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HANSARDFootball Governance BillIt is fantastic that the top five leagues will have to have a licence. Will the Secretary of State comment on the resources that will be necessary to put that in place for the…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI have.23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillThe Government have a tricky line to tread in ensuring that football is independent and adheres to UEFA and FIFA rules on Government interference. On FA cup replays, does my hon.…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillThe Secretary of State is exactly right about the financial aspects of this Bill, but we have to make sure that we get the balance right. We do not want to kill the golden goose…23 Apr 2024HANSARDLocal Plans5. Whether he has made an estimate of the number of planning authorities that do not have an up-to-date local plan.22 Apr 2024HANSARDLocal PlansMy Liberal Democrat-run local council is one of those without an up-to-date local plan. In fact, it has now delayed its plan until 2026, which means that places such as Burbage…22 Apr 2024HANSARDEnglish Football: Financial SustainabilityI am grateful to the Secretary of State for that answer. We do not have to look too far across the east midlands to see that clubs such as Nottingham Forest, Derby County,…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month I was targeted by a honeytrap plot, which I immediately reported to the police and the authorities. I put on the record my sincere thanks to Leicestershire police, who…18 Apr 2024HANSARDEnglish Football: Financial Sustainability14. What recent discussions she has had with the Premier League and English Football League on the financial stability of football clubs.18 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThe capital gains tax cut is very welcome, but will the Minister outline whether it will come into play retrospectively? Hypothetically, if a Labour Front Bencher happened to owe…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThere is a certain Leader of the Opposition who, when standing for their post, said that as part of their No. 1 pledge, which was for economic justice, they would increase income…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?17 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. We have seen the price of fuel go up at the pumps because of what has happened in Ukraine, but, in this country, we have also seen that there is great variety at different…16 Apr 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI urge everyone who has come to the debate to go to a respiratory ward—I served on one for a year in my first junior doctor role—to watch people gasp for breath, struggle and…16 Apr 2024HANSARDCremation: Legislation2. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of legislation on cremation.26 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. I thank the Lord Chancellor for meeting me and my hon. Friend the Member for South Leicestershire (Alberto Costa) to discuss the egregious case of Colin Pitchfork, the double…26 Mar 2024HANSARDCremation: LegislationI am grateful for the Minister’s answer. Obviously, given what is going on in Hull, there are great concerns. I know that the Minister cannot speak directly about that issue…26 Mar 2024HANSARDTax Policies: Impact on Living StandardsPensioners can often struggle because they have a fixed income, so I was pleased that the Chancellor stuck with the triple lock last year, guaranteeing an increase of 10.1%. Will…19 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillHow much would Labour’s plan cost?18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIs the Minister aware of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ comments? It says: “UNHCR will build on the favourable protection environment through continued…18 Mar 2024