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HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy right hon. Friend is making a fantastic point. He will know that it was in the Tudor era that reform of the House of Lords started, when the majority of bishops were removed,…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe hon. Gentleman has had a nice laugh at my expense, but he knows what it is like to lose an election and to move seats. He made a good point about the Labour manifesto…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe hon. Member makes an interesting point. I know there have been fractures in Downing Street recently, but I do not think that anybody would suggest that the Labour party, with…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI totally agree with the hon. Member. It is interesting that the Bill has not been subject to the pre-legislative scrutiny that would normally come forward, because of the broader…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI thank the hon. Member for his question. I do support their removal, but as part of a broader package of measures. I think that is the issue at stake today which Members on the…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWhat we are discussing today is a policy of the Government. My party is in opposition, because its manifesto was rejected by the public at the last general election. We are…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Reporting Ministerial Gifts and HospitalityThe situation was revealed not because of the Government’s transparency but through our popular press. The amounts of money declared in the register seem to be at odds with true…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Reporting Ministerial Gifts and HospitalityThank you to Opposition Members for their support for those on the Government Front Bench today. [Hon. Members: “We’re the Government now.”] The Government have been totally tone…14 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe previous Government introduced the “get around for £2” bus fare, which was committed to for five years in the Conservative manifesto. Given that—10 Oct 2024HANSARD Universities: Freedom of SpeechIf the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act had been implemented, as would have happened under the last Government, to a timetable over the summer, the situation at the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf course, Mr Speaker. Will the Government commit to extending the fare until at least the end of this financial year? It is so important for rural bus users and for lower-paid…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCass Review5. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the recommendations of the Cass review.09 Oct 2024HANSARDCass ReviewDr Cass’s review was an important moment for services for young people in this country. Will the Minister restate the Government’s commitment to ensuring that all the review’s…09 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsDoes this not further make the case for the Government publishing in full their assessment of the impact that the measure will have on schools and children right across the…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?08 Oct 2024HANSARDWarm Homes PlanOne of my low-income pensioner constituents had a solar panel installed on their home through a Government scheme. However, they are now facing an issue with birds nesting in it,…08 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThere have been 1,200 butchered and more than 250 hostages taken, more than 100 of whom are still there, including Emily Damari, a 28-year-old British citizen. Will the Prime…07 Oct 2024HANSARD NHS Performance: Darzi InvestigationI support what the hon. Lady is saying about a having cross-party group look at social care, which is a sensible long-term thing that we need to do, and discharges from hospital…07 Oct 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThank you, that is kind. In Basildon and Billericay, 15,000 pensioners will lose out because of this callous cut by the Labour Government. The hon. Member pointed out the impact…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Bus FranchisingIt is great to hear of the success the previous Government’s £1.1 billion investment into Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is helping to deliver. I was delighted to launch it with…09 Sept 2024