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HANSARDRetail Crime: SentencesCan the Minister assure me that not only his own Department but the Home Office take retail crime, particularly shop crime, seriously? There is a feeling in the trade that what is…25 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I was pleased to support the recent changes to the early release for terrorists, but what more can the Department do to protect residents of this country not only from…25 Feb 2020HANSARDFloodingIt is, of course, wrong to build in flood risk areas, yet just this morning I took photographs—which I will send to my right hon. Friend later—of an industrial digger actually in…24 Feb 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019But even 2010 is 10 years ago, so if the law was clear then, as the report suggests, why did HMRC not act then? Surely this matter is its responsibility.11 Feb 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 201920. How many people will be affected by the 2019 loan charge after the Government have implemented the recommendations of Sir Amyas Morse’s review.11 Feb 2020HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryOrder. I want to start the Front-Bench speeches at half-past 2; please bear that in mind. We must also allow a couple of minutes for Mr Bryant to wind up at the end.06 Feb 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland EconomyWhen the Minister discusses these matters with the Executive, will he consider discussing—along with corporation tax, which he should raise—the levels of VAT on tourism and air…05 Feb 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Economy4. What steps he is taking to increase the size of the Northern Ireland economy.05 Feb 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationBy way of analogy, if parties do not turn up to this House, or if people resign, or if there is disagreement, we do not collapse Parliament. Will the Secretary of State look at…16 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsDo Ministers agree that the crime of burglary has devastating effects on those who have been burgled? Will they increase the sentences available for people who have committed that…14 Jan 2020HANSARDBuilding Better, Building BeautifulThe question refers to simplifying the planning system, but one of its many complications is that there is no standard methodology for calculating five-year land supply. Will the…13 Jan 2020HANSARDTributes to the Speaker’s ChaplainAt the beginning of my short address, perhaps you will allow me, Mr Speaker, to thank you for and congratulate you on your work. I think we have known each other in excess of a…31 Oct 2019HANSARDCustoms RegulationsMay I return to the question asked by my right hon. Friend the Member for North Shropshire (Mr Paterson)? Could we not consider the mutual recognition and mutual implementation…30 Oct 2019HANSARDLow-level CrimesI thank the Minister for that answer, but section 176 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 makes theft from a shop of goods worth £200 or less a summary-only…28 Oct 2019HANSARDLow-level Crimes15. What her policy is on the investigation of low-level crimes.28 Oct 2019HANSARD Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great BritainIn no way dispelling the fears of the Unionist community, of which I would consider myself one, may I quote what the Library says on this matter: “there are currently checks on…24 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionWe are supposed to live in a democracy, yet seven of the 18 constituencies in Northern Ireland do not have any representation in the House of Commons. As we have heard, the…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Racism in FootballAs somebody who has watched football for more than 50 years, I have often been disgusted by the behaviour of some people who attend football matches, and last night we really did…15 Oct 2019HANSARDUniversal Health CoverageOrder. I ask hon. Members to keep Back-Bench speeches to around seven minutes. That will enable me to call everyone to speak. I call Stephen Twigg.10 Jul 2019HANSARDUniversal Health CoverageBefore I call the first Front-Bench spokesperson, I will say that I would like to leave two minutes at the end for the mover of the motion to wind up.10 Jul 2019