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HANSARDWar in GazaIn recent months, Israeli forces in Gaza have been responsible for the killing of aid workers, medics and journalists, including British citizens among them, and they have been…07 May 2024HANSARD Pension SchemesI can understand the attractions of such changes for Governments and corporates, but I impress upon the Minister the need to ensure that if changes of this sort are to be made…02 May 2024HANSARD Pension SchemesI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for touching on an area that I should perhaps have given more attention to. The most important protection we can give the beneficiaries…02 May 2024HANSARD Pension SchemesWhen I contacted the Speaker’s Office this morning, I was told there was only myself and the right hon. Member for East Ham (Sir Stephen Timms) down to speak, so I am delighted…02 May 2024HANSARD Pension SchemesI beg to move, That this House has considered pension schemes. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for allowing time for this debate. I last spoke about this issue…02 May 2024HANSARD Pension SchemesIt pains me to say it, but I think the right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. What might have started with the oil and gas companies is clearly going much wider. I should…02 May 2024HANSARD Furnished Holiday Lettings: TaxationOn a point of order, Dame Siobhain. When I intervened, I should have pointed out that I have a declarable interest registered. I apologise to the Chamber for not doing so at the…01 May 2024HANSARD Furnished Holiday Lettings: TaxationI understand the concerns about housing shortages, which I have in my constituency. The answer to the shortage of housing, however, is to build more houses; it is not to punish…01 May 2024HANSARD Financial Conduct Authority: AccountabilityI have absolutely no argument with the Minister on that point—it is absolutely sensible—but the fact of the matter is that the regulator was told not once, not twice, but three…01 May 2024HANSARD Financial Conduct Authority: AccountabilityI am delighted and relieved to see the hon. Gentleman in his place; he is absolutely right. The engagement of the average constituent—I am legally qualified, but I include myself…01 May 2024HANSARD Financial Conduct Authority: AccountabilityI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. In fact, as I hope will become clear as my remarks develop, the way that the FCA is going about its duties at the moment is working for…01 May 2024HANSARD Financial Conduct Authority: AccountabilityI beg to move, That this House has considered the accountability of the Financial Conduct Authority. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Philip. I welcome the…01 May 2024HANSARDImmigration UpdateThe Times reports this morning that the number of visas granted for care workers in March this year was 83% down on the figure for March 2023. Does the Minister expect that…01 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ3. I know that you, Mr Speaker, want to join me in sending condolences to the friends, family and colleagues of our former colleague, Lord Andrew Stunell, who served with…01 May 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)I have worked with the hon. Lady in her role as chair of the APPG, and I commend her for her work over many years. The point about the Lord Advocate is surely that the route to…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)I thank the hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows) for organising the briefing for us today. I attended it; I think there was only one sub-postmaster and one…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)The hon. Lady knows that I agree with her a lot more than either of us would ever admit, but on this matter, there is clearly a difference of opinion. The decision on whether the…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill (Instructions)Will the hon. and learned Lady let me explain why I take that view? On 16 January, the Lord Advocate made the following observations, and I think that she is quite right: “The…29 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingIs not the truth of the matter that the debate will continue whether we have it here or not? My colleague Liam McArthur has a Bill going through the Scottish Parliament at the…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences BillIf my new clause had been selected for debate, I would probably not seek to press it. I am not in a position to do anything more, but I thank the Minister for his assurances on…29 Apr 2024