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HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillWe have record levels of registration. The right hon. Gentleman undermines his own argument, because as soon as the Government have all that information, they have it. If they…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCommittee on StandardsI disagree with my right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis). If I were on the other side of this issue and it were a Conservative under question, as I…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCommittee on StandardsI am very grateful. The issue of impartiality is a fundamental one and Caesar’s wife should be above suspicion. Unfortunately, that has not been achieved in this case. My hon.…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillYes; my hon. Friend has momentarily pre-empted me, because that is exactly what I was about to do. The whole House has noted our hon. Friend’s positive approach to the challenge…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCommittee on StandardsThe hon. Gentleman is wrong and, as so often, overstates himself. The Commission makes a recommendation to the House and the Commission motion has been brought forward—there is…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCommittee on StandardsThe point is that we have the presentation of partiality. That is why I was so careful to say that I have the highest respect for the hon. Lady’s integrity. I was careful in my…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCommittee on StandardsI am questioning her impartiality between various factions within the Labour party, because she joined the Labour Party to support one particular faction. The right hon. Member…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillThat is not actually accurate. The national insurance database does not consist purely of voters; it consists of people who have national insurance numbers because they are…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillFreedom of the individual in participation is of fundamental importance. People have to decide whether they wish to vote—whether they wish to be actively involved. It is worth…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillThe hon. Gentleman cannot have it both ways. Devolved matters are for the devolved authorities to take care of, not for Her Majesty’s national Government to take care of. The…10 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt would be a great pleasure to debate the way that the glorious American constitution grew out of our wonderful constitution, and how we have two of the most beautifully formed…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI certainly understand the frustration of my hon. Friend and the disappointment for all business owners affected by the re-imposition of restrictions. I would like to quote the…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government always make efforts to ensure that people have access to the benefits to which they are entitled. They are there for people to claim and not to be hidden away. I…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMr Speaker, is it indiscreet of me to say that it was your lobbying that got the debate extended to three hours? If it is indiscreet, it is too late now, but thank you very much.…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman makes such an important point when he says that education is of the greatest importance to those from the most deprived backgrounds. That is why it is so…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes. It is of fundamental importance that our constituents can access the Government services they need, particularly during a pandemic. Government agencies, as I mentioned…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe hon. Lady raises an important point. The Government have taken huge steps to support as many industries as possible, while recognising that not everything can be supported. I…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend knows my weakness: debating our heritage is something I am always tempted to agree to. However, the Chief Whip might think I had gone slightly rogue if I did that…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend is right to raise this issue. The devastation that drugs cause is shocking and saddening, both to individual lives and to communities. Keeping young people active…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe difficulties families face when they are flooded and the worry that they must have when the rain beats down again are something with which every Member of this House would…05 Nov 2020