2019HANSARDThe EconomyIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Gedling (Vernon Coaker), who made a very powerful speech. I am proud to have been part of a Government who helped to bring in changes…24 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementFurther to that a point of order, Mr Speaker. May I add my voice of congratulations to my right hon. Friend the Member for Central Devon (Mel Stride) and to my hon. Friends the…23 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s Statementrose—23 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence Exports14. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on potential defence exports after the UK leaves the EU.21 Oct 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence ExportsI congratulate my hon. Friend on her appointment. I know that she is a fervent champion of the tremendous exporters that we have in the defence sector. She will know that they…21 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. This is a genuine point of order. First, my understanding of “Erskine May” is that the repeat question applies to a Session of Parliament, so the…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFurther to the question from my right hon. Friend the Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper), if we are able to sit this Saturday and pass the deal—heal with a deal—is it possible…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur biggest export sector is services, which are invisible, and particularly financial services. Our biggest export market is the US. What discussions has the Secretary of State…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have a gender gap not just in the workplace, but among entrepreneurs; one in 10 men in work are entrepreneurs, whereas only one in 20 women are. What does the Minister think…17 Oct 2019HANSARDIn-work PovertyHas the Minister read the report from the Resolution Foundation that stated: “Low pay is falling for the first time in four decades” and that women were the biggest beneficiaries?…07 Oct 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Proposed ChangesI love the way that Opposition parties are implying that if only they could see these documents, they would rush to support the deal. I think the British public are now wise to…07 Oct 2019