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HANSARDTrans-Pennine RailwayI thank the hon. Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins) for leading this important debate. She set the scene very well. I, too, was concerned when I read newspaper reports…30 Jun 2021HANSARD Financial Conduct Authority and Blackmore Bond plcThe hon. Gentleman mentions the regulatory framework, and I am sure that he will go on to say whether he feels there were also shortcomings from the regulator itself in this case.…30 Jun 2021HANSARD Financial Conduct Authority and Blackmore Bond plcThe Minister is doing a lot to close down opportunities for these scams, but there is a further way that we could take this forward, which we have discussed. Google has today said…30 Jun 2021HANSARDInternational TravelThe Opposition do not seem to be able to name any countries or destinations they want to add to the green list, but may I suggest a couple—the Greek islands and the Canaries? Both…29 Jun 2021HANSARDMedomsley Detention CentreWhat steps his Department is taking to help ensure that appropriate compensation is disbursed to Medomsley Detention Centre victims.29 Jun 2021HANSARDMedomsley Detention CentreI am grateful for that answer. The compensation scheme covers physical, not sexual abuse. My constituent suffered terrible, much more serious abuse. He was drugged and raped,…29 Jun 2021HANSARD Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillI support the measures that my hon. Friend is taking in the Bill. He mentioned fraud. I take it that the measures he is talking about would not negate the potential for…28 Jun 2021HANSARD Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillIt is a pleasure to be called so early in a debate, Madam Deputy Speaker; I am not used to that happening frequently. I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of…28 Jun 2021HANSARD Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillRarely is a property built to be a nightclub. It is a property, which is valued on the basis of its rental value, which leads to the rateable value. That business may change hands…28 Jun 2021HANSARD Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) BillThe hon. Gentleman has raised a very interesting case. I am sure he will be aware that the Financial Conduct Authority was warned on numerous occasions about the activities of…28 Jun 2021HANSARDWilliams-Shapps Plan for RailWhat steps his Department is taking to implement the policies set out in the Williams-Shapps plan for rail.24 Jun 2021HANSARDWilliams-Shapps Plan for RailGiven York’s historic connections and its strategic location, does my right hon. Friend think that it would make the perfect location for a new headquarters for our Great British…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Social Care ReformDoes my hon. Friend agree that a Dilnot-style proposal would reward and incentivise people who had not saved or used financial planning to pass their assets and savings on to…23 Jun 2021HANSARD English Wine WeekRight across England, and indeed even in North Yorkshire—which might sound very northerly for a wine—there are the wonderful, award-winning Ryedale vineyards that produce the…23 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingOn hen harriers, is the hon. Lady aware that there were 50 hen harrier chicks in 2006, zero in 2013 and 60 last year? It is really important that we look at the evidence and do…21 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementWill my right hon. Friend give way?21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingI will conclude on this point. It is absolutely right that we should clamp down on any wildlife crime, including against birds of prey. Wild Justice was responsible for some…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingThat is the point: the numbers did decline from 2006 to 2013, but now they are on the rise again. It is really important that we look at the positive work that is going on in…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingMy hon. Friend is making a very good point. Lots of people think that woodland is a habitat for lots of wildlife, but that is not always the case. Coniferous woodland is almost…21 Jun 2021HANSARDGrouse ShootingThey are going up.21 Jun 2021