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HANSARD Business of the HouseWell, you know. I see from the Order Paper that the Committee of Selection has done its business, and hopefully the House will agree the membership of the Backbench Business…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am always very grateful, Mr Speaker—thank you very much.23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am very grateful, Mr Speaker. I have had the privilege of being in that role since June 2015, although I have a funny feeling this will be my last term in it, for a whole range…16 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLast Saturday I had the privilege of attending the launch of the north-east Field of Remembrance, run by the Royal British Legion, in Saltwell Park in my constituency. Will the…09 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI am grateful, Mr Speaker. May I ask you and the Leader of the House to help us by helping to facilitate the re-establishment of the Backbench Business Committee as soon as…19 Oct 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing last week’s business statement, I thank the Leader of the House for writing to the Secretary of State for Education on my behalf. I am really grateful. The Backbench…14 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for announcing next week’s business. I note that she did not announce the business for Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 September, but I understand that…07 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ11. The north- east has been underfunded in terms of transport investment for decades. HS2, which was meant to be an economic development and connectivity lifeline, is now not…06 Sept 2023HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI beg to move, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment. As Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, I am grateful for the…20 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HousePerhaps I am the next most prolific attender. I thank the Leader of the House for the business statement and, in particular, for announcing the Backbench Business for the week…20 Jul 2023HANSARD Sir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI have listened carefully to what the hon. Gentleman has said. I am a member of the Education Committee. In order for our students to get to colleges or apprenticeships, they need…20 Jul 2023HANSARD Sir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI think I am subject to another Government cut here, Mr Deputy Speaker. [ Laughter. ] This has been a wide-ranging and well-supported parliamentary event, with an oft-repeated…20 Jul 2023HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIn his inimitable way, the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) has secured, through his kind words, his season ticket for the Backbench Business Committee. Madam Deputy…20 Jul 2023HANSARDTreasuryI am a little concerned about the £1.425 billion to be found from within the Department for Education’s existing budget between now and 2025, with £525 million this financial year…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that we are just about to go into the last week of the parliamentary Session before the summer recess, but the Backbench Business Committee is still very much open for…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Public Sector PayI am a little concerned about the £1.425 billion to be found from within the Department for Education’s existing budget between now and 2025, with £525 million this financial year…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Rail Ticket OfficesThe Minister says that he has engaged with relevant disabled people’s organisations, but there has been widespread opposition to ticket office closures from such organisations,…06 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt will be a short advertisement from me this week. The Backbench Business Committee is very much open for business and we would welcome applications for debates here in the…06 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for the business statement. The Backbench Business Committee formally agreed this week that, if awarded the time, on Thursday 13 July two debates…29 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Last year, 1.7 million children missed more than 10% of their schooling, 125,000 were absent more than they were in school, and a further 140,000 were completely missing from…28 Jun 2023