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HANSARDPrisons: Staffing LevelsBut in looking at the way in which the Prison Service operates, will my hon. and learned Friend also review the kind of prisoners who are sent to open prisons? Bearing in mind the…08 Oct 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateThe Prime Minister put forward the chance of an election, and that election would have taken place before the European Council. It would have been possible at that European…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I join the shadow Leader of the House in asking for a debate on the Electoral Commission? Is my right hon. Friend aware that the Electoral Commission has referred many people…26 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateAs somebody who voted remain in the referendum, I am mindful of the fact that this House of Commons voted six to one in favour of having a referendum. On two occasions, the Prime…25 Sept 2019HANSARD HS2Thank you for that challenge, Mr Speaker. May I first welcome my right hon. Friend to his position? The easiest thing for the Government to do is to cancel this project. That…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionDoes the Leader of the Opposition want a general election? A yes or no will suffice.04 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)I think I am correct in saying that, in 2015, the Leader of the Opposition voted for the referendum. Did he mean to abide by the result?03 Sept 2019HANSARD G7 SummitWill the Prime Minister reflect on the fact that when the House of Commons debated the European Union Referendum Act 2015, it was passed by a majority of six to one and that, when…03 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsMay I thank my right hon. Friend for the way in which she has conducted herself as Prime Minister of this she country, for the dignified way in which she has approached the job…24 Jul 2019HANSARD High Speed 2Nimbyism.10 Jul 2019HANSARDCyber-securityCyber-security is one of the biggest threats facing not only the Government, but our major and smaller companies. What will my right hon. Friend do to ensure that the private…10 Jul 2019HANSARD High Speed 2Will the right hon. Gentleman, with his local knowledge, describe what is happening around Curzon Street now, and what has happened around Curzon Street for the last 20 years?10 Jul 2019HANSARD High Speed 2The Minister is right. Those people who say that the case has changed from speed to capacity should read the original document put out by the Labour Secretary of State for…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Did the Member who shouted initially say, “Not moved”?09 Jul 2019HANSARDTV Licences for Over-75sDoes the law allow the BBC to discriminate? If it does, should it not be the BBC that is responsible for bringing prosecutions, not the state?04 Jul 2019HANSARDSATs: Pressure on StudentsIs there any way to see whether pupils are being let down by their schools, other than seeing that they are not getting up to certain standards?24 Jun 2019HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North of EnglandWill my right hon. Friend consider publishing a report, showing in table form the investment in transport in the north between 2010 and 2019, and between 2001 and 2010, so that we…13 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)I beg to move amendment 5, in schedule 1, page 10, line 25, at end insert— “(2A) A person who has already gone through a fair and open competition to be appointed chair of the…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hanson. I do not want to take long over this; I very much welcome the Bill making faster progress than I thought it might…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)I am prepared to accept the Minister’s assurances, and will not seek to push the amendment to a vote. There is a practical way forward, and I look forward to hearing the…04 Jun 2019