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HANSARDEconomic InequalityCovid has accelerated the decline of bank branches, so Acton now has none and no cashpoints, because our post office has gone. The resultant cashless society has hit constituents…07 Dec 2021HANSARDAffordable Housing: Planning ReformI aim to take the Front-Bench spokespeople from 3.38 pm, so please could the Back-Bench speakers stick to six minutes? We kept changing it, as we did not know how long the hon.…07 Dec 2021HANSARDAffordable Housing: Planning ReformThe hon. Lady will have to be quick.07 Dec 2021HANSARDEconomic Inequality10. What recent steps he has taken to help reduce economic inequality.07 Dec 2021HANSARDAffordable Housing: Planning ReformBefore we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear a face covering when not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of…07 Dec 2021HANSARDTen-Year Drugs StrategyA shiny new 10-year strategy sounds good, but the Government also need to address unfinished business. Three years after the Minister’s Government legislated for medical cannabis…06 Dec 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsGiven the time we have left, and the time set aside for the three Front Benchers, I think everyone will get in if we remain within five minutes each. I call Ruth Cadbury.22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsThe debate may now resume until no later than 7.44 pm. I call David Linden, who was so rudely interrupted.22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsWe have made good time. We have come to the last of the Back Benchers, but we will have to suspend at 7 o’clock. Let us see how far we get. I call Jim Shannon.22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsTo be honest, with the drop-out, we can elasticise the time limit of five minutes. I should have said that before—sorry. The first to take advantage is Matt Rodda.22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsI am nice, so I will allow it.22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsBefore we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when not speaking, in accordance with NHS guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. I…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsI call the only person I know who had an album out last week: Kevin Brennan.18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsSpeak for yourself!18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsBefore we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsThe good news is that with drop-outs, including myself, we have stretched the time limit to seven minutes. I call the Chair of the Select Committee, Julian Knight.18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsThis is a very popular debate. In fact, my name is on the original list of people speaking in it. To allow the Mother of the House, the right hon. and learned Member for…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Supporting Single Parents into WorkI am grateful to the Minister for describing those programmes. However, rather than a one-off programme in Merseyside that acknowledges single parents, surely we should have a…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Supporting Single Parents into WorkThe hon. Lady makes a good point. One sad by-product of the pandemic is the rise in domestic abuse, with people locked up at home more. Yes, those organisations need proper…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Supporting Single Parents into WorkThe hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. He is an officer of our APPG on single-parent families, and it is interesting to hear his own experience. I hope that the National…17 Nov 2021