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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn the very city where William Wilberforce led the fight against slavery, P&O Ferries is employing Portuguese and Polish crews on £1.83 an hour. The deck crew are required to work…18 Jul 2019HANSARDElectric Vehicles: InfrastructureIt is a sad day, because rumour has it that this is the Secretary of State’s last outing at the Dispatch Box. He is the gift that keeps on giving, but that is not funny because he…18 Jul 2019HANSARDSale of New Petrol and Diesel Cars and VansI start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Hove (Peter Kyle) on securing and introducing this incredibly important debate, the context of which is the climate crisis…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillI am very grateful to the Minister, not least because I have only just come into the Chamber. I congratulate the Government on introducing this incredibly important Bill. I also…25 Jun 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillWill the Minister give way?25 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsWe could be just four months away from a disastrous no-deal Brexit, yet the Government have put on hold their contingency plans. The Secretary of State’s previous efforts resulted…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is shocking that hundreds of people each year are sent to prison for non-payment of council tax, often because the law is wrongly interpreted by magistrates, and the issue…13 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ7. On 16 May last year, the Prime Minister said that she expected a “speedy resolution” to the row between Vertex and NHS England over the cystic fibrosis treatment Orkambi. The…12 Jun 2019HANSARDOffshore Wind Supply: Rates of PayIt is disgraceful that P&O Ferries is employing Lithuanian cooks sailing from Hull to Zeebrugge on the “Pride of York” at €2.04 an hour. Filipino able-bodied seafarers crewing the…11 Jun 2019HANSARDCystic Fibrosis Drugs: OrkambiForgive me, but I genuinely do not know the answer to this—I find it completely confusing. If the Republic of Ireland and Scotland can get an interim agreement, why cannot we sort…10 Jun 2019HANSARDCystic Fibrosis Drugs: OrkambiIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Hanson. I am grateful to be called to speak in this incredibly important debate on behalf of my young constituent, Oliver Ward, who is…10 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsTwelve months ago, the Prime Minister told this House that she wanted a speedy resolution to the funding row between NHS England and Vertex regarding the drug Orkambi to treat…05 Jun 2019HANSARDDraft Heavy Duty Vehicles (Emissions and Fuel Consumption) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019As always, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, and to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. My remarks will be very brief. As the Minister has outlined, EU regulation…26 Mar 2019HANSARDPassengers from British AirportsThe rise in passenger numbers has obviously led the Government to become complacent. Long-haul connections from UK airports have not kept up with our European competitors and many…21 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Aviation Noise (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Aviation Statistics (Amendment ETC.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Aviation Safety (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I note that the Government are starting to group instruments together. That seems inevitable, as we may well be running…18 Mar 2019HANSARDDRAFT MERCHANT SHIPPING (PASSENGERS' RIGHTS) (AMENDMENT ETC.) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019
DRAFT MERCHANT SHIPPING (STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING) (AMENDMENT) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Bailey, and it is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. The instrument relating to passenger rights ensures that current…05 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Walker; it is always an absolute privilege to serve under your chairmanship. As the Minister has explained, the draft regulations…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Privatised Probation SystemIt is very serious.04 Mar 2019HANSARD Privatised Probation SystemThis situation is indeed shocking. [Laughter.] I do wonder: either very senior civil servants follow the right hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell (Chris Grayling) around giving him…04 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019What discussions has the Minister had with the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, which represents a great number of personal injury solicitors in this country? I wonder what…04 Mar 2019