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HANSARDProrogation of ParliamentI do not know the precise context of those comments. What is clear is that Prorogation is designed to have the same effect—to shut down debate and stop Parliament analysing…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation of ParliamentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for this very important debate, Ms Ryan. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes) for her…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation of ParliamentCan Minister indicate how many days the Government intend to schedule for debate of the withdrawal agreement Bill, assuming that we have one?09 Sept 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundAs we know, the central aim of the shared prosperity fund is to reduce inequality and enable all our communities to share in the country’s economic growth. It could not be any…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, 50 new towns were added to the future high streets fund. Ellesmere Port was not one of them, which was hugely disappointing, but then I saw that the majority of…05 Sept 2019HANSARD British House Building IndustryWeek in, week out, housing problems are the No.1 issue in my constituency surgeries: a lack of affordable housing, poor living conditions, homelessness or landlords not acting to…05 Sept 2019HANSARD British House Building IndustryThat is a truly staggering pay packet. Does my hon. Friend agree that, given that Persimmon has recently given back the freeholds in Cardiff that it mis-sold to a number of…05 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillVauxhall Motors in Ellesmere Port has been producing cars for over 50 years. It employs around 1,000 people, with many thousands more in the supply chain and associated…04 Sept 2019HANSARDCox Report4. What progress the commission has made in implementing the Cox report recommendations.25 Jul 2019HANSARDCox ReportAs the right hon. Gentleman will be aware, last week we debated the Gemma White report and the real concerns of staff about the process. Does he agree that only when we have a…25 Jul 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentIn his statement the Prime Minister said that he wanted to close the opportunity gap, but two thirds of his Cabinet were privately educated, which is more than double the…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (Martyn Day) on securing this important debate, and on his…23 Jul 2019HANSARDSituation in the GulfI agree with what the Secretary of State has said about the importance of freedom of navigation, so may I ask what guidance has been issued to escorting vessels about the use of…22 Jul 2019HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeI will not speak for too long, because I am sure the House has heard enough from me today, but I have a couple of queries, following what I said in the previous debate about this…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary StaffI thank the right hon. Lady for that point. I find it incredible that we are still in that place. I cannot imagine that the contracts of employment of those staff do not make it…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary StaffThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. People may sometimes feel that they are being amusing or engaging in banter, but they have no idea of the effect that that is having…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary StaffI am sure none of us thought we would be surprised to read Gemma White’s report, given that there were reports of bullying and harassment of MPs’ staff in the press as far back as…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary StaffI am grateful to the Leader of the House for giving way. I must say that I am a little perplexed that we have a scheme that is essentially identical to the current complaints…17 Jul 2019HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. I am aware that a consultation is ongoing, but it begs the question of what will happen with complaints that are being dealt with now…17 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Automotive Sector: No-deal Brexit12. What steps he plans to take to support the UK automotive sector in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.16 Jul 2019