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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat is an important matter. Diversions do sometimes send people on peculiar routes, so it is always a good idea to have a look at a map. I think my hon. Friend can probably…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThere is a real difficulty in this, in that we need to improve connectivity. When I am at home in Somerset and my mobile signal gives out again, I begin to think, “Wouldn’t it be…21 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs always, I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman. His question is similar in principle to the question from my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) about protecting…21 Oct 2021HANSARD Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015I beg to move, That— (1) the following Standing Order be made: “IEP recommendations for sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (1) The Chair of the IEP shall send to the Chair…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015With the leave of the House, I will respond to the debate. I thank all those who participated in it. I am grateful to the shadow Leader of the House, the hon. Member for Bristol…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015indicated assent .19 Oct 2021HANSARD Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015I will not, actually, on this occasion; I want to complete my thought. I think so many of us were so desperately depressed when, after all that this House had tried, after the…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015I do not think that it is really for me to respond to what the hon. Gentleman has said, but it will be in Hansard tomorrow. Question put, That the amendment be made.19 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI sincerely congratulate the hon. Gentleman on what he is doing. I think all of us in this House find the greatest pride when we campaign on issues such as these for people like…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thought whistleblowing was more for steam engines than for fast, high-speed trains, but never mind. Obviously, the energy needed to run a train that is 440 yards long—that is…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMr Speaker, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”. I have done what my hon. Friend asks before he asked for it—before…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThere was a Speakers conference: an enormously successful conference of the G7, which was held in your constituency of Chorley, Mr Speaker, and included very significant Speakers,…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe business for the week commencing Monday 18 October will include: Monday 18 October—Second Reading of the Judicial Review and Courts Bill. Tuesday 19 October—Motion under the…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is important to recognise that some people had to go into work to do their job properly, for security reasons or to ensure the integrity of systems, and the DVLA was one of…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI do of course praise my right hon. Friend’s constituents—they are some of the most civilised constituents in the country, and are brilliantly represented by my right hon. Friend,…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is obviously important that planning decisions are taken efficiently and that matters of national importance come to a national level. I have to say that 4,000 football pitches…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy hon. Friend raises an important point: people must be entitled, in all circumstances, to defend themselves, and it would be unfair to penalise somebody who believed they had…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising this matter. The Government’s overarching aim is to ensure fair and equal treatment for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in a way…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is a rare occasion when I do not see eye-to-eye with the hon. Gentleman. As always, I am grateful for his diligent attendance in the House and representation of his…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI cannot promise the debate, though I may guide the hon. Lady towards an Adjournment debate in relation to Mr Smith. I will take up the case that she has brought to my attention…23 Sept 2021