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HANSARDSevern Bridges TollsI am delighted to hear that positive assessment from my right hon. Friend of the impact of removing the tolls, which add a significant cost to doing business between the…23 Jan 2019HANSARDSevern Bridges Tolls4. What assessment he has made of the effect on the economy of Wales of removing the tolls from the Severn bridges.23 Jan 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security BillMay I briefly return the Minister to the list of reasonable excuses? Will he confirm that it would not be up to the prosecution to prove beyond reasonable doubt that they did not…22 Jan 2019HANSARDTower Blocks: Dangerous CladdingThe Minister and I share a local government background, particularly in relation to the fire service, so he will be aware of the importance of not only how regulations are set up…22 Jan 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Security SituationWhen one visits Londonderry, it is remarkable to see what a friendly and open city it is. It is not a city that should be defined by a handful of extremists who have never…21 Jan 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillI welcome the Minister’s confirmation of the Government’s intentions behind this Bill. Will he confirm that the nonsense we heard from the shadow Minister about funding hip…21 Jan 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians9. What (a) steps the Church of England is taking and (b) recent discussions the Church of England has had with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on tackling the persecution of…17 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealIt is absolutely right that the Government prepare for all eventualities, including no deal, but does my hon. Friend share my sense of incredulity at hearing those who spent most…17 Jan 2019HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansAs has already been mentioned, yesterday saw the launch of the Open Doors “World Watch List 2019” here in Parliament. Can my right hon. Friend advise me of what use the Church of…17 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Common Fisheries Policy6. What recent assessment he has made of the potential benefits to the Scottish fishing industry of the UK leaving the common fisheries policy.16 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Common Fisheries PolicyI thank my right hon. Friend for the positive assessment that he has just given the prospects not just for Scotland’s fishing industry from leaving the EU’s common fisheries…16 Jan 2019HANSARD Coventry City Football ClubThe hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the role that Sisu has played over the past five years. The hon. Member for Coventry North East (Colleen Fletcher) and I actually voted…15 Jan 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. You may be aware of some speculation in the press, so could you confirm that a Committee of the whole House can only be chaired by the Chairman of…14 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EUWhatever option people want for the future relationship, other than actually remaining in the EU, there will need to be some sort of agreement with the European Union on money and…14 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI am conscious that I will need to be quick, given the time, Mr Speaker. This is obviously one of the most momentous debates that many of us will ever take part in, although we…11 Jan 2019HANSARDCrossCountry Rail Franchise15. As the hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport (Luke Pollard) outlined, there are constant issues with CrossCountry services west of Exeter due to their lack of…10 Jan 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I must say that I never bore of the proceedings of this House and of doing my job, even if others do. A few moments ago, you said that only…09 Jan 2019HANSARDRoyal Marines: Basing ArrangementsI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way—as Members know, I am a fellow Janner, having been born in his constituency. Does he agree that, much though many of us have great…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationI welcome the tone of the response from the Minister so far—it is always good to see him at the Dispatch Box—but could he confirm how the Department will go about selecting the…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Finance (No. 3) BillI could not have put it better myself. If business rates unbalance the economy, that is clearly a real issue. It is no surprise that two years ago, when voters in the north-east…08 Jan 2019