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HANSARDOBR: Resignation of ChairI echo fellow members of the Treasury Committee in commending Richard Hughes for his work and for taking responsibility for what the OBR itself acknowledged is the worst failure…03 Dec 2025HANSARDOffice for Budget Responsibility ForecastsHaving spent the past 18 months arguing that this Government have mismanaged the public finances, the Conservatives have now come to the House to argue that the public finances…01 Dec 2025HANSARDDriving Test Availability: South-eastWill the Minister give way?26 Nov 2025HANSARDCourt BacklogsI thank the Minister for her answer. I have heard, from several constituents who are victims of domestic abuse, how the delays in the family court that were inherited from the…11 Nov 2025HANSARDCourt Backlogs22. What steps he is taking to help tackle court backlogs.11 Nov 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023I thank the Secretary of State for his answer and for his remarks in yesterday’s statement about the professionalism, bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces and veterans,…15 Oct 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 20231. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.15 Oct 2025HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (Eighth sitting)I want to add my voice and the calls of my constituents for that issue to be addressed and tackled. I have been contacted by several constituents, one of whom has lost up to 70%…11 Sept 2025HANSARDEmployer National Insurance Contributions: Economic GrowthWhen I was elected for the first time last year, my constituents told me that they wanted this Labour Government to rebuild our public services, which is what our tax changes are…09 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty Taxesrose—03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesA moment ago, the shadow Chancellor suggested that he would not get into speculation, but this whole debate is premised on media speculation. I asked him to comment on an actual…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesThe foundation for being able to cut interest rates is a stable economy, and that is exactly what the Bank of England has done. We are putting more money directly into people’s…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesAs my hon. Friend the Member for Gateshead Central and Whickham (Mark Ferguson) pointed out, the motion we are debating is based purely on media speculation. It also conveniently…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesOne of the suggestions made to the Government earlier this year was from Conservative-run Hampshire county council, to increase the council tax on my constituents by 15%. That was…03 Sept 2025HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (Second sitting)Q It does not appear to be easily definable. What the financial benefits to members of an investment will be is easier to define through the fiduciary duty, but what is popular…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (Second sitting)Q In your written evidence, the Phoenix Group encourages Parliament to reassess some of the timelines for the initiatives to ensure that there is sufficient time for market…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (Second sitting)Q What would be the challenges of that extension and scope? Tim Fassam: We see it predominantly as opportunity. We are not saying that the rules necessarily need to change. We are…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (Second sitting)Q You said on Second Reading that you would encourage trustees, if they are considering a surplus release, to prioritise indexation of those that have not received it on their…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (First sitting)Q I want to ask about Unison’s point about LGPS funds requiring equal member and employer representation on boards—I should declare an interest as a member of said trade union.…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to return to your comments, Councillor Phillips, to be sure that I caught your meaning. You mentioned the popularity or otherwise of network grid schemes running across…02 Sept 2025