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HANSARDAnonymity of Suspects BillMy hon. Friend is making good points about anonymity and innocent until proven guilty. However, with the likes of Harvey Weinstein, it was because of the publicity that victims…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies BillThe hon. Gentleman is making a fantastic speech. In my constituency, in Hinckley and Bosworth we have several building societies spawned from the fact that we had shoe…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies BillThe hon. Gentleman is making a fantastic speech on how to protect from demutualisation, but it seems a very defensive way of looking at things. Will the Bill provide a chance for…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies BillSimilarly to my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington South (Andy Carter), if I had walked down Hinckley high street earlier this week and told people that I would be talking…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies BillIt is absolutely fantastic, and even better when it is just down the road if you are in your pyjamas. The main thing is not to forget the card so you can support the economy. It…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Employment Relations (Flexible Working) BillIt is an interesting idea to consider how to allow a bit of flexibility both ways. Who would my hon. Friend see as the right arbiter for such a scheme?28 Oct 2022HANSARD Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. When I was young, I was given a small account with the Nationwide Building Society. It was common for previous generations to do that. We seem…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) BillMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic start to her speech. That is exactly why we need the Bill: it circumvents that and protects victims of confirmed domestic violence, so they do…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Cross-Channel Migrants: Manston FacilityIn my short time as a parliamentary private secretary at the Home Office, working on illegal and legal immigration, I saw the dedicated work of the staff there. Will my right hon.…27 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Government’s commitment to having move civil servants outside London. Leicestershire is a perfect place for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOn a personal note, may I say that the Leader of the House is an asset to this party, this House and this country? I am an avid Bath Rugby supporter, which is tough to say as a…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Online HarmsIf it was not intimidating enough to be with the great and the good of the Online Safety Bill, trying to say everything I want in three minutes is even more of a challenge. I will…26 Oct 2022HANSARD Online HarmsMy right hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, and I entirely agree that the Bill needs to come forward now. The algorithm is the key part to anything that goes on, in terms…26 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Responsibility and a Plan for GrowthThe energy plan means that the most vulnerable get up to £1,200 in support. When it comes to the review in April, will the Minister ensure that the most vulnerable people are…19 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsColin Pitchfork is a double child killer and rapist who came in front of the Parole Board. My predecessor referred the case back to the Parole Board to be reviewed, but Colin…18 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerSince being elected, I have spent three years working on the Health Committee with the now Chancellor. He has an eye for detail, and compassion as well. Is he not exactly the…17 Oct 2022HANSARD Procurement of Evusheldrose —12 Oct 2022HANSARD Procurement of EvusheldI entirely agree with the point about making sure that we have clinically robust evidence. We saw during covid with ivermectin how poor data influenced a debate that was sparked…12 Oct 2022HANSARD Rural HealthcareMy hon. Friend is making a fine point. From my experience, there is an opportunity: young doctors who are becoming GPs tend to be between the ages of 27 and 35. At that time, most…12 Oct 2022HANSARD Energy Prices: Support for BusinessBusinesses in Hinckley and Bosworth will be hugely grateful for the protection the Government have put in place. There is one problem, though: given world events, what is the…22 Sept 2022