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HANSARD Business of the HouseFurther to the discussion during earlier points of order about whether this is a constitutional outrage, does the hon. Lady agree that since the civil war, this House has always…27 Mar 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)I start by sincerely thanking my right hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset (Sir Oliver Letwin), the right hon. Member for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (Yvette Cooper),…27 Mar 2019HANSARD EducationI welcome the intention behind this move. As a parent, I see the pressure to which our children are subjected today and the extraordinary anxiety that is caused by many of the…20 Mar 2019HANSARDSpring StatementI welcome the Chancellor’s announcements, particularly on investments in science and infrastructure and, seeing as the workers’ party has not welcomed them, the rise in the…13 Mar 2019HANSARD Offshore Wind Substations: East of EnglandI am grateful to the Minister for agreeing to meet me and other MPs. I particularly wanted to mention the right hon. Member for North Norfolk (Norman Lamb), who, although happy…11 Mar 2019HANSARDCommonwealth DayOn this Commonwealth Day, as well as congratulating all who have helped the Commonwealth to survive and thrive for so long, may I highlight its ongoing role in science? It…11 Mar 2019HANSARD Offshore Wind Substations: East of EnglandIn the immortal words spoken by my Whip each evening, may I ask colleagues please to stay for the Adjournment? It is a great privilege to be able to rise to speak in this House on…11 Mar 2019HANSARD Offshore Wind Substations: East of EnglandI am grateful to my hon. Friend for making that excellent point, and I hope that the Minister will pick up on it in her closing comments. He has pointed to something very…11 Mar 2019HANSARD Offshore Wind Substations: East of EnglandThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. Had I been in charge of energy policy at the relevant time, I would have doubled nuclear capacity when we could have got it cheap and…11 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Employment Rights (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019
Draft Agency Workers (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Draft Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2019I echo the Minister’s comments. Many of us in this Palace, and all of us here today, care passionately about this issue—I do not think there is any disagreement about that—and…06 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Public trust in politics is dangerously low. Failing to honour and deliver the EU referendum result cannot be an option. I campaigned to remain, but I am 100% committed to…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionPublic trust in this institution is low and falling. I welcome the Prime Minister’s statement that she, this Government and this party will honour the referendum result. She, like…26 Feb 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe honours system is designed to acknowledge and celebrate great public service to our nation. Does my right hon. Friend agree that when a small minority of recipients of…13 Feb 2019HANSARDDisadvantaged Children: Attainment Gap17. What progress he has made in closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged children.04 Feb 2019HANSARDChildcare Settings: Financial ViabilityQuestion 17, Mr Speaker.04 Feb 2019HANSARDDisadvantaged Children: Attainment GapI am grateful to the Secretary of State for that answer. Chapel Green School in Norfolk is one of the country’s finest institutions for the teaching of those with the most severe…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionMay I welcome the Prime Minister’s statement, particularly her commitment to waive the fee required to be paid by European citizens and her commitment to reach out, cross-party,…21 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentWhen those cross-party talks start, which of the Scarlet Pimpernels will come? Will it be the Leader of the Opposition who campaigns for remain in London and the south-east, or…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentIt is a privilege to follow the right hon. Member for Belfast North (Nigel Dodds). We gather this afternoon to debate the Leader of the Opposition’s motion that he should be Prime…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentMy hon. Friend is making a compelling case that we should go back to Europe and renegotiate. He knows that we are at the end of the process and time is running out. He also knows,…16 Jan 2019