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HANSARDVehicle Tampering OffencesWe should not be going after legitimate car owners, who take great pride in their cars, but with 40 million vehicle licences on UK roads, this plague of antisocial behaviour with…25 Apr 2022HANSARDVehicle Tampering OffencesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I congratulate Gareth James on securing 112,000—is that right?—signatures on the petition in order to get this…25 Apr 2022HANSARDVehicle Tampering OffencesI am grateful to the hon. Member. I love motorsport as well, and I love classic cars. There is nothing better than jumping up on my NorthRoad cycle—those bikes are produced in my…25 Apr 2022HANSARD Digital PersecutionI am very grateful to the Minister for giving way and I join her in congratulating the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) on securing the debate. Just before the pandemic, as…21 Apr 2022HANSARD A5 in the Midlands: ImprovementsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. Before the debate started, you reminded us of the famous folk song about the A5. I have the answer—it was Christy…23 Mar 2022HANSARD A5 in the Midlands: ImprovementsI will, Mr Hosie. I congratulate the hon. Member for Rugby (Mark Pawsey) on securing the debate about an issue on which he has campaigned for some time. It is of huge importance…23 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseResidents of Lantern Court and Compass Point in my constituency are stuck in limbo with unaffordable insurance premiums and eyewatering repair bills while they are unable to sell…17 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs you well know, Mr Speaker, I am a lifelong member of the Fianna Phadraig Irish pipe band in Wythenshawe; it is my great honour to stand at this Dispatch Box and wish one and…17 Mar 2022HANSARDIran DetaineesThe American academic Margaret Mead famously said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever…16 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Do I understand rightly that Labour’s fully costed windfall tax on the energy companies is opposed by both governing parties in…16 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine Sponsorship SchemeThe Secretary of State said that the webpage to volunteer to sponsor a Ukrainian refugee has gone live, but the ITV journalist, Paul Brand, has just reported that it does not work…14 Mar 2022HANSARDSchool Buildings: RefurbishmentI cannot begin to describe how much Sale High School in my constituency needs a rebuild. There is a local financial solution on the table, which is being put at risk by Department…14 Mar 2022HANSARDExecutions in Saudi ArabiaPope Francis recently said that the death penalty is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the human person, and is inadmissible in all cases. Following on from what the…14 Mar 2022HANSARDRussian Oil Import BanTo follow on from the question of the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin), many businesses, such as aviation, which has a massive impact on my…09 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2022I note my hon. Friend’s points and I will leave the Minister to respond to them. We are considering this SI in a liberal democracy in which I can directly ask the Minister…01 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2022It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I feel the hot breath of my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff West on my neck, so happy St David’s day to you…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineFollowing on from the question from the hon. Member for Hastings and Rye (Sally-Ann Hart), Sky News is reporting that over 1,000 brave souls—Russian souls—were arrested last night…25 Feb 2022HANSARD UkraineMr Speaker, “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.” Will the Prime Minister reiterate that our quarrel is not with…24 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat assessment has the Secretary of State made about how the two-child benefit cap negatively affects faith communities, where larger families are more prevalent?07 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.07 Feb 2022