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HANSARDDraft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I advise the hon. Lady that the best bit of legislation from this Government originated from a Labour Government. Neighbourhood planning was wisely taken up by both the coalition…27 Jun 2019HANSARDDraft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I will let the Minister respond.27 Jun 2019HANSARDDiscrimination in SportFirst, may I thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for your sterling work over a long time for the rugby league group in Parliament and the sport of rugby league? I am certain that the…12 Jun 2019HANSARDDraft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to serve with your good self in the Chair, Mr Hanson. I have six questions. First, the Minister eulogised the benefits of the project to the country. Perhaps he…15 May 2019HANSARDDraft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019Before we vote, could the Minister tell us whether the Government have plans to bring forward comparable regulations that will allow everyone else’s councils to act pre-emptively…15 May 2019HANSARDDraft Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019Nottinghamshire.15 May 2019HANSARDVillage HallsBassetlaw will be happy to pioneer the green energy policy in village halls, along with the Secretary of State and the Government. We offer all our village halls to the…09 May 2019HANSARDVillage HallsThe question, Mr Speaker, is this: does the Minister agree that such a partnership would be in the national interest?09 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ8. When last month a football referee in Nottinghamshire had to flee a game, lock himself in the car and call the police, the Football Association responded with a six-match ban…24 Apr 2019HANSARDDraft State Aid (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I am rather opposed to the regulations. I do not disagree with what my hon. Friend said, but I take a more robust view, more in line with that of the Labour party leader, on state…10 Apr 2019HANSARDDraft State Aid (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The instrument is very specific, and what I am doing is outlining why I will vote against it. I object to the transfer—there should be no transfer and no restrictions on giving…10 Apr 2019HANSARDDraft State Aid (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I hear that we may be free next week. Will my hon. Friend propose that the Committee adjourn until then, so that we can sit throughout the week in order to do the necessary,…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Voter ID PilotsLet us get this right: the privileged class of MPs can register once in London and once in their constituency and vote twice at local elections, but should this House foolishly…10 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActDoes my right hon. and learned Friend not recognise that, in some areas, there is huge opposition among the electorate to having European elections, but there is the opportunity,…25 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWould my right hon. and learned Friend not also accept, on the proposal put to him this afternoon of having separate votes on the political declaration and the withdrawal…25 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Actrose —25 Mar 2019HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation Victims: Criminal RecordsThere is a handful of people whose views should be forgotten, and that is that increasing number of commentators and politicians who suggest that this is a waste of money. I have…19 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Railway (Licensing of Railway Undertakings) (Amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Can the Minister confirm that once we have left the European Union, renationalisation of the railways is a policy option that will be easy to deliver, unlike under EU public…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Protection for WorkersI recall, as an MP, taking a delegation of miners’ leaders to Brussels to argue for jobs and investment, but we were blocked by the state aid rules that the European Commission…06 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundMy hon. Friend the Member for Wigan (Lisa Nandy) and the hon. Member for Brigg and Goole (Andrew Percy) have made important points, which I am sure the Secretary of State will…04 Mar 2019