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HANSARD Summer AdjournmentWhat would you rather, Madam Deputy Speaker, a weakened leg or a severed leg? At the end of the day, the Prime Minister has lied to this House time and time again. It is funny…22 Jul 2021HANSARDGovernment Response to Covid-19: Public InquiryWill the Committee also be considering whether the ministerial code has been broken, either by deliberately misleading the House or other actions?22 Jul 2021HANSARD Summer AdjournmentMadam Deputy Speaker, I have reflected on my words. Somebody needs to tell the truth in this House that the Prime Minister has lied. The Deputy Speaker ordered Dawn Butler ,…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Summer AdjournmentThe last 18 months have been a tale of the good, the bad and the ugly. The good is that the people of Brent and elsewhere have joined together to form mutual aid groups, religions…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that without noise, protest will not achieve anything?05 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Memorial WallIf he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to ensure the permanency of the covid-19 memorial wall.14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Memorial WallI thank the Minister for that thoughtful response. The covid memorial wall is an iconic, organic work of art created by bereaved families, and it should not be removed or painted…14 Jun 2021HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillI absolutely agree with the right hon. Lady about wanting to see ARIA be successful. She talked about scientists sitting around, having a chat and producing some papers but having…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Advanced Research and Invention Agency BillThe UK Government have set the most ambitious climate change target, which is to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035. Would it not be ridiculous if ARIA were to pursue something that…07 Jun 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllThis Queen’s Speech was supposed to be part of levelling up. Instead, I am sure that it has come as a shock to many that this Government are intent on destroying our democracy. In…17 May 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Fifth sitting)My hon. Friend is absolutely correct in her presentation: we fail to understand why ARIA is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Government are embroiled in the…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Member for his service on the Science and Technology Committee, where we often agree and very often disagree. Of course we praise what goes well, but let us not…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 5, in schedule 1, page 6, line 10 at end insert— “ Memorandum of understanding 2 (1) ARIA and UK Research and Innovation must prepare a memorandum of…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I do not think anyone will vote against the amendment, because all it seeks to do is ensure that there is a memorandum…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I think the Minister has just described an MOU. A framework document that is agreed by UKRI and ARIA, not by the Government, is an MOU, I believe.20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)The Government are creating a new agency and spending £800 million. They are saying that this new agency should not be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000. They are…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)My hon. Friend makes a very valid and powerful point. There are ongoing investigations—Greensill, PestFix and VIP lanes. Let us avoid such accusations by agreeing a memorandum of…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I was almost with the hon. Lady up until the £14 million. At the end of the day, Northern Ireland spent £1 million on a test and trace system that worked. I could have programmed…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)The Government are going to extraordinary lengths to avoid scrutiny. We have seen that time and again, from the closing down of Parliament to awarding themselves Henry VIII…20 Apr 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Member for her informative contribution, which I have found fascinating. It is great that UKRI has that diversity on its board without it being mandated—I would…20 Apr 2021