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HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareCongratulations. My maiden speech was shocking. [ Interruption. ] A bit like my other speeches, I know. But yours was accomplished, so many congratulations.19 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareWe are in for a treat now: one of two maiden speeches today. I remind everybody that, by convention, there will be no interventions. We are not putting the clock on the maiden…19 May 2021HANSARD 10-point Plan: Six Months OnI thank the Secretary of State for his statement and for responding to the 20 questions. I wish him well for his extensive tour of Cornwall.18 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllI inform the House that I have selected amendment (h) in the name of the Leader of the Opposition.18 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllAs we are moving to the five-minute time limit, I remind everybody contributing from a remote location that they should have a visible timer at the bottom right of their device.…18 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllI remind Members that while their contributions should address the terms of the amendment, it is in order to refer also to other matters relevant to the Gracious Speech. To begin…18 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI think we have just heard the skies opening above us. I am grateful we can now eat inside restaurants.17 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI do aim to try to take everybody, so can we have concise questions—and concise answers, Secretary of State?17 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe time limit in the Queen’s Speech debate following this statement will start at five minutes, but I am sure it will go down thereafter.17 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateUnbelievably, I am older than Will Wragg, marginally, so I have had my first jab. The second jab is a week Saturday—bring it on! Secretary of State, thank you for your statement…17 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationWe look forward to 17 May, so that we can visit pubs and restaurants without fear of getting wet or, indeed, catching hypothermia —the glorious 17th. Will those leaving the…13 May 2021HANSARDGrassroots Football: Feltham and HestonAt the beginning of your speech, Seema Malhotra, you mentioned the tragic death of the nine-year-old lad from Lancashire, young Jordan Banks. On behalf of the Speaker and the…12 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkIt’s a wrap. Sorry—I call Richard Holden.12 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkOrder. I am sorry, Paul, but I have to interrupt you. I know you are speaking remotely and probably could not see the clock, but sadly your three minutes have expired.12 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkOrder. The Annunciator screens in the Chamber say there is a four-minute limit on Back-Bench speeches after No. 20; can we change that to three minutes now please?12 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressI thank Liz Saville Roberts, because not only did you promise to try and come in sub-10 minutes, but you delivered on your promise with seven minutes. Well done.11 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressWe now go to the first of our video links—Sir John Redwood.11 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressBefore I call the next speaker, can I just ask for some self-discipline on the length of contributions, because I would like to get through the debate without putting a time limit…11 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressI know that everybody is enjoying the luxury of there being no time limit at the moment, but if Members could aim for sub-10-minute contributions, we will be a lot fairer to those…11 May 2021HANSARD National Minimum Wage EnforcementThank you, Minister; that is much appreciated and I will ensure that that message gets passed on to the Speaker and the others in the team. Question put and agreed to.28 Apr 2021