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HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [ Lords ]My hon. Friend is making an excellent point, Mr Walker. I believe, Sir Charles, that you were part of the Procedure Committee which created opportunities for Commons Select…10 Feb 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [ Lords ]I was caught on the horns of a dilemma there, because the Minister was answering the earlier intervention. I apologise if I missed this in the explanatory notes, but do we have…10 Feb 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [ Lords ]On a point of order, Sir Charles. I am sorry if I am asking an obvious question, but when the hon. Member for Edinburgh North and Leith says “no vote”, is that recorded as a…10 Feb 2022HANSARDFinancial Crime8. What steps she is taking to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the (a) Serious Fraud Office and (b) CPS in tackling fraud and economic crime.10 Feb 2022HANSARDFinancial CrimeI thank the Minister for that response. However, overall, reports of fraud went up by 33% from 2020-21 but the number of police officers dealing with economic crime has increased…10 Feb 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [ Lords ]I think the Committee is at one in wanting to ensure that we have adequate protections for animals. That has been supported in the petitions and the written evidence. Will the…10 Feb 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [ Lords ]rose—10 Feb 2022HANSARDSafety in Prisons14. What steps he is taking to improve safety in prisons.08 Feb 2022HANSARDSafety in PrisonsI thank the Minister for that response, but since I presented my Bill to reduce violence in prisons—the Prisons (Violence) Bill—last month, numerous prison officers have contacted…08 Feb 2022HANSARDElective Care Recovery in EnglandIt is essential that we address cancer treatment capacity. The Minister talks about diagnostics, which is important, but it is a horse and cart or a hand and glove. I know he is…07 Feb 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am grateful for that intervention, and of course the hon. Member is right. The new clause’s proposal is not revolutionary; it is common sense. It is joined-up Government and…02 Feb 2022HANSARDTransport Links: Scotland and the North-east of England7. What steps he is taking to improve transport links between Scotland and the north-east of England to promote economic growth.02 Feb 2022HANSARDTransport Links: Scotland and the North-east of EnglandOn the day that the levelling-up agenda has been published, will the Secretary of State tell the House what steps he is taking to devolve powers and finance to the northern…02 Feb 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI appreciate the opportunity to speak to new clause 2 and amendment 34. I thank all Members who have co-sponsored or signed the new clause. It indicates extensive support not just…02 Feb 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI acknowledge the enormous effort the NHS has made. The Prime Minister referred to the many thousands of people who have been treated. May I also point out the cost to 50,000…19 Jan 2022HANSARDPrisons (Violence)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a duty on Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and private prison operators to minimise violence in…19 Jan 2022HANSARD BBC FundingWe have already seen the loss of hundreds of jobs of BBC journalists involved in the much-valued regional news and current affairs programming, including the excellent “Inside…17 Jan 2022HANSARDTransport CommitteeI commend the Chair, members and staff of the Transport Committee and, unusually from my lips, I also welcome the Government’s response in accepting its recommendations. My…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Smart MotorwaysThat is a reasonable point. I certainly do not disagree with my right hon. Friend. I point out that our third inquiry was launched in response to concerns that the Committee had…13 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, particularly his reference to cancer patients and his commitment to apply the latest technology. May I respectfully draw his…13 Jan 2022