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HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentDoes the hon. Member agree that it is deeply disingenuous for him and other Labour Members to talk about the drive to increase the uptake of pension credit? He knows full well…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentWill the Minister give way, on that point?10 Sept 2024HANSARD Bus FranchisingI thank the Minister for his statement. We on this side of the House are in full agreement that good local transport is something that everyone deserves access to, both for…09 Sept 2024HANSARD Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillIt is a pleasure to conclude the Committee of the whole House for the Opposition, and it has been a pleasure to sit and listen to another set of distinguished maiden speeches from…03 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsA few days ago, the Home Office published a notice about the use of the Northeye detention centre in my constituency, telling residents very little except that no decision had…29 Jul 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and congratulations on your new role. I want to begin by paying tribute to the previous Rail Minister, my constituency predecessor Huw Merriman. I…29 Jul 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillThe challenge that Labour now has to face is whether they choose taxpayers or fare payers to meet the burden of the cost of the railways. In fact, in recent years we kept rail…29 Jul 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillLet me point out to the hon. Gentleman that we also saw an increase of more than 89% in passenger numbers on our railways, and a record level of investment. If taxpayers in other…29 Jul 2024HANSARD Criminal LawIf the hon. Member thinks that the Labour Government are now going to have to release 5,000 prisoners they would not want to release, how would he describe the fact that the…25 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsI begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Ashford (Sojan Joseph) on his maiden speech, in which he spoke about his constituency with passion. Having NHS experience myself, I…23 Jul 2024HANSARD Border Security and AsylumI know the Labour party managed to go an entire election campaign without answering this question, and the Home Secretary failed to answer it again when asked by the shadow Home…22 Jul 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon ScandalThe legislation that we passed was a blanket measure. It might be clear to us who is or is not included, but for the individuals affected it will not necessarily have been clear.…18 Jul 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn one of her first acts, our new Deputy Prime Minister cut “Levelling Up” from her Department’s title. The Leader of the House will know that there are dozens of town boards up…18 Jul 2024HANSARDPrison CapacityI welcome the Lord Chancellor to her post. I just want to push her slightly on the description of this scheme as a temporary scheme. Whatever she may say, the legislative impact…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionIn the last Parliament, I was lucky enough to be the co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on deep geothermal. I felt that we made good progress in convincing the…18 Jul 2024HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In the statement on prison capacity, the issue of the Friday release of prisoners was raised. I recognise it was raised by hon. Members…18 Jul 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeLet me begin by paying tribute to my constituent Paul Bloor for his campaign. Paul started at Treloar College in 1974, and was infected with hepatitis C from contaminated blood…21 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI will begin by talking about two principles: first, we want people to be able to enjoy the countryside. We are lucky to have it. It can help us keep well, both physically and…17 May 2024HANSARD Life Sentences: Public UnderstandingI recognise what the Minister says, but if he cannot express an opinion from the Government on whether the situation should change, that does leave a yawning gap. The cases that…30 Apr 2024HANSARD Life Sentences: Public UnderstandingI beg to move, That this House has considered public understanding of life sentences. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I welcome this opportunity to…30 Apr 2024