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HANSARD Permitted Development and Shale Gas ExplorationI am opposed to fracking, and the majority of my constituents are opposed to it. The majority of MPs who have spoken today also oppose it, largely because of the concerns…28 Mar 2019HANSARDSupporting Disabled People to WorkAlthough I have enjoyed our debates on this subject over the years, the Minister knows that it should not be him at the Dispatch Box but a new, dedicated disability Minister. The…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Community and Sub-Post OfficesI commend my hon. Friend for securing this debate and for the way in which he is setting out his case, which is very strong. He mentioned the problem of closures in communities…27 Mar 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)If it is the Government’s position to ensure that the country does not leave without a deal, and if there is no way for the Prime Minister’s deal to get through, given the…27 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseIs the right hon. Gentleman surprised—does he, indeed, find it incredible—that the Government apparently do not have an opinion on the motions that we will debate later…27 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIs it the Government’s intention to table their own business motion for the Speaker to deliberate on regarding tomorrow’s business?26 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilWas not the great irony of the Prime Minister’s dictatorial Downing Street speech that, because she failed to accept her own responsibility for the mess we are in, we are unlikely…25 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 Extension ProcedureCan the Minister explain the source of the chink of light that seems to be guiding his optimism on a meaningful vote passing this week? If he cannot, can he explain to the House…18 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI am sure the Minister will be aware that this morning Donald Tusk tweeted: “During my consultations ahead of” the European Council to which the Minister just referred “I will…14 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI feel sorry for the Leader of the House has been dealt by the Prime Minister’s incompetence, causing her to pad out the business for next week. Perhaps I can be helpful in…14 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWill the Minister give way?14 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European Unionrose —13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionOn a point of order, Mr Speaker—and thank you for your forbearance. The House has spoken, and it has spoken very clearly. It has asked to rule out no deal at any time. You said in…13 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseAfter Aberdeen’s brilliant result against Rangers last night, it was probably only right to give Kilmarnock a wee win. Last night, the Prime Minister and the Leader of the House…13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European Unionrose —13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWill the Secretary of State give way?13 Mar 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the European Unionrose—13 Mar 2019HANSARDSpring StatementI and my colleagues, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and, I presume, the Work and Pensions Secretary have encouraged the Chancellor to scrap the final year of the benefit freeze.…13 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government have just taken another pasting on their deal, and instead of coming forward with proposals for how to mitigate the risks we face, the Leader of the House is…12 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the Prime Minister give way?12 Mar 2019