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HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsI thank the hon. Gentleman for making that point. That is why I quoted Neil Ferguson at the start of the debate, who said that he never thought a western democracy would lock…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsMy hon. Friend makes the point eloquently; I hope he will make a speech later, fleshing out his comments. By February 2022, inflation had already surged, with the consumer price…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsI beg to move, That this House has considered the economic impact of covid-19 lockdowns. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray, and to be able to debate…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsI welcome my hon. Friend to this debate today. He might be one of those who voted for continuous lockdowns, but it is important that we are all together in a sense of open debate…29 Nov 2022HANSARDEngagementsGiven that we have the highest burden of taxation in living memory, it is clear that the Government’s financial difficulties are caused by overspending, not due to under-taxing.…16 Nov 2022HANSARD Housing Targets: Planning SystemI will call Gordon Henderson to move the motion and then the Minister to respond. There will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up, as is the convention for…15 Nov 2022HANSARD North Wales Main LineThere are a couple of Back Benchers wanting to speak. I remind them that we will go to the Front Benchers no later than 5.15 pm. It would be helpful if the Minister could remember…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Bhopal Gas Explosion InvestigationsOrder. Several Back Benchers want to speak, so I will not impose a time limit. We then have three Front Benchers. I want to remind the Minister to leave some time for Navendu…15 Nov 2022HANSARDPitch Fees for Park HomesI want to present a petition on behalf of my constituents who reside on Ashwood Park in Tatton. This is an important matter to park home residents in Tatton and also to those…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityI want to thank all Members in the House for coming here today and taking part in this debate on food security and the national food strategy. It has been wide-ranging and timely,…27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityYes.27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityI thank the hon. Member for joining in and adding that pertinent point. We could not have this debate without talking about the high energy prices at the moment, with an increase…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Contact in Care SettingsI congratulate the hon. Member for Liverpool, Walton (Dan Carden) on securing this debate, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch) for…27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityI beg to move, That this House recognises that food security is a major concern to the British public and that the impact of the covid-19 pandemic, the cost of living crisis and…27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityThe right hon. Member absolutely can, and indeed he has. I expect other Members to talk about the farming in and the produce coming from their parts of the country. As I said, I…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Contact in Care SettingsWill the Minister give way?27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityThat relates to the transparency that some people are calling for to know what they are eating and enjoying, to appreciate the difference in cost and the treatment the animals…27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecuritySome 650 million.27 Oct 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityI want to explain that I make a fabulous chickpea soup and stew. If anyone would like to know the recipes, I will be more than happy to share them.27 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenThere have been so many wonderful and moving tributes today, it has been a real pleasure to be in the Chamber to listen to them all. With your permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I…09 Sept 2022