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HANSARD SanctionsThe Minister and I have worked on various things over the years. Those of us in all parties who are passionate about sanctions are still extremely worried about certain…24 May 2024HANSARD SanctionsWill the Minister accept some evidence I have about the Earl of Oxford and Asquith that I think should be urgently considered by all of us careful and worried about sanctions?24 May 2024HANSARD CoronersAs the Minister may be aware, I had two tragic cases in my constituency involving an inquest. Does he not think it is about time that we modernised the whole system and gave it…24 May 2024HANSARD CoronersI agree with what the hon. Gentleman, my Select Committee colleague, has just said about the Chair of the Committee, the hon. and learned Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Sir…24 May 2024HANSARD Valedictory DebateIt is a great privilege to be able to speak today as the longest-serving Labour Member of Parliament. I made my maiden speech on 3 July 1979, and here we are heading for a 4 July…24 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI, too, thank Liam Laurence Smyth, who was the first Clerk who worked for me when I was Chair of the Education Committee. He became a great friend and mentor, and this House will…23 May 2024HANSARDNHS ProcurementIt is a little-known fact that from 1979 to 1981, I was a member of the Public Accounts Committee. I really enjoyed that experience. This is one of my last questions in this House…23 May 2024HANSARD Disabled People on Benefits: EHRC InvestigationIn all the time I have been in this House—it is quite a long time—I have never picked on civil servants or the people who deliver policies on the ground, because I am always…23 May 2024HANSARD E-scooters: Deaths and Serious InjuriesI beg to move, That this House has considered e-scooter deaths and serious injuries. What a pleasure it is to make possibly my last speech in Parliament under your chairmanship,…22 May 2024HANSARD E-scooters: Deaths and Serious InjuriesI totally agree. It can be a vital means of transport for business or leisure, and where properly regulated, it is to be welcomed, but when it is totally unregulated, it breaks…22 May 2024HANSARD E-scooters: Deaths and Serious InjuriesI mentioned PACTS. We have always believed in evidence-based policy and what works in other countries. Is it not time that the Government and all of us woke up to what is good…22 May 2024HANSARD E-scooters: Deaths and Serious InjuriesI am listening with great interest. The Minister is obviously very knowledgeable about this area, but I beg him to rapidly assess the best course of action. Beside me I have my…22 May 2024HANSARD E-scooters: Deaths and Serious InjuriesThe Minister is being very kind on this auspicious occasion. Could he say something about the insurance of e-scooters? People are going to get killed and their lives are going to…22 May 2024HANSARD E-scooters: Deaths and Serious InjuriesI am surprised to be called again: looking at the time, I was not sure I would have the opportunity. This has been an excellent debate. There are a lot of good people here who are…22 May 2024HANSARDBiosecurity ThreatsDoes the Minister agree that there are real concerns in the light of recent reports about the increasing recklessness with which Russian operatives may interfere in our economy,…20 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. I am sorry, Mr Speaker, I was thinking of an even better question— Stick to the main one. Indeed. As you know, Mr Speaker, my family comes from a military background, although…20 May 2024HANSARDAir Safety9. If he will have discussions with (a) Airbus and (b) Boeing on air safety.16 May 2024HANSARDAir SafetyThe Minister might know that I am the chair of a manufacturing group for Members of Parliament. Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Boeing are amazing manufacturers at the heart of our…16 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I lift the mood of the Leader of the House this morning? She seems a bit down. Can we have more of a celebration of the people who work here? They are now going to have…16 May 2024HANSARDPeople with Autism: EmploymentThe Minister is right that the Buckland inquiry and report are a breath of fresh air. I contributed to that inquiry as chair of the Westminster Commission on Autism. However, is…13 May 2024