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HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillI think that there is a lot of merit in that approach. I suspect—I am sure the hon. Lady will tell me I am wrong—that, literally, Ministers could say anything and the Scottish…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillI will just develop my point and then of course the hon. Lady can come back in. I see a Bill that allows Ministers of the Crown of the United Kingdom to invest moneys in different…22 Sept 2020HANSARD United Kingdom Internal Market BillTo get to the point about regulation and standards, I have listened to the debate and there have been numerous comments regarding a race to the bottom, and a derogation of…22 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsOn National Teaching Assistants Day, will the Prime Minister join me in thanking teachers, teaching assistants and all support staff for the extraordinary work they are…16 Sept 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Bill (First sitting)I agree with every word that the hon. Member for Weaver Vale said. However, I am afraid that the lawyer in me is coming out with respect to some parts of what has been said. One…16 Sept 2020HANSARDEngagementsIf he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 September.16 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI pay personal tribute to my right hon. Friend. Bury has been under restrictions for six weeks, and both he and his team have been a constant source of support not only to me and…08 Sept 2020HANSARD Summer AdjournmentBury football club was elected to the Football League in 1893. It was expelled in August last year due to the financial mismanagement of two people, Stewart Day and Steve Dale. A…22 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateAs the chair of the all-party group on youth employment, I warmly welcome the fantastic package of support for young people in our country that the Chancellor announced today.…08 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House find time for a debate on Gizmo’s Legacy, founded by my constituent Helena Abrahams? Gizmo’s Legacy has developed into a national campaign calling on…02 Jul 2020HANSARDActive TravelBury Council has outlined plans for 70 new or upgraded crossings and five miles of protected cycle routes on busy roads, which if completed would allow 88% of the population to…02 Jul 2020HANSARDActive TravelWhat steps his Department is taking to increase levels of cycling and walking.02 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe Met arts centre in my constituency is rightly proud of the work that it has done during lockdown, responding to the needs of young people and disability theatre groups in…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Lammy ReviewThere is a chronic shortage of magistrates in Greater Manchester and other parts of the country. Can the Minister outline what steps are being taken to increase recruitment and,…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and RewardI wish to begin my remarks by paying tribute to two people who personify the extraordinary commitment of those working within our NHS and care sectors to the communities they…25 Jun 2020HANSARDPlanning Process: ProbityWhile the Conservative Mayor in the West Midlands is getting homes built by making the best use of brownfield sites, the Labour Mayor in London keeps missing his housing targets…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Kidsgrove Sports CentreI congratulate my hon. Friend on his excellent speech. From my personal experience in Bury, I know that the retention of sporting facilities can have a massive impact on the wider…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Economic PackageMay I thank the Chancellor for the speed with which he has managed to get so much money out to help my constituents in Bury? Does he agree with me that the coronavirus job…12 May 2020HANSARD Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and the Green BeltThere are three questions in the hon. Gentleman’s intervention. I have already commented on the funding that the Government are making available to assist local authorities in…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and the Green BeltMy hon. Friend speaks powerfully, and I agree with every point he made. One of the great faults of the GMSF is that it does not require local authorities to be proactive or…18 Mar 2020