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HANSARDEngagementsMay I ask the Prime Minister a question about Sue Gray’s report— [ Interruption. ] Colleagues may groan, but I am only asking it because I asked the Prime Minister this question…09 Feb 2022HANSARDElective TreatmentThe Secretary of State will know that many on this side of the House were very reluctant, but did support the increase in resources for the NHS through the increase to national…08 Feb 2022HANSARDEconomic UpdateFirst, I thank the Chancellor for coming to the House to make his statement before he does a press conference. That is the right order of priorities. I also thank him for engaging…03 Feb 2022HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for MoneyI welcome the Chancellor’s clear confirmation last week that, far from writing off any of that money, the Government are going after everyone who has claimed it fraudulently.…01 Feb 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportWe have been asked to keep some sense of perspective, and I think that is right. The question here is whether those who make the law obey the law—that is pretty fundamental. Many,…31 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Parties: Police InvestigationI accept that the Paymaster General may not be able to answer this question now, but will he assure the House that either he or other Ministers will keep the House posted about…25 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI hope the Prime Minister will forgive me for not being extraordinarily grateful for the withdrawal of these measures. I and many colleagues did not think that they were necessary…19 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the change in the self-isolation rules that the Secretary of State set out. It is a good indication that the Government can be flexible on policy, so let me have another…13 Jan 2022HANSARDVaccination StrategyMy sources in the NHS tell me that last week they received either from the Department or from NHS England instructions effectively on how to go about firing people from the NHS in…12 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMay I press the Prime Minister on a couple of previous answers? He has come to the House today to extend plan B restrictions for a further three weeks, but he will know that the…05 Jan 2022HANSARDSchool Openings: January 2022On a point of order, Mr Speaker. You heard me ask the Minister, in the urgent question, whether there were plans for a press conference today. No. 10 has now confirmed that the…15 Dec 2021HANSARDSchool Openings: January 2022May I put on record my thanks to the headteachers, teachers and all the staff at schools in the Forest of Dean for the huge effort that they have made both during the period when…15 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthLet me start with a few words about the big picture. My hon. Friend the Member for Winchester (Steve Brine) put this very well. We know that covid is going to be with us forever,…14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI am listening carefully to the Secretary of State’s comments and am grateful that he has brought these measures before the House. I asked him yesterday whether he would give a…14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI have seen that, and I look forward to the information from the UK. The point I have been making in my constant repetition about the House sitting next week or the week after or…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateMr Deputy Speaker, you will be aware that a couple of days ago the Department of Health and Social Care published something on social media that jumped the gun on the decision the…13 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I think we established when debating these measures before that it was essential for the proper conduct of business and for Ministers…08 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I understand that the Prime Minister’s official spokesman has now confirmed that a Downing Street press conference hosted by the Prime…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateHaving looked very carefully at the evidence and listened to what the Secretary of State said, I have to say that the initial evidence on omicron does not support the introduction…08 Dec 2021HANSARDRegional GrowthI thank the Chief Secretary for what he said in support of the western gateway, but may I draw to his attention the importance of skills to improving regional growth? On Thursday…07 Dec 2021