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HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyMay I say what a pleasure it was to hear the maiden speech of my hon. Friend the new Member for Hartlepool (Jill Mortimer)? It was absolutely tremendous. I was lifted off my feet…21 Sept 2021HANSARDBack British Farming DayIt is very good of you to call me at all, Ms Nokes, as I was late for the beginning of the debate, for which I apologise. I beg your forgiveness and also that of my hon. Friend…15 Sept 2021HANSARDOldfield Report: Probation Service Dynamic Framework2. What steps he is taking to implement the recommendations in Richard Oldfield’s report on the dynamic framework of the probation service, published in June 2021.14 Sept 2021HANSARDOldfield Report: Probation Service Dynamic FrameworkI declare that I am the founder and chairman of a small charity working in prisons and probation. I am grateful to my right hon. and learned Friend for that answer. I congratulate…14 Sept 2021HANSARDLegacy of Jo CoxI will be brief. I did not know Jo Cox, but I intrude on this debate because it is about her legacy. I did not know her, but we did have some friends in common outside politics,…09 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanI am very pleased to hear about Operation Warm Welcome. Wiltshire, my county, is home to many thousands of British soldiers who have served with Afghan colleagues over the past 20…06 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right, and he will be delighted that I am about to quote someone with whom he does not strongly agree: Herbert Marcuse. No debate about…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillThe fact is that we are extending protections to universities and all aspects of law should be covered. That should include those who are not covered by tenure—not just academics…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I will finish by suggesting a few improvements to the Bill that we might consider in Committee. First, we should go further than insisting…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillFirst, may I congratulate the Minister for Universities on the very reasonable tone with which she has advocated this Bill, and the Secretary of State on his speech? As he said,…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will speak quickly about new clauses 42 and 55, which concern the regulation of abortion. New clause 42, tabled by the hon. Member for Ealing…05 Jul 2021HANSARDEmergency Covid ContractsThe Opposition parties are accusing the Government of corruption—of deliberate and systematic corruption. They are claiming that Ministers used the biggest peacetime challenge…29 Jun 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure my right hon. Friend is aware that the town of Marlborough in my constituency has the widest high street of any town in England. This proved very helpful on Monday, when…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Social Care ReformI very much welcome the plans for integrating the NHS, local authorities and social care providers. Can the Minister assure us that the plans will not lead to any more…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: AustraliaMy constituency of Devizes is home to some of the best farmers in the world, including the current Farmers Weekly beef farmer of the year, James Waight of Enford farm, so I am…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Finance BillI rise with great enthusiasm for the proposals set out by the Government, in particular on the super deduction. We heard from my hon. Friend the Member for Wimbledon (Stephen…24 May 2021HANSARDEngagementsA large part of Salisbury plain falls in my constituency, and I therefore have the honour to represent a lot of serving soldiers and veterans and their families. My right hon.…19 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareI have spoken to two constituents this week who have both given me permission to share their stories. The first is Lachlan Robertson, the son of Christine Robertson, who was a…19 May 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeWe need to get the system of regulation and accountability right. I echo the point made earlier by the Chair of the Liaison Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the PandemicI rise to speak about the use of “Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation” notices during the pandemic. Last year, the health service was hit by the worst crisis in its…13 Apr 2021