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HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe Prime Minister has said that she is listening, but I have seen no evidence that she is hearing what people are saying. I want to push her on this point. She said that she is…21 Jan 2019HANSARDPublic Sector Supply Chains (Project Bank Accounts)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require public authorities to pay certain suppliers using project bank accounts; and for connected purposes. It is exactly…15 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Higher Education (Fee Limits for Accelerated Courses) (England) Regulations 2018Where these courses have been offered, has there been any change in access, for different socioeconomic groups in particular?14 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Higher Education (Fee Limits for Accelerated Courses) (England) Regulations 2018I worked for 10 years at the University of Liverpool, and I spent my summers prepping new courses, reading and writing articles. We were compelled to do that to make sure we had…14 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal CreditAny improvements in this hideous programme are welcome, but there will still be thousands of universal credit claimants who are moved on to it this year as a result of natural…14 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Higher Education (Fee Limits for Accelerated Courses) (England) Regulations 2018Would the Minister explain how the quality and academic rigour of these courses will be evaluated? Has there been an opportunity for pilot programmes? I know some concern has been…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActMy constituency voted in 2016 to leave the EU. Although I voted to remain, as a democrat, I believe that it was right to accept the will of the people, and so I voted to trigger…10 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillIt gives me great pleasure to speak to new clause 5, which is in my name and those of colleagues. As I have previously stated, I declare an interest as chair of the all-party…08 Jan 2019HANSARDSupply Chains24. It is almost a year since Carillion collapsed, leaving losses to small business supply chains of more than £2 billion. My constituent, Neil Skinner, was among those affected.…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationFor the record—I know that you are aware of this, Mr Speaker—tax credits lifted 1.1 million children out of poverty, whereas the Government’s policies are set to increase the…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillI do not know whether the Minister is aware of this, but the European Commission does this sort of analysis every year on its programme of policies, so it is not that this cannot…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillI want to reciprocate by expressing my respect for the hon. Lady and for the work that she does in this place on mental health. I have huge experience in this area. I spent more…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillNo, I would like to ask the hon. Gentleman whether he believes in policy-based evidence or evidence-based policy. He seems to be talking about policy-based evidence. His argument…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) Billrose—08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillWhat will be the effects of the Government’s increase in the personal allowance on the life expectancy of citizens of this country?08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?08 Jan 2019HANSARD NHS Long-term PlanI am pleased that the Secretary of State is keen to improve public health and reduce health inequalities, and I assume that he will therefore support my new clause 5 to the…07 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Departmental SpendingWhen will the Government publish the report that was leaked to The Times just before Christmas, which revealed the different scenarios for Brexit and their impact on unemployment,…07 Jan 2019