Contributions
619 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDPost Office NetworkWhat steps he is taking to support the sustainability of the post office network.16 Jun 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkI thank the Minister for his answer, but during the covid-19 pandemic, when sub-postmasters have proved just how essential they are to our communities, many are handing in their…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Orderindicated dissent.15 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic OrderThe Prime Minister has announced yet another review in The Daily Telegraph today, and the Secretary of State has vigorously defended this and tried to reassure hon. and right hon.…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsHappy birthday, Mr Speaker. Post Office Ltd has been allowed to destabilise the post office network by its underhand and legally dubious actions. This Government must take up…10 Jun 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Wider OpeningMany people in the BAME community living in multigenerational households are not planning to send their children to school because they are afraid that they will bring the virus…09 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsA senior Government figure told a reporter for The Sunday Times that the UK Government will end the job retention scheme even if the Scottish Government decide to continue with…20 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Housing MarketThis morning, I saw the Secretary of State’s social media posts on the easing of restrictions; every comment and reply from members of the public that I saw highlighted…13 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Economic PackageI am glad that the Chancellor has confounded recent worrying rumours regarding the job retention scheme that caused grave concern to my constituents. Will he liaise with the…12 May 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkI agree with my hon. Friend that that all matters. I am an old person—[Hon. Members : “No!”] I know everyone is shaking their head in amazement. I understand this issue. People…10 Mar 2020HANSARD British Steel IndustryNo, I would like to carry on—10 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkI totally agree. Across the House, in all the debates that we have had, there has been consensus and unanimity about what needs to be done. Time and again, folk have urged the…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkI totally agree. The crux of the matter is that if we allow things to continue as they are, there will be a continual and continuous decline in the post office network until it…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkThat will be one of my asks of the Minister. I have numerous asks, which might not surprise those present. The Scottish post office network has the highest number of temporarily…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkAbsolutely. I was outside Wishaw post office, which was temporarily shut, when a disabled constituent came to get her benefits. She did not have enough money to get on the bus to…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkAbsolutely. In constituency business, I too have heard of people taking on a post office in their existing business and being told that it is the new nirvana and things will only…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkThe hon. Gentleman makes a vital point, which I will cover later. Post offices matter to everyone. We are not all digitally inclined. We are not all able to access digital…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkI said earlier that there was unanimity across this Chamber, and there is. I thank the right hon. Lady for her intervention, and of course I agree with her. It is really important…10 Mar 2020HANSARD British Steel IndustryI really did not think I would be in such agreement with the hon. Gentleman, but I am pleased to say that on this topic, I am. After a study into the industry, the UK Government…10 Mar 2020HANSARD British Steel IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I congratulate the hon. Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock) on securing this important debate. As someone more…10 Mar 2020