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HANSARDDraft Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Supplementary Provisions and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2019I am happy to confirm that I was not here in 1887. Lichfield is one of the very few cities in the country—only 13, I believe—to have a sheriff, complete with two gold maces going…13 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend will know that the restrictive common agricultural policy has damaged agriculture in Africa. After Brexit, what can we do to stimulate trade, particularly…13 Feb 2019HANSARDSupermarket Supply Chains: Human RightsMay I invite my hon. Friend to meet Sir Charlie Mayfield, who is the chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, which of course includes Waitrose? She will know that it has an audit…12 Feb 2019HANSARDMoney Laundering1. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in prosecuting money laundering.31 Jan 2019HANSARDMoney LaunderingIt seems that the Government need to get an even firmer grip on the Serious Fraud Office and the Crown Prosecution Service. Does my right hon. and learned Friend have any plans to…31 Jan 2019HANSARDSocial Media Platforms and Hate SpeechNick Clegg seems to have landed on his feet since leaving this place and is now the government affairs officer or director or vice-president of Facebook, earning a million or two…31 Jan 2019HANSARDSocial Media Platforms and Hate SpeechA bit more, I am told by a colleague sitting in front of me. Nick Clegg seemed startled at the idea that Facebook has any responsibility in this area when asked about it on…31 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I think the hon. Member for Oldham West and Royton (Jim McMahon) may have inadvertently misled the House. He claimed that no one had said during…29 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Free Trade AgreementsShopping lists are actually quite important, as are people’s livelihoods. Is it not the case that these 40 roll-over countries represent just 12% of our trade? Can I tell the…24 Jan 2019HANSARDUniversitiesA number of university students have been traumatised by remainers saying that they will no longer be able to participate in the Erasmus programme. Will my hon. Friend—if he is…24 Jan 2019HANSARDWest Midlands EconomyQ11. What recent assessment she has made of the prospects for the economy in the west midlands; and if she will make a statement.23 Jan 2019HANSARDWest Midlands EconomyAs ever, that is great news for the west midlands and it shows our firm economic policy, but will my right hon. Friend now welcome the new Birmingham airport masterplan, which…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Ancient Woodland Inventory (England)In the year that the Government have designated the year of green action, I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the periodic updating of the…23 Jan 2019HANSARDCrossCountry Rail FranchiseLike Sheffield, we do not get much salt water in the west midlands, but West Midlands Railway is now purchasing over £1 billion- worth of new rolling stock. Could not the Minister…10 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment: West MidlandsThat is fantastic news, but I think the Prime Minister will agree with me that transport is also key to employment. I want to raise the question of the rail line that lies between…09 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment: West MidlandsQ11. What discussions she has had with the Mayor of the west midlands on the creation of employment in that region; and if she will make a statement.09 Jan 2019HANSARDHIV/AIDS10. The Uganda Virus Research Institute does a huge amount of work on HIV/AIDS and, of course, was jointly set up with the British Government back in 1988. What work is the…09 Jan 2019HANSARDSupply ChainsWith the worrying news that German output has fallen by 4.7%, what can Britain do, post Brexit, to help the German economy with a thriving British economy?08 Jan 2019