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HANSARDEqual Pay (Information and Claims)Barbara Castle was an absolute giant of a politician. I spoke to her often. I have happy memories of Barbara Castle.20 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthOrder. Interventions should be short. I did remind the House about the length of speeches, and we are in danger of a time limit being imposed if we are not careful.20 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthAs hon. Members can see, the call list is quite extensive but I do not intend to put a time limit on initially. However, if Members go on way beyond five or six minutes, they will…20 Oct 2020HANSARDEqual Pay (Information and Claims)I have been given no indication that anybody intends to oppose the hon. Lady.20 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthOrder. To protect those further down the call list I am introducing a time limit of six minutes, although I suspect it may be further reduced to ensure that more people get in.20 Oct 2020HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillI should explain that in these exceptional circumstances, although the Chair of the Committee would normally sit in the Clerk’s chair during Committee stages, in order to comply…20 Oct 2020HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillWith this it will be convenient to consider clause 2 stand part.20 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthA few people have come in since I gave the advice as to why there is no time limit. The call list is quite extensive, so please exercise a little bit of self-discipline—everybody…20 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillOrder. Before I put the Question, I would like to say that I am expecting some Divisions this evening, and there is a distinction between “should” and “must”. When I say “should”,…19 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillIn order to observe social distancing, the Reasons Committee will meet in Committee Room 12. Will those leaving the Chamber do so socially distanced?19 Oct 2020HANSARD Prisons (Substance Testing) BillBefore I call Richard Holden, I want to say that Dame Cheryl Gillan has been in touch. She has watched the debate throughout, and she wants everybody to know that she is grateful…16 Oct 2020HANSARDCare Quality Commission: Deaths in Mental Health FacilitiesBefore I call James Cartlidge, I have a statement to read. I should inform the House that I have been advised that the Health and Safety Executive has commenced criminal…16 Oct 2020HANSARDRegisters of Births and Deaths BillJust to make Andrew Mitchell happy, or happier, nobody is named Nigel any more—one of those things. [Interruption.] I know, I know.16 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillWith this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Amendment 7, page 2, line 7, at end insert— “(1A) The granting of criminal conduct authorisations under subsection (1)…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillThere are 22 Members—because a couple have withdrawn—on the call list. It would be really useful if Members could focus their attention on self-limiting their speeches so that we…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI should explain that in these exceptional circumstances, although the Chair of the Committee would normally sit in the Clerk’s chair during a Committee stage, in order to comply…15 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingI apologise to Matt Western and Zarah Sultana for their not being able to get in even though they were present.14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingOrder. I am sorry, Marie, but we have to leave it there. I call Margaret Greenwood.14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingThe wind-ups will begin at 6.46 pm.14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingI call Chris Stephens, who is to resume his seat at 6.47 pm.14 Oct 2020