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HANSARDSchool AttendanceIs the Minister not ashamed that after 10 years of a Tory Government, in West Yorkshire alone there are almost exactly 100,000 children at risk living in families of multiple…22 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19It is a pleasure to follow such a powerful speech. I want to make two interconnected points. The first is that in post-industrial communities, such as the mining villages I…11 May 2020HANSARDCode of Conduct for Special AdvisersThat is all waffle, isn’t it? The truth is that a right-wing extremist sat in official meetings with the Prime Minister and with defence staff—that is a fact. When the political…27 Feb 2020HANSARDCode of Conduct for Special AdvisersTalking of Mr Sabisky, the Minister no doubt agrees with the Minister for Business, Energy and Clean Growth, the right hon. Member for Spelthorne (Kwasi Kwarteng), that his views…27 Feb 2020HANSARDCivil Service ReformThank you, Mr Speaker. This is the first time I have asked a question with you in the Chair, so congratulations. The Government are right to press forward with looking carefully…22 Jan 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: UK ReadinessThe Minister continues to emphasise preparations for no deal, but did he not see in the paper yesterday a civil servant describing Operation Yellowhammer as the most expensive but…23 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionI thank the Minister for his courtesy in providing me with a copy of his statement 30 minutes ago. I join him in thanking everyone who serves the House for the arrangements on…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: PreparationsWhat assessments has the Minister received about disruption at the ports? What assessments have been made and reported to him about the situation in Ireland? What assessments has…03 Sept 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: PreparationsThis is the first opportunity that I have had to congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on his appointment. He may regard it as a poisoned chalice, but no doubt the Prime Minister…03 Sept 2019HANSARDDevolutionI wish the Front Bench all the best in the coming reshuffle. We will be watching their futures and careers with interest. In recalling Labour’s achievement in introducing…10 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical Questionsrose—01 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.01 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Thank you very much for finding the time for this. I am standing next to the Leader of the Opposition, whose fitness is legendary. I wonder…01 Jul 2019HANSARDGovernment Subcontractors and Suppliers: PaymentThe Minister’s own Department has seen a threefold increase in late payments over the last couple of years. As we know, the Government are diverted from their day jobs with…24 Apr 2019HANSARDGovernment Subcontractors and Suppliers: Payment“It says here.”24 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealThe country is hanging on to a no-deal cliff edge. Today, we read about the Government’s latest brilliant idea: a ludicrous TV advert telling the public, from Friday onwards,…13 Mar 2019