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HANSARDSpring StatementTo end Brexit uncertainty, business wants a commitment to the customs union; frictionless access to the EU market; and the skilled and unskilled labour that comes from it. Will…13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionEarlier the Secretary of State referred to the 140,000 or so companies that trade exclusively with Europe, only about 40,000 of which have registered and got their EORI numbers,…13 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Chancellor has claimed that the best way to protect the public finances from a decline in the motor industry post-Brexit is to back the PM’s deal. The Society of Motor…05 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingWill the hon. Gentleman give way?04 Mar 2019HANSARDLocal Authority ServicesOfsted has said in its latest monitoring report that despite the good work of my council, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, it is still deeply concerned that children risk…04 Mar 2019HANSARDLocal Authority Services1. What recent assessment he has made of the effects of changes in the level of central Government funding for local authorities on the adequacy of services provided by those…04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingOn the issue of pressure on teacher’s pay, I have had a communication from a headteacher in my constituency about the upcoming 40% increase in teachers’ pension contributions.…04 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe recent Government report states that only 40,000 of the 240,000 British businesses that trade exclusively with the EU have applied for their export registration number.…28 Feb 2019HANSARD Adriatic Land 5 Ltd (Stevenage)Order. Would the people leaving the hall please leave quietly? Another debate is about to begin. I call Stephen McPartland.27 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekBefore I call John Lamont, I inform hon. Members that I intend to start calling the Front-Bench spokespeople by 10.30 am at the latest. After some simple arithmetic, that works…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekBefore I move on to the other speakers, I point out for the record that the intervention was made by Rachael Maskell, not Louise Haigh, her close friend. However, I noticed that…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekI call Louise Haigh.27 Feb 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationI have often heard Ministers say in justification of restrictions on school budgets that there are large balances. In my own constituency of West Bromwich West, the cumulative…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipWhat contingency measures will the Government put in place to protect the UK defence industry from losing the automatic right to bid for contracts within the European economic…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Young Carers SupportAbsolutely. In fact, there was an earlier remark on the almost haphazard way in which young carer organisations can access funding. The fact is that to provide a proper, long-term…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Young Carers SupportI certainly agree that this problem is not confined to what were historically called deprived areas. By its very nature, the role of a young carer is often so hidden from general…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Young Carers SupportIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Owen. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Central (Paul Blomfield) on securing the debate and on the…12 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUSo far, the Prime Minister’s Brexit policy has involved transport arrangements with no ships, a facilitation arrangement in Northern Ireland with no facilitators and a backstop…12 Feb 2019HANSARDDeficit ReductionThe Bank of England has forecast a range of negative impacts on the economy from Britain’s leaving the EU, with or without a deal. What assessment has the Chancellor made of the…29 Jan 2019HANSARDAppropriate ME TreatmentWill the Minister give way?24 Jan 2019