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HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesThe suggestion that the UC1 form, which has been used in a number of European elections, is now discriminatory is absolutely for the birds. It is a process that we have used for…04 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesOh dear; well, I will not thank the right hon. Gentleman for that question. The reality is that we have an independent Electoral Commission and an independent police force which…04 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question. As I said in my earlier answer, it was on 5 April that the Electoral Commission published guidance for local returning officers…04 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesLet me be clear: the Council directive is a piece of EU law. It is not something from which we can seek derogations or exemptions. I know that, normally, those on the Scottish…04 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesI thank my right hon. Friend for her question. I am pleased to hear her experience, which is that thousands did return the declaration and were able to take part. We will of…04 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesWe have to be clear that the process was exactly the same as what was required back in 2014 and 2009. The legal structure for how the vote takes place has not changed. On the…04 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesThe Government took all the legal steps necessary to prepare for the European parliamentary elections and put in place all the necessary legislative and funding elements to enable…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy thanks go to all right hon. and hon. Members who have contributed to this debate. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Alyn and Deeside (Mark Tami) on an assured début at…21 May 2019HANSARD Intimidation in Public LifeIt will obviously be a discussion for each candidate as to whether they wish to show an address. Again, it is a debate. I would be happy to hear any suggestions as to how—21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for that passionate advert for the skills of residents in Ogmore. I have also heard from the Rhondda, from Bury St Edmunds, from Aldridge-Brownhills,…21 May 2019HANSARD Intimidation in Public LifeThank you, Sir Gary; it is a particular pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire (Simon…21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. Of course I take an interest in the remarks that have been made. These works have been looked at on many occasions by professional…21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. On planning, he will be aware that this project will follow the usual planning rules. We do not intend to make Parliament a…21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillBriefly.21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillOf course, as the Bill progresses, the Government will be interested to hear all proposals that come forward. Let us consider the work that is already going on. For example, the…21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillI hear the point made by my right hon. Friend. The Government remain open-minded on this and will clearly consider the comments made as the Bill progresses through the House. I…21 May 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillI will briefly give way as I referred to the hon. Gentleman.21 May 2019HANSARD Intimidation in Public LifeIt could be by the ward rather than by the district. It will always be a debate and a decision for candidates to make, but this is a step that we have taken. The alternative was…21 May 2019HANSARDWalesIt has to be said that anyone who wants to hear vacuous nonsense can just listen to those sort of attacks in the Chamber. Let us be clear: in 2015-16, the combined budget for…20 May 2019HANSARDWalesIt has to be said that anyone who wants to hear vacuous nonsense can just listen to those sort of attacks in the Chamber. Let us be clear: in 2015-16, the combined budget for…20 May 2019