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HANSARD Covid-19: Emergency Transport and Travel Measures in London BoroughsI do not know whether the hon. Lady is more concerned about having been insufficiently enthusiastic in her mention of Stalin or having been too enthusiastic in bringing him up. In…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Free School MealsI doubt anyone in the Chamber tonight would disagree that we must focus the resources of the nation on those who need help most, but whatever the question is before us, it…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School Mealsrose —21 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School MealsWas the Secretary of State moved, as I was, by The Times “Red Box” article that Marcus Rashford wrote? Did he find it quite striking that the anxiety and difficulties that he…21 Oct 2020HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillOne can tell by the enormous crowd in the Chamber that the NDR Bill is going to be the highlight of this parliamentary week. Nevertheless, given that the average local authority…20 Oct 2020HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillWill my hon. Friend give some consideration to updating the list, which was originally conceived in the days of Lord Pickles when he was Secretary of State at the Ministry? He…20 Oct 2020HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that, when it comes to the Valuation Office Agency, there is a need to recognise that some business rates appeals concern very significant amounts of…20 Oct 2020HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillDoes the Minister recognise that the complexity of local government finance is a huge part of addressing public concerns? A top-tier authority such as a London borough will have…20 Oct 2020HANSARD Colleges and Skills: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, as always, Mr Betts. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous) for securing the opportunity to highlight…20 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy hon. Friend is drawing attention to a very important issue. Does he agree that the crucial point is that a local authority may have the statutory duty as the corporate parent,…19 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillLike my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich West (Shaun Bailey), I am very much of the view that the Bill has the purpose of replacing the arrangements we had in the European…19 Oct 2020HANSARDNo Recourse to Public FundsIt is a pleasure to serve under a chairman with such experience of this issue. I know, Ms Nokes, that you have done a great deal of work on asylum migration in the United Kingdom…08 Oct 2020HANSARD Professional and Amateur Sport: Government SupportI would like to associate myself with the remarks about Wealdstone FC from my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman); it has many fans in my constituency also. Does…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillThe reform of business rates and revaluation has been in a holding pattern for many years, and those of us who have spent time in local government will be conscious that the…30 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsMy right hon. Friend and I have the privilege of representing areas with an honourable history of supporting refugees. What plans does he have to mark the successful conclusion of…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy hon. Friend reinforces the point robustly. I declare an interest, as a father of young children. The development on our high streets of more community-focused business…30 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsProportionately, the UK is not a major destination for asylum seekers, but those who have a legal claim here face a Catch-22 situation. Currently, someone must be in the UK to…28 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillDoes my hon. Friend note, as I do, that the OJEU process in the United Kingdom resulted in fewer than 1% of procurement exercises yielding a bid from outside the United Kingdom?22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillAt this stage in the debate, my challenge is to try to say something original on the various different topics that we are considering. Today’s business concerns mutual recognition…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market Billrose—22 Sept 2020