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HANSARDRetail Crime PreventionI am grateful to my right hon. Friend, who has done so much in this area. I agree that reducing shoplifting to the status of a parking offence has sent entirely the wrong signal.…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillMay I have just one second more? I am very grateful, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sure the Secretary of State does not want an unintended consequence in Northern Ireland, so will he…30 Oct 2019HANSARDWelfare Mitigation Payments7. If he will bring forward legislative proposals to maintain welfare mitigation payments in Northern Ireland after March 2020.30 Oct 2019HANSARDWelfare Mitigation PaymentsI am— [ Interruption. ] I am sure that the people of Selly Oak would like the welcome that the Prime Minister just received. In view of the importance of this issue, will the…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Budget BillI am extremely grateful to the Secretary of State for giving way again. I had a stab at making this point earlier today during Northern Ireland questions, and I wonder whether he…30 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexOn the question of utilising intelligence, there were reports over the weekend that people living near the Waterglade industrial park had previously reported seeing migrants being…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIt has been reported that after years of campaigning, the drug Orkambi will now be available to people, such as my young constituent Jemima Bennett, which is wonderful news. I am…24 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexI appreciate that the investigation is at a very early stage, but given what we know about Bulgaria being used to support smuggling operations, is it right to assume that there…23 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesIt would be a national ID scheme.16 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesLike other Opposition Members, I see this Queen’s Speech as a bit of a fraud. It is being used in the most cynical way by those who see Parliament as no more than window dressing…16 Oct 2019HANSARD Deaths of Homeless PeopleI understand that there have been a mere 180 transactions under the ludicrous housing association right-to-buy lottery. Why does the Minister not just admit that was always a daft…01 Oct 2019HANSARD International Climate ActionWe have mentioned the involvement of young people. One of the demands of the Student Climate Network is to reform the curriculum to reflect the ecological crisis as an educational…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Hacker HouseI understand that Ms Arcuri’s mother has described the Prime Minister as her daughter’s sponsor? What kind of sponsorship does he provide?25 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)We rightly heard earlier today several tributes recognising your role, Mr Speaker, in protecting Parliament and parliamentarians and making Parliament relevant and accessible to…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)I certainly agree with my hon. Friend. I fear the attempts to silence and close down this House. Can any of us really talk about the rule of law and expect our constituents to…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)I think that that is the conclusion that most rational people have come to. That seems the inevitability of where we are heading. The Prime Minister of this country should not be…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)The terrible fear is that the Prime Minister and other members of the Government are saying one thing and doing another, which is what the recent resignation of the Secretary of…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)I totally agree.09 Sept 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme: Looked-after Children and Care LeaversI entirely agree with the points that my hon. Friend has raised. That was part of the purpose of calling this debate: I do not think that the scheme as currently designed will…03 Sept 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme: Looked-after Children and Care LeaversI beg to move, That this House has considered the EU Settlement Scheme and looked-after children and care leavers. Good morning, Mr Bone. It is nice to be back and a pleasure to…03 Sept 2019