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HANSARD Refurbishing Trains: ContractsMy hon. Friend referred in his opening statement to a new order from TransPennine. He will be aware that there is severe overcrowding on the Cleethorpes-Manchester-Liverpool…07 Dec 2023HANSARD BBC FundingOne important aspect of public service broadcasting is regional news. We have already experienced cuts to BBC local radio, but regional news programmes, such as the Lincolnshire…07 Dec 2023HANSARDMiddle East: UK Military DeploymentsCan my right hon. Friend elaborate on the efforts the Government are making to de-escalate the conflict, in the hope that this would reduce civilian casualties?05 Dec 2023HANSARDCPTPP: Small and Medium-sized EnterprisesI thank the Secretary of State for her answer. It is great news that we are progressing membership of CPTPP and I welcome what she says about SMEs. Many SMEs will be new to…30 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, the BBC announced that it was reducing the time allocation for the “Newsnight” programme. [ Interruption. ] The reason given was that it wants to concentrate more on…30 Nov 2023HANSARDCPTPP: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises1. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership on small and medium-sized enterprises in the…30 Nov 2023HANSARD Grey SquirrelsI will call Virginia Crosbie to move the motion and then the Minister will respond. As is the convention in 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the Member in…28 Nov 2023HANSARDNuclear Test Veterans: Medical RecordsI remind hon. Members that they should bob if they wish to speak during the debate.28 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs was referenced earlier, there is growing concern in the retail trade about increases in shoplifting and, in particular, violence against shop workers. Does the Minister agree…27 Nov 2023HANSARDPublic Sector Procurement: Small and Medium-sized Businesses4. What steps his Department is taking to improve access to public sector procurement processes for small and medium-sized businesses.23 Nov 2023HANSARDPublic Sector Procurement: Small and Medium-sized BusinessesThe renewable energy sector offers great opportunities for SMEs to become involved in the supply chain. Many of them are unaware of the public sector tenders that are out there.…23 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe lives of all our constituents are greatly affected by public bodies that make decisions across a whole range of issues. Would it be better for many of those public bodies to…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HousePart of my constituency is fortunate still to be served by a daily newspaper, the Grimsby Telegraph. The funeral of one of its most distinguished journalists, Peter Chapman, took…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Debt in AfricaI intend to call the Front-Bench spokesmen from 3.25 pm onwards. I have four other Members indicating that they wish to speak, so I would be grateful if they could bear that…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Debt in AfricaSorry, I call Claudia Webbe.21 Nov 2023HANSARD Autism and Learning Disability TrainingI received prior notice that two Members wanted to speak in this debate. I will call the Front Benchers from 5.7 pm, if Members would bear that in mind.21 Nov 2023HANSARD RAAC: St Leonard’s, DurhamThe second.21 Nov 2023HANSARD Debt in AfricaWe were excited to listen to you, Tony.21 Nov 2023HANSARD Debt in AfricaI call Sir Tony Lloyd.21 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFarming communities and rural businesses in my constituency and across the country face many challenges. We have a new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…16 Nov 2023