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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) BillIt is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Aberdeen North (Kirsty Blackman). The two of us often seem to be in the Chamber at a similar time discussing tax issues.…30 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillMy hon. Friend has ably set out the cost of a potential long extension as being £90 billion, or whatever it might be. Has he considered the cost to the public purse of running…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillLet me assist my hon. Friend. This question of the date has been a vexed one. Obviously, we are not in favour of any extension, but the Commission tends to think that 22 May is a…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business RatesI put on record that I have been trying to take action for a number of years to exempt public conveniences from business rates. Especially in respect of the towns in my…02 Apr 2019HANSARDOverseas Soft PowerRoyal Yacht Britannia played a key role in promoting UK trade around the globe during her years of active service. More than 50 Members of this House believe that such a role…02 Apr 2019HANSARDOverseas Soft Power15. What steps he is taking to enhance UK soft power overseas.02 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionHas this petition not shown clearly what the People’s Vote is about, and made its veil drop? One could argue that the People’s Vote has no grand ambitions such as, “Let’s have…01 Apr 2019HANSARDForeign Influence on ElectionsThe hon. Lady has a unique relationship with the Electoral Commission; I perversely do as well now, and I have fast-track communication with it. I have lots of complaints about…28 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House confirm that the very act of the Prime Minister signing what is, in effect, an amendment to the Lisbon treaty under royal prerogative makes whatever…26 Mar 2019HANSARDMaintenance of stroke services at Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Hospital MargatePetitions get varying amounts of interest, and this one had phenomenal interest among 3,243 residents. The petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of South…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Small Business ExportsMy hon. Friend talks about a spirit of working together; has he considered whether the good plan for the future that the Department for International Trade is pursuing should…20 Mar 2019HANSARDElection Expenses (Authorisation of Free or Discounted Support)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Representation of the People Act 1983 to provide that election expenses relating to property, goods, services or…12 Mar 2019HANSARDDRAFT GENERAL FOOD HYGIENE (AMENDMENT) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019
DRAFT CONTAMINANTS IN FOOD (AMENDMENT) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019
DRAFT SPECIFIC FOOD HYGIENE (AMENDMENT ETC.) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019
DRAFT GENERAL FOOD LAW (AMENDMENT ETC.) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019I am sure the hon. Lady is aware that the pages of regulations that we are trying to transpose into UK law have never had parliamentary scrutiny. They are regulations, so as soon…05 Mar 2019HANSARDDRAFT GENERAL FOOD HYGIENE (AMENDMENT) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019
DRAFT CONTAMINANTS IN FOOD (AMENDMENT) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019
DRAFT SPECIFIC FOOD HYGIENE (AMENDMENT ETC.) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019
DRAFT GENERAL FOOD LAW (AMENDMENT ETC.) (EU EXIT) REGULATIONS 2019I have.05 Mar 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.20 Feb 2019HANSARD Deprivation of Citizenship StatusIn fighting Daesh, we faced a new phenomenon. People through their own actions decided to join and embrace a new foul and warped state. It was a matter for them to choose. May I…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Last week at Prime Minister’s questions, the right hon. Gentleman the Leader of the Opposition chose to mention my constituency of South Thanet,…20 Feb 2019HANSARDMental Health ProvisionOne of my constituents, Mark Verrion, is a patient of Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. He was first admitted on a temporary basis following an unfortunate…19 Feb 2019HANSARDMental Health Provision4. What steps the Government are taking to improve mental health service provision.19 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Environment and Wildlife (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to serve under you, Mr Austin. Is the hon. Gentleman saying that he prefers any strengthening or reduction of environmental matters to be done remotely from the…14 Feb 2019