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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State claimed that more funding had gone into education than ever before, but he will know that real-terms funding for further education colleges has fallen by 9%…12 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I ask the Leader of the House for a debate to review the progress and work of HS2 and its phased priorities? Clearly, the pandemic has led to a restructuring of the economy, a…08 Oct 2020HANSARDCarbon TariffsI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his position on the Front Bench, having worked with him on the International Trade Committee for a couple of years. Contrary to the points…08 Oct 2020HANSARDCarbon TariffsWhat discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the potential merits of using carbon tariffs to reduce emissions…08 Oct 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]The right hon. Lady is making some powerful arguments, and I commend her for that. She will probably have picked up, as I did the other day, that Exxon Mobil has been surpassed in…07 Oct 2020HANSARDEngagementsAcross the UK, our universities are struggling to contain the coronavirus, with some 5,000 cases reported in recent weeks. Our communities deserve better and more local and…07 Oct 2020HANSARD Alternative Fuelled Vehicles: Energy ProvisionI thank the Minister and all Members who have participated in the debate. We have had a healthy discussion and there is lot of consensus. Some interesting points have been raised.…06 Oct 2020HANSARD Alternative Fuelled Vehicles: Energy ProvisionI beg to move, That this House has considered energy provision and alternative-fuelled vehicles. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts; it is very good to…06 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Birmingham, Sandwell and Solihull) Regulations 2020Perhaps my hon. Friend can explain, or the Minister can when she comes to sum up, but I am not clear about what role Mayors play in this particular situation. Perhaps that is…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Fly-tipping: PenaltiesI fully agree with all the points that the hon. Gentleman is making. I have taken photographs of fly-tipping at the roadside where there has been a broken number plate from a car…01 Oct 2020HANSARD Fly-tipping: PenaltiesThe hon. Gentleman is making an important point, and I congratulate him on securing this very important debate. I am sure he agrees with me and those around the Chamber that one…01 Oct 2020HANSARD Fly-tipping: PenaltiesThose figures are really interesting and pleasing to hear, but 3,000, which is the national figure, when compared with 12,200 for the number of cases in Warwickshire, obviously…01 Oct 2020HANSARD Town and Country PlanningI rise to oppose these plans. What have we learned since the war? When we think back to the new towns developed in Hertfordshire, Essex and elsewhere, and the great planning that…30 Sept 2020HANSARDRestructuring of Warwickshire County CouncilI rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Warwickshire. The petition states: The petition of residents of Warwickshire, Declares that the proposed restructuring…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Professional and Amateur Sport: Government SupportI attended Warwick racecourse more or less a week ago, and I was really impressed by the safeguards it has put in place. Some 500 racegoers attended, and it could easily have…30 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Bolton) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. As my hon. Friend said, we have debated the points in hindsight over many weeks now. What is frustrating for the…29 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Chancellor claims that certain businesses and jobs are no longer viable—he says “unviable”. Will the Minister explain how the Government can support people sitting on packed…29 Sept 2020HANSARDDraft Prevention of Trade Diversion (Key Medicines) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020How frequently will labelling be reviewed by the Secretary of State, and on what products?28 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesOn that very point, the whole issue about the consequences is to do with the role of the United States, and in President Trump we no longer see a global policeman: we actually see…24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy hon. Friend is making a powerful, balanced and considered speech. On that point about the international response, could the accords that have been struck with the UAE and…24 Sept 2020