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HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentNow is that opportunity—tell us.10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentThat is a cardinal example of the SNP being unwilling or unable to answer a straightforward question: all talk, no action, full of hot air. That is why the SNP is getting nowhere…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Packaging: Extended Producer ResponsibilityStraws can provide examples of extremely good practice. A company in my constituency has won a £1 million contract to provide paper straws to McDonald’s. Does my hon. Friend agree…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House has not been as clear as she might have been, but it appears to be the case that tomorrow’s vote will not be a meaningful one because the Government seem…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Once it becomes clear what the Government intend—once they have submitted their motion—would it be possible for you to make clear to…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Given that the withdrawal agreement and political declaration are intrinsically linked, could we be getting into a situation where we could comply…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseAs we have heard this afternoon, the constitutional implications of what is happening today are profound, and the House will in the not-too-distant future need some mechanism to…27 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsNormally it takes three years to train an RAF pilot. Will the Minister explain why it is now taking up to seven years?25 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is a very interesting response, but is it not the case that there is this problem because there are shortages of planes and instructors, and that things are so bad that the…25 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionLike many people in the country and in my constituency, I am extremely concerned about the situation we are in, but I am also clear that the responsibility for where we are now…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionThere is a rumour that the Prime Minister intends to make a statement in No. 10 this afternoon, or this evening possibly. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that it would be far more…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Exiting the European UnionFurther to the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff West (Kevin Brennan), the Government are clearly reluctant for the Attorney General to come before the…11 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry ContractsIf the Secretary of State really believes that no deal should be an option, why on earth did the Government not begin preparations sooner?05 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry ContractsWhat a farcical situation. It gives me no pleasure to say that this Government have become a laughing stock to people not only in this country but throughout Europe and the world.…05 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundMost Members can welcome a bit of extra cash for their areas, but we cannot avoid the context of huge cuts in local government funding. Nor can we avoid the context of a possibly…04 Mar 2019HANSARD Mineworkers’ Pension SchemeDoes my hon. Friend agree that what is absolutely fundamental is that at the time of privatisation, any surplus was envisaged as a safety net, not a cash cow for the Government?14 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Yes, indeed. I commend the work that General Dynamics is doing, but let us not forget that that company lost out because of the lack of competition for the mechanised infantry…11 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The right hon. Gentleman makes an important point, but it is also significant that recently Rheinmetall has taken over a part of BAE Systems. That is an issue of concern.11 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I hear what the Minister is saying, and he may have a case, but would it not have been far better simply to have an open procurement competition under which every competitor could…11 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is the majority shareholder.11 Feb 2019