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HANSARDNew Developments on Green-belt LandWill the Minister give way?12 Oct 2022HANSARDNew Developments on Green-belt LandDoes my right hon. Friend agree that coupled with that is the uncertainty regarding the five-year land supply? Does that not also need urgent clarification?12 Oct 2022HANSARDNew Developments on Green-belt LandI am grateful to the Minister for giving way. In my constituency, 10,000 houses are being built on green-belt land. That does not seem to me to be an exceptional circumstance. It…12 Oct 2022HANSARDMortgage Rates and the Bank of England3. What recent discussions he has had with the Governor of the Bank of England on rising mortgage rates.11 Oct 2022HANSARDMortgage Rates and the Bank of EnglandI thank the Minister for that response. Obviously, the world situation is the biggest cause of the rise in interest rates, but that rise is having a detrimental effect on mortgage…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Support for Local Food InfrastructureI will impose a formal four-minute limit.08 Sept 2022HANSARD Support for Local Food InfrastructureThank you to everyone for sticking to time. We come to the Front-Bench contributions. I would like to leave two minutes at the end for the mover of the motion to sum up.08 Sept 2022HANSARD Support for Local Food Infrastructureindicated assent.08 Sept 2022HANSARDWomen and Equalities CommitteePerfect timing. Thank you very much.08 Sept 2022HANSARD Support for Local Food InfrastructureSo that I can get everyone in, I will ask hon. Members to stick to five minutes, please.08 Sept 2022HANSARDWomen and Equalities CommitteeBefore we start, I would like to repeat the statement made by Mr Speaker in the House of Commons, who sent his best wishes on behalf of everyone to Her Majesty the Queen and the…08 Sept 2022HANSARDFree School Meals: EligibilityIn a moment, I will call Emma Lewell-Buck to move the motion and later I will call the Minister to respond. There will not be an opportunity for the mover of the motion to wind…12 Jul 2022HANSARDBBC Charter: Regional Television NewsBefore we begin the debate, I should tell Members to feel free to remove jackets if they wish because of the temperature.12 Jul 2022HANSARDGambling Review White PaperWhen the Government publish the White Paper, which I very much look forward to, will they ensure that it makes it clear who will be responsible for the issue of affordability—the…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Alcohol TaxationI entirely agree with my right hon. Friend, particularly on this point. A company in my constituency, Direct Wines, has stressed the dangers to its business if the changes go…07 Jul 2022HANSARDHome Energy Efficiency: North of EnglandIt feels somewhat hot in here to me. If hon. Members wish to remove their jackets, that is perfectly in order.06 Jul 2022HANSARDHome Energy Efficiency: North of EnglandOrder. The mover of the motion for the next debate is not here. I will give him a couple of minutes, but I will otherwise have to suspend the sitting until 4.30 pm.06 Jul 2022HANSARD EU Retained LawIs it my right hon. Friend’s view that most of the bureaucracy placed on British businesses that are trying to export comes from the requirements made by other EU countries? They…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: First Treasury CounselDoes the Minister agree that the Act of Union is also an international agreement? Will he ensure that any legislation we pass strengthens rather than diminishes that Act?09 Jun 2022HANSARDGovernment Procurement PolicyI thank the Minister for that answer. Last year, it was announced that a competition would take place to replace the electronic countermeasures. Four companies made bids,…09 Jun 2022