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HANSARD IranI landed in London this morning after a two-day trip to Abqaiq oil facilities that was paid for by the Government of Saudi Arabia. I have not yet had the opportunity to declare…25 Sept 2019HANSARD IranThe Houthis have found 100 Iranian-manufactured sea mines in the Red sea. If they were to hit an oil tanker carrying 2 million barrels of oil, it would be the worst environmental…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionThe hon. Gentleman keeps saying that this is a remain Parliament with remain MPs—he keeps throwing that around—but the House of Commons Library confirmed that in excess of 575 MPs…04 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionWill the hon. Gentleman give way?04 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Electionrose —04 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionWill the hon. Gentleman give way?04 Sept 2019HANSARDTree PlantingHyndburn Borough Council has planted an awful lot of trees. In fact, I believe that it has planted more trees than any other borough in Lancashire. When will the Government reward…25 Jul 2019HANSARDSituation in the GulfThe Foreign Secretary mentioned Iran’s malign interventions in the region. While the House may be rightly concerned about the strait of Hormuz, terrifying videos were released…22 Jul 2019HANSARDLocal Government Funding: Removal of Deprivation MeasuresWhen will the Government review the empty homes premium, a hypothecated tax that is unfairly distributed between deprived precepting boroughs and shires? Hyndburn is about the…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House mentioned £13 billion of transport funding for the north, but I am sure that figure would be met with great disbelief throughout the north. The latest…04 Jul 2019HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill (First sitting)Q Do you foresee any problems with the roll-out of the business rate retention scheme and this Bill? Do you think any anomalies or complexities will emerge from those two? Adrian…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Small TownsIt is commendable that my hon. Friend has brought this debate to Westminster Hall. I also commend my right hon. Friend the Member for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (Yvette…05 Jun 2019HANSARDSocial HousingIt is disappointing that the Government have scrapped their one-for-one target. My local Labour-run council, Hyndburn Borough Council, wants to build some social houses on the…08 Apr 2019HANSARDEU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes)I apologise for that.01 Apr 2019HANSARDEU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Votes)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. To follow on from what my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Gareth Snell) said about the influence that you may have on the…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Conservative manifesto at the last general election was defeated. Is that true?26 Mar 2019HANSARDYemenMay I add my compliments to those paid to the right hon. Member for North East Bedfordshire (Alistair Burt)? The allegations about child soldiers are very serious. I have…26 Mar 2019HANSARD Gambling-Related HarmMy hon. Friend makes a powerful point, which other Members have made in the debate, about children being drawn into gambling by derivatives of money or by tokens simulating money.…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Gambling-Related HarmI want to say at the outset: is it not about time that those who win are not precluded from gambling, as seems to be the practice? That is something that the Minister should…19 Mar 2019HANSARDLocal Authority Services23. Nine of the 10 most deprived councils in the country have seen cuts almost three times the national average since 2010. Why is deprivation no longer to be a factor under the…04 Mar 2019