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HANSARDCrime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for listening to those representations. As he says, I declare an interest as chairman of the all-party BBC group. The representations from the BBC show that…30 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Domestic Abuse Bill: Territorial ExtentThe Supreme Court judgment made it absolutely clear that lawmakers would have to change the law to give greater rights to women from Northern Ireland in the circumstances that…30 Jan 2019HANSARDNew Homes for Social RentOur excellent Housing Minister will know that parishes and towns with neighbourhood plans in place will have 15% more houses built as a result. He may also be aware that they are…28 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Infrastructure InvestmentI congratulate the hon. Lady, my friend, the Chair of the Select Committee, on securing the debate. She took us through our Select Committee report and chaired us so well. The…17 Jan 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. First, thank you for your clarity with regard to taking photos in this place. It was put to me this morning by my local BBC station that MPs in…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI rise to speak on the behalf of not just Brenda from Bristol, but all the Brendas in Bexhill and Battle, who are probably thinking right now, “The last thing we want is a general…16 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal CreditSurely everybody in this place will want to help people on benefits but ultimately transfer them so that they have the opportunity to work and then pay more into the essential…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActThat is a gross generalisation. The reality is that 52% of this country voted to leave, and that is what this deal does. But also, importantly, 48% did not, and this deal will…10 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. I’ll buy my hon. Friend the Member for Cleethorpes (Martin Vickers) a cup of tea in a minute. Will the roads Minister meet me to discuss how we can transfer…10 Jan 2019HANSARDRail Travel: AffordabilityI warmly welcome the decision to extend discounted fares for 16 and 17-year-olds. Four of the five secondary schools in my constituency have no sixth form. We require our students…10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActThis is a crucial time. This is not about what Parliament votes against, but what Parliament actually stands for to make the decision happen. What will the Labour party do to…10 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActWhen I was elected in 2015, it was on the basis that we pledged to give the people the opportunity to determine whether they wished to stay in the European Union or leave. I for…10 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsOn Tuesday I shall vote for the Prime Minister’s withdrawal agreement, but may I ask the Prime Minister to consider one particular aspect, for which I must declare a rather rash—…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsThank you, Mr Speaker. I am wearing my Arsenal tie, and unfortunately those on the terraces here are not quite as well behaved as those at the Emirates. As I was saying, on…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Journalists: International ProtectionI congratulate my right hon. Friend on securing this debate. I chair the all-party parliamentary BBC group, as he will know from his previous role. It is the case that 152 named…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment: Ex-offenders7. What steps the Government are taking to support ex-offenders into employment.07 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I have seen at first hand the benefits that universal credit can bring by giving people a job and helping them to turn their lives around, and I have also heard the…07 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment: Ex-offendersWe share much in common, Mr Speaker. A constituent of mine was convicted of an offence abroad 18 years ago when she was 20 years old. Since then, she has rebuilt her life and…07 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment: Ex-offendersHappy new year, Mr Speaker.07 Jan 2019