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HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillThis has been a constructive debate, and I thank Members across the Chamber for their positive contributions and suggestions, which I hope will be taken up in the other place. I…29 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillThe Government are asking Parliament to expedite the parliamentary progress of this Bill. In everyday circumstances, it would not be fast-tracked, but would be subject to a lower…29 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillI beg to move amendment 2, page 2, line 2, at end insert “, and— (c) to which a temporary traffic regulation order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is…29 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentIn this afternoon’s debate, we have heard strong and powerful interventions from parliamentarians, particularly from the Opposition Benches, that were centrally about restoring…24 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentYes, it was a levy, as the hon. Member is right to point out, so it would not have been his personal money out of his pocket, but it was undoubtedly a saving. After the…24 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysNo. Before the Prime Minister’s U-turn, Minister after Minister told us, “We don’t normally fund free school meals outside term time.” Well, we do not normally furlough 9 million…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysFrom one Wythenshawe-born lad to another, thank you Marcus Rashford. For a United fan, it has been a pleasure to see so many people united from across the football family and well…16 Jun 2020HANSARDBuilding Safety ProgrammeSecond.15 Jun 2020HANSARDBuilding Safety ProgrammeThree years on from the Grenfell disaster, when 72 people tragically lost their lives, 245 buildings are clad in dangerous ACM and at least 1,700 are clad in equally flammable…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for North Shropshire (Mr Paterson). First and foremost, I want to put on record my thanks to the local farming community in my…13 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsI welcome the Prime Minister back to his place, on my birthday. Halton and Cheshire West and Chester councils, covering my constituency, have stepped up to the national challenge,…06 May 2020HANSARDNon-ACM CladdingAs we get close to the third anniversary of Grenfell, when 72 people tragically lost their lives, hundreds of thousands of tenants and leaseholders are still living in unsafe…28 Apr 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewJeff in my constituency, who is hard-working, played by the rules. According to the rules, as far as Jeff was concerned, and as advised by accountants and even by HRMC, everything…19 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateIf Denmark can step in and offer 70% subsidies as a transitional arrangement, why can’t the Chancellor? Step up. Step up!17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19Many constituents up and down the country are doing the right and inevitable thing and cancelling Easter holidays, but far too many are doing the hokey-cokey between travel…17 Mar 2020HANSARDEducationApprenticeships are down 46% since the introduction of the levy. What will the Minister do in National Careers Week to turn that around?16 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)A GP has been in touch with me today to say that they were in close proximity to a patient who is likely to have coronavirus and have been sent home to self-isolate, but they have…16 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Halton General Hospital campus—which, as the Minister knows, is part of Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust—has been turned down twice for capital…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillWith the leave of the House, I thank everyone who has attended and spoken today, some at more considerable length than others. I thank the hon. Member for Aylesbury (Rob Butler),…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillI thank the hon. Member for his intervention and indeed for his support. This Bill does cover the broad scope, as did the 2013 guidelines, so yes to his question.13 Mar 2020