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HANSARDPrevent ProgrammeMay I thank the Minister for putting the record straight on Extinction Rebellion and all that? May I also give a plug for the quality of the work of my local police in delivering…22 Jan 2020HANSARDT-levelsIs the Secretary of State aware that, in the dark old days when Tony Blair was Prime Minister, we believed in evidence-based policy, from early years right through to FE and HE?…20 Jan 2020HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence Scheme: ExtensionI often ask this question because it is a little campaign of mine. When people get unduly severe sentences, I write to the Solicitor General. It is usually women sentenced for a…16 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have an early debate on the excellent plastic bag tax, which raises huge amounts of money? We all thought that the money would flow into good environmental work in the…16 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentThe maiden speech from the hon. Member for Wantage (David Johnston) was inspirational. I liked what he said—it even made me want to come to Wantage and have a look round, rather…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentWhen we do things on a cross-party basis, we sometimes get it right. When we had that agreement on higher education funding—the Dearing report—we said that there should be a…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentDoes the Secretary of State agree that, although it is not always the best rule, good guidance is evidence-based policy, and is not the evidence still that early-years…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentI absolutely take that point. When I chaired the Education Committee, we did an inquiry on the importance of overseas students, who provide roughly 10% of the income of…14 Jan 2020HANSARD IranDoes the Foreign Secretary agree that although any sensible person does not want the pressure on Iran to cease, nobody sensible wants another war in the middle east, either? He…13 Jan 2020HANSARDHigh StreetsI remind the Minister that it is not only high streets but our town centres that are under pressure and in decline all over our country, and this is not just about business rates,…13 Jan 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseIs the Leader of the House aware that 150,000 people worldwide, mainly children, died of measles last year, and that many children in this country are not protected by the MMR…09 Jan 2020HANSARDMarking Exit DayI welcome the Secretary of State back to this House. We have always got on very well, and he is much cleverer than me, but I do have a couple of degrees in economics. When the…09 Jan 2020HANSARDStreet CrimeDoes the Minister agree that we not only need more police officers but a new partnership forged locally between youth services, the police and the educational sector? Is it not…07 Jan 2020HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.19 Dec 2019HANSARDRelations with NATO AlliesNonsense.05 Nov 2019HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee Report on RussiaMay I be helpful to the Minister? I listened to your speech yesterday, Mr Speaker, and you will note that this urgent question goes to the heart of our proceedings: this is an…05 Nov 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerNo soft soap from me, Mr Speaker. The fact of the matter is that I have known you since you came into the House. I am really pleased that you are in the Chair and we at least have…05 Nov 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. This is a concern for all of us. There is the expertise here. This is a special Committee. What we do not understand is why this cannot…31 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art: Frequency of ReportsI like the range of art that we have, Mr Speaker, but it should be more accessible. Why do we have to pay a surcharge in our shops to pay for your art?31 Oct 2019HANSARDSpeaker’s Advisory Committee on Works of Art: Frequency of ReportsMr Speaker, may I quickly say what a joy you have been for all genuine Back Benchers during your time in the Chair? We started a relationship early in your career here, and I saw…31 Oct 2019