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HANSARDEngagementsAt the most recent indicative votes, the Opposition did move one of their key red lines and supported a proposal that did not specify a permanent customs union. In fact, they…24 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsDespite the wilful destruction of thousands of small businesses by their own bank, no senior executive has ever been held to account. Will the Minister update the House on the…23 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was one of 80 parliamentarians who wrote to the Secretary of State recently to press the case for requiring mobile phone operators to allow roaming across their networks in…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilIn last week’s indicative votes, the Opposition Front Bench moved one of their key red lines and supported a solution that does not include a permanent customs union, but instead…11 Apr 2019HANSARD HousingThe hon. Lady talks about the great things happening with housing in Scotland, but what does she make of the fact that the target of delivering 35,000 homes between 2007 and 2016…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill we continue to invest in the northern powerhouse, and, in particular, will we fully fund the Transport for the North plan for a TransPennine rail upgrade?09 Apr 2019HANSARD HousingIt is a pleasure to speak after my Select Committee Chair; we agree on much, although I am not sure about selective licensing, which is too often a licence to print money for some…09 Apr 2019HANSARD HousingI certainly will.09 Apr 2019HANSARD HousingThis proposal is also good for the community because people are buying those houses rather than renting them, which is very popular locally. To give a local example, in the town…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Mental Health Support: Young PeopleThe hon. Lady is making some powerful points in a powerful speech. I speak as the father of four children between the ages of 22 and 11. Any family in the modern era has to face…09 Apr 2019HANSARDLending to Small BusinessesHigh street banks are regulated, but the loans they provide to SMEs are not. There is not even a requirement to treat such a customer fairly and reasonably. In the absence of…09 Apr 2019HANSARD HousingWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?09 Apr 2019HANSARD HousingThe right hon. Gentleman has mentioned nine years, and what we are going to do. Does he not accept that the number of housing starts is roughly 100% higher than it was at the…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCitizens Advice reports that local authority debt collection practices are a growing factor in those approaching it seeking help on problem debt. What can the Minister do to roll…08 Apr 2019HANSARDSocial HousingThere is currently a prohibition on the inclusion of residential properties in personal pensions such as self-invested personal pensions, which leaves potential accommodation over…08 Apr 2019HANSARDSocial Housing7. What steps his Department is taking to support the building of social housing.08 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsFurther to the last question, once the Prime Minister has dealt with the rather tricky issue that is Brexit, as I am sure she will, will she move on to the much more difficult…03 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI understand that my hon. Friend opposes the motion on the basis that he wants a clean break with the European Union, but does he not realise that he will be walking through the…29 Mar 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationMy comments centre on the need for gas, and I am on a slightly different page from the other people that I have heard speaking in the debate. I think that we will need gas, and it…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationWould permitted development rights allow a producer to construct a well pad pretty much wherever they wanted to put it?28 Mar 2019