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HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies Bill (Fifth sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman agree that MPs have the opportunity, as equals with anyone in their community, to make a representation to the boundary commission when it is drawing up…25 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you for your contribution so far, Peter. I will also ask you about polling districts, and will declare an interest at this stage: in addition to being a Member of…23 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (Third sitting)Q Is it the case that commissioners are led by judges and that they have to declare five years of political activity before they are appointed? Dr Renwick: I can take David…23 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (Second sitting)Q Automaticity—a word I have much difficulty saying—proposes that decisions on boundary changes will be put into force directly. Would that prevent a recurrence of what happened…18 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (First sitting)Q It is a pleasure to sit before you, Mr Paisley. I have a couple of questions, Ms Williams. First, the same phrase has been used in your session and in the session before. The…18 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (First sitting)Q Okay, but you talk about a “very tight” 5% quota, and that is something you will also be given if this measure goes through, so how would you then deal with it? Shereen…18 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (Second sitting)Q Okay, so you do not think it would make any difference if the Boundary Commission made the recommendations and they went straight to the Speaker. Tom Adams: Well, the fact that…18 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (First sitting)Q Ward splitting was referred to previously. How would that work in Wales? There was some reference to some wards being too large, which gives me the idea that single-seat wards…18 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (Second sitting)Q I have a couple of questions about reviews. First, on the proposal for an eight-year review cycle, could you tell me what you think of that, and why? Roger Pratt: Yes. I think…18 Jun 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies bill (Second sitting)Q Super. And if I may, I have a second question, which is about the review process, or rather the consultation process. Again, it is proposed that that process will change…18 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysDoes my hon. Friend agree that there is an excellent opportunity here for voluntary sectors to get involved over the summer and beyond? Organisations such as Passion in Shepshed…16 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Economies: Covid-19I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I have welcomed the super announcements to help business improvement districts with various funds, to…15 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Economies: Covid-19What steps he is taking to support the renewal of local economies as covid-19 restrictions are eased.15 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ4. I have a number of businesses that serve the wedding market and would like to hold viewings to make bookings for the future. Church leaders of Loughborough have also contacted…03 Jun 2020HANSARDRural Mobility and Supported Bus Services FundsWhat support his Department is providing to help ensure that bus services continue to operate during the covid-19 outbreak.18 May 2020HANSARDRural Mobility and Supported Bus Services FundsThe Government have recently published the safer transport guidance for operators, which is very welcome indeed, but I wonder whether the Minister could set out what steps are…18 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19The people of the United Kingdom have done a great job in looking after our communities and our country during this difficult time. They have, in very large part, followed the…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyLoughborough University is responsible for producing some of our very best athletes and engineers. Unfortunately, their training and studies have been disrupted. The university is…11 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsWill the Prime Minister join me in congratulating the mighty Loughborough swim team on their five gold medal haul at the McCullagh international open league last month? The…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Child ProtectionDoes the Minister agree that tackling child exploitation, whether it happened yesterday or 20 years ago and wherever the crime took place, is a vital aspect of our civil and…27 Feb 2020