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HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI think it was Gladstone who said that the first duty of a statesman is to be honest. Is the hon. Gentleman, who I think would be recognised across the House as someone for whom…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerBritain is hurting: families are cutting back, bills are soaring, and inflation is twice the Bank’s target. Just last month, the Chancellor claimed that she had no choice but to…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI have very limited time, so forgive me but I will not. It matters because the Chancellor has a nearly £3 trillion debt to service, and because trust is everything. Because the…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last time I checked, this debate was supposed to be about the conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. I know the Minister is…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillI wonder whether my hon. Friend is concerned, as I am, about how Ministers will square their responsibility to the trade unions—who, of course, fund the Labour party —with the…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillThe Minister responding to this debate represents Selby. One of the great successes of the open system has been Hull Trains, which provides a fantastic service from Hull, through…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Railways BillI am sure that Hull Trains will be grateful for the passionate way in which the Minister made its case. Would he be open to amendments to the Bill that would look again at that…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityThe debate may continue until 4.11 pm.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityI remind Members to please bob if they wish to be called in the debate.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityIf everybody speaks as scheduled, it should be about seven minutes each.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityOrder. The debate is suspended for 15 minutes for a Division in the House, as brilliantly predicted by the hon. Member.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityOrder. Please speak through me, Minister.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityOrder. Interventions should be short.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityOrder. Shortly after the hon. Member responds to that intervention, he should bring his remarks to a close.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Creative EducationI remind hon. Members that they may only make a speech with prior permission from the Member in charge of the debate and the Minister. There will not be an opportunity for the…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Network Rail Timetable Changes: Rural CommunitiesOrder. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called to speak in the debate.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Network Rail Timetable Changes: Rural CommunitiesI call the Liberal Democrat spokesman.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Network Rail Timetable Changes: Rural CommunitiesOrder. I think the hon. Gentleman is drawing to a close—and focusing on timetable changes, which are the subject of this debate.09 Dec 2025HANSARD Network Rail Timetable Changes: Rural CommunitiesAnd on timetable changes?09 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsIt wasn’t last year.03 Dec 2025