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HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I know that the hon. Member for Arundel and South Downs (Andrew Griffith) is new to the House, but can you just clarify to him, given…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateI have very much enjoyed the first hour of the right hon. Lady’s remarks and look forward to the next. I was reflecting on something said from the Conservative Benches a little…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Over the last couple of minutes, I have observed that quite a number of Government Whips have entered the Chamber. Can you confirm that,…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateIs the shadow Leader of the House, like me, struck by the perceived hypocrisy on the part of the Government and in particular on the part of the Lord President of the Council? In…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateHas the right hon. Lady reflected, as I have, on the fact that for so long the Government have spoken about the importance of Parliament and taking back control, yet today a…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In the interests of physical hygiene, it may be the case that the Leader of the House will use the Government Dispatch Box…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Exiting the European UnionMy hon. Friend has been incredibly generous in giving way. On the point about customs agents, Brexit was sold on the premise of our taking back control. Does he share my concern…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanShowpeople who run our fairs and showgrounds have been adhering to lockdown rules since March, but because they do not have fixed premises, they are not eligible for rates relief…23 Nov 2020HANSARDInternational Men’s DayIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Watford (Dean Russell). I have always thought, since he arrived in the House, that he was an incredibly thoughtful person, as that…19 Nov 2020HANSARDInternational Men’s DayI just put it on the record that the restrictions on virtual participation may be why there are fewer Members taking part in this debate.19 Nov 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker, I am sure that you, like me, are an avid reader of Martin Lewis’s Money Saving Expert website. Will the Leader of the House join me in commending to our constituents…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I seek your guidance and clarification. In response to my earlier point, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Towns FundI, too, congratulate the hon. Member for Ellesmere Port and Neston (Justin Madders) on securing today’s urgent question. During Monday’s departmental questions, I raised my…18 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, I met Mencap, which was extremely concerned about the lack of clarity on the shared prosperity fund. Disabled people have benefited enormously from the European social…16 Nov 2020HANSARDStronger Towns FundQuite aside from the Public Accounts Committee findings of Ministers wildly and inappropriately gerrymandering the funding process, I would like to ask the Minister about the…16 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a debate in Government time on encouraging people to participate in the civic process? If we did so, it would be an opportunity for me to encourage my constituents in…12 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood), the Chair of the Defence Committee. It is also an honour to speak in today’s debate on behalf…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough SleepersI, too, congratulate the hon. Member for Bristol West (Thangam Debbonaire) on securing this urgent question. This feels like groundhog day, with the Government yet again in the…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his comments and commend the support that has been provided by Reading Borough Council. At this juncture, I also pay tribute to Phil…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillIt is a pleasure, as always, to follow the right hon. Member for Basingstoke (Mrs Miller). I start by sending my best wishes to the Minister for the Constitution and Devolution,…10 Nov 2020