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HANSARDStandardsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. My understanding is that in the event that the right hon. Member is returned, we would like the next Leader of the House to bring…31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsrose—31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsMay I add my own warm tribute to you, Mr Speaker, because you have been an exceptional Speaker throughout my time in Parliament? I am sorry to contribute to this short debate, and…31 Oct 2019HANSARDRail PerformanceConfidence in Northern Rail has collapsed among commuters in my constituency as a result of delays, cancellations and poor-quality rolling stock over a number of years. Just how…24 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionWhether we leave with a deal or without one, I am sure the right hon. Gentleman will agree that children’s best interests must always be protected. Will he say whether the…21 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for South Suffolk (James Cartlidge). I start by echoing my hon. Friend the Member for City of Durham (Dr Blackman-Woods) in relation to…17 Oct 2019HANSARDKashmir disputeI rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents concerned about the situation in Kashmir. More than 1,500 residents are calling on the House to urge the UK Government to…16 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019I am sorry to interrupt the Minister again and I am grateful for both his answers. Has the environmental impact assessment carried out by the Highways Agency been published and is…08 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019Will there be checking on this side for European driving licences?08 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019I hope that the Minister is going to come back to my question on environmental assessment, but I want to ask him another question. Will those checks, particularly in respect of…08 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019I am listening to the Minister with great interest. Have the Government made an environmental impact assessment of this new proposal?08 Oct 2019HANSARDFinancial Capability: Prisoners and Prison LeaversLeaving prison with just £48 is not a great start for someone to manage their own finances. Can the Minister say, first of all, whether the Government plan to review that amount…08 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. What training is in place to make jobcentre and other DWP staff properly aware of the needs of claimants with learning difficulties? A claimant in my constituency has been…07 Oct 2019HANSARDEmployment: Young PeopleThe Minister may be aware of the talent match programme that was run in Greater Manchester in order to reach young people not in education, employment or training. We have learnt…07 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a statement on progress in introducing the parking code? ESPEL, which operates a car park in my constituency, is notorious for its punitive treatment of motorists, and…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsManufacturers in my constituency operate an integrated trading model, whereby they ship goods directly from Manchester to the Republic of Ireland for distribution across the whole…03 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Further to the question by my right hon. Friend the Member for Warley (John Spellar), will the Government press for the United Nations group on India and Pakistan to make a…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillIt is a privilege to participate in this debate, and I congratulate all colleagues who have been involved in bringing the Bill to this point. I will speak briefly about a…02 Oct 2019HANSARDCompliance with the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019I accept what the Minister says—that the Prime Minister wants to secure a deal—but may I respectfully suggest that the best way for us to do that with our European friends and…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerMay I return to the concerns about lack of access to the Schengen information system and the 70 million pieces of data it contains, compared with other databases that contain very…25 Sept 2019