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HANSARDIndependent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests ResignationI always feel sorry for the Minister when he has to come and defend the indefensible, but what we have heard this morning is a real disservice to the House, in that we have not…16 Jun 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDoes the Leader of the House agree that every one of our constituents deserves the inalienable right to breathe clean air? On Clean Air Day, is he concerned that all the people…16 Jun 2022HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationCan I make a point from a West Yorkshire point of view? Is my hon. Friend aware that we in the north are proud that over in Manchester and Salford we have the BBC hub, and that…14 Jun 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI beg the Leader of the House to urge his side not to stoke the fires of this dispute. My constituents want to work and they want to go on holiday; they do not want this…14 Jun 2022HANSARD Channel 4 PrivatisationI have known the right hon. Lady a long time and I know she is passionate about skills. I am concerned because Channel 4 has been the bedrock of creative skills and innovation,…14 Jun 2022HANSARDNursing in Care HomesI beg the departmental team to look carefully at something that is close to my heart: AF or atrial fibrillation. In care homes and every nursing setting, we need people to detect…14 Jun 2022HANSARDNATO EffectivenessLet me ask the Minister this, and I want a straight answer: if we are going to be an effective member of NATO, when are we going to stop this crazy policy of diminishing the size…13 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI pay tribute to the brave men and women who fought for us in the Falklands. I was here at the special Saturday sitting, and I am still proud of what we accomplished. If there…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseHowever much the band in Speaker’s Court cost you this week, Mr Speaker—I do not know whether it related to your birthday—it was well worth it. Traditionally, we always stand up…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselThe right hon. Gentleman knows that this is an issue of vital, fundamental constitutional gravity. I believe that he is responsible, accountable and honourable, but there is…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Health and Social Care Leadership ReviewThe Secretary of State might recall that, as a member of the all-party group for management, I have had a long interest in management and good management. I congratulate him on…08 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have been trying to find out today exactly what the Secretary of State’s job is, because he kept saying “That is not my job”. May I remind him that he is responsible for energy…07 Jun 2022HANSARDApprenticeship LevyWe are trying to find out this morning what the Secretary of State’s job is. It says “Industrial Strategy”, but how can we have an industrial strategy without skills? The Minister…07 Jun 2022HANSARDCPS: London NorthI am a co-chair of the all-party group on miscarriages of justice, and we are all conscious that we want the Crown Prosecution Service to be as good as it possibly can be.…26 May 2022HANSARD Address to Her Majesty: Platinum JubileeI am very conscious that, as you were one of my university students a long time ago, Mr Deputy Speaker, you are expecting a lot of history. However, having heard all the remarks…26 May 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I also congratulate you, Madam Deputy Speaker, on Doncaster becoming a city? I hope that comes with a lot of investment and innovation, if we really believe in levelling up. I…26 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportThe last time I asked the Prime Minister a question on this subject, I said that the problem with him—and I have got on with him over the years—is that he is a serial offender.…25 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIs the Secretary of State aware of the growing concern on both sides of the House about people in prison who have been charged with joint enterprise, and the fact that there is…24 May 2022HANSARDMental Wellbeing of Pupilsrose—23 May 2022HANSARDMental Wellbeing of PupilsOh—sorry.23 May 2022