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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I wonder whether the shadow Minister could indicate in which section of “Erskine May” that information can be found. If that applies to this letter, it will apply to all letters…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I was not disagreeing or agreeing. I was simply asking a question.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I think it is important to understand whether this is a general point of principle, as the hon. Member acknowledged in his comments about the previous Government’s decisions on…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I do not think it is a case of saying, “Well, you did it, so we’ll do it too.” It was just highlighting the absolute hypocrisy coming from the Opposition Benches.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The hon. Gentleman appears to presuppose that such a declaration would result in a person being turned down for the post. In fact, there was a declaration and the Select Committee…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The hon. Gentleman is being very gracious in giving way again, for which I am incredibly grateful. Could he explain what questions members of the Select Committee are not…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I want to address some of the points about the costs. I fear that as we discuss each amendment we run the risk of…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the shadow Minister for that intervention.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Oh, sorry.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The shadow Minister might be surprised to hear that I understand perfectly well what he said, as I have understood on all the previous occasions on which I have intervened. I am…03 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Will the shadow Minister propose changes to the Cabinet Office’s governance code on public appointments, which is where this decision sits?03 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCongratulations, Mr Speaker. GrimFalfest is part of Grimsby’s brilliant award-winning Viking festival. It launched in 2022, attracting more than 20,000 visitors, and now talented…22 May 2025HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryI beg to move, That this House has considered access to NHS dentistry. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting time for this debate and the colleagues who supported…22 May 2025HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryI am grateful for the number of Members who participated in the debate, and can only apologise to those who were not able to get in or whose time to speak was shortened. I thank…22 May 2025HANSARDRail Access: Grimsby and CleethorpesLocal analysis shows that a direct service from Cleethorpes to London could deliver growth of over £30 million a year to our region. As well as LNER, Grand Central has launched an…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Access: Grimsby and Cleethorpes13. What steps she is taking to improve rail access to Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency.15 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ13. Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes is the renewable energy capital of England, delivering home-grown, secure energy and boosting local skills. More than 12,000 people are employed…14 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMPs across the Humber region are united in support for the Viking carbon capture, usage and storage project. Can the Government give an update on any progress with track 2…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman will know that politicians are blamed for just about everything anyway, so it will not make much difference. This is a very tightly drafted Bill, and the role…28 Apr 2025