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HANSARDLevelling Up across the UKWe understand that the Secretary of State is planning some rushed, back-of-a-cigarette-packet devolution deal with Hull and the East Riding. Can I urge caution? After 13 years of…16 Oct 2023HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker, on 24 May, at Prime Minister’s questions, I asked the Prime Minister why he was forcing the British public to pay the legal bill for Boris Johnson…21 Jun 2023HANSARDPoint of OrderThank you, Mr Speaker. Bill Presented Higher Education (Duty of Care) Bill P resentation and First Reading (Standing Order No. 57) Tim Farron, supported by Munira Wilson, Wera…21 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonI am grateful to my hon. Friend. The people, who are perhaps more important than us, will be wondering how on earth it is possible for liar Johnson to leave here and for the Prime…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonLet me begin by commending the Privileges Committee and its report. I thank each and every member on it, both Conservative members and other members. They had an incredibly…19 Jun 2023HANSARDImmigration Rules: Offshore WorkersI am very grateful to you, Sir Christopher. Very briefly, the Government need to do much more to address this issue. It has continued for long enough. They need to get a grip.06 Jun 2023HANSARDImmigration Rules: Offshore WorkersThank you very much, Sir Christopher. I thank the hon. Member for East Lothian (Kenny MacAskill) not just for allowing me the opportunity to speak briefly, but for securing this…06 Jun 2023HANSARDImmigration Rules: Offshore Workersrose —06 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsWorking people are barred from receiving legal aid if they earn £12,750 a year, so why is the Prime Minister forcing the British public to foot the bill—which I think is currently…24 May 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on making an incredibly good speech. I was not trying to intervene; I was suggesting that, if the Minister had something to say, I am sure that my…22 May 2023HANSARDDraft International Criminal Police Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2023This seems a little concerning. I think I am right in saying that Russia has in the order of 80 regional units across the country. I would imagine that it would have a fairly…17 May 2023HANSARDDraft International Criminal Police Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2023I am grateful to the Minister for giving way again. I think it would assist the Committee if the Minister responsible put better and further detail together, perhaps by way of…17 May 2023HANSARDDraft Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023I am grateful for the Minister’s explanation of proportionality. Is there also a cost implication?01 Feb 2023HANSARDAccess to JusticeThe Solicitor General will be aware that victims of crime are being badly let down, waiting months and years for their cases to come to court. That problem is being exacerbated by…01 Feb 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am sorry that the hon. Lady thinks what I said was “clearly rubbish”. The point that I was making—I will try to be calm—is that there was no deterrent. That should be the test.…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I had not intended to speak, but I am afraid that I have been motivated by the hon. Member for Dover to say a few words. I am confused. I am not trying to be awkward or to put her…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Thank you, Ms Harris, but I have to answer the hon. Lady. After the terrible incident in which P&O Ferries sacked 786 men and women British seafarers with the deliberate intent of…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I was accused of making a political point. I am not. I have to answer, Ms Harris; I cannot be accused of making a political point when I am not. The reality is that the new clause…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I agree entirely with the hon. Gentleman. This new clause would provide an actual deterrent to prevent other bad employers from copying what happened with P&O Ferries. I can see…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers' Wages Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I remind the Committee of the disaster of the Herald of Free Enterprise—193 passengers and crew lost their lives. The inquiry found that that disaster was down to one issue: crew…17 Jan 2023