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HANSARDResignation Honours Lists: ImpactThank you very much, Mr Speaker. The failed London mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey has been given a life peerage in Boris Johnson’s list, despite his “Jingle and Mingle” 2020…22 Jun 2023HANSARDResignation Honours Lists: ImpactThere is a bit of unedifying silliness in the Chamber this morning. We are absolutely beside ourselves that we seemingly cannot do anything about this, and the Government are not…22 Jun 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [Lords]The right hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point on national security, particularly the risk posed by this equipment. I credit him and others across the House who have worked to…13 Jun 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [Lords]I really appreciate the right hon. Member giving way again. Would he consider asking the Government for removal from all sites and, when they produce their timeline, to have them…13 Jun 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [Lords]It has been an incredibly wide-ranging debate. Everyone has had the opportunity to speak on their own amendments and I find myself trying to speak on everyone’s amendments. I will…13 Jun 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexI thank the petitioners who brought the petitions forward and the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi), who introduced them. I agree with the hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton…12 Jun 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexNo. We already have a situation where people are gatekept for going to the toilet. We already have a situation where people are attacked for the way they choose to present…12 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. As has been said, this is a serious and important inquiry for all of us whose lives were impacted by covid, particularly…05 Jun 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachThis is a descent into absolute farce. Instead of the professionalism, accountability and integrity that the Prime Minister promised when he came into office, we are faced with…23 May 2023HANSARD Council Tax and Stamp Duty AlternativesI had not considered that before. It is very novel, and a good idea that should definitely be considered. We are looking at council tax reform in Scotland. We agree that the…17 May 2023HANSARD Council Tax and Stamp Duty AlternativesThank you for your diligence in chairing the meeting this afternoon, Mrs Harris. It has been a busy debate, so it has not been the easiest job. I congratulate the hon. Member for…17 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)Will the Minister clarify how the payment has been treated in the interim period? I understand that back in October the Government announced their intention to treat it as exempt…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)I have a quick question on Government amendment 4. Will it change the application of schedule 2 and proposed new schedule 1C to the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, or does…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Who knew that a debate on alcohol would be so popular in this place? I will try to limit myself to the clauses that we are talking about, but I will mention a couple of general…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)First, given the inflation that we are facing, it is incredibly important that people who are caring, and taking on caring responsibilities, can afford to do so and are not forced…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)Let me make sure that I understand what the Minister is saying. The Welsh payments were considered exempted, and this measure is just the legislation catching up with the…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Does the hon. Lady share my concern that the post-legislative review scrutiny that is supposed to take place in Government Departments does not always take place—and does not…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)Like the Labour party, the SNP will not oppose this measure. These are positive changes. Particularly on EMI, the Government have listened to what companies are asking for, and…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)On the point about how well-off people feel, does the hon. Member know that in 2008, 12% of people in the UK believed that their children would be worse off than them? Now, IPSOS…16 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)As I said both in the Committee of the whole House and earlier today, I have a number of questions about clause 87, which relates to the post-duty point dilution of alcoholic…16 May 2023