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HANSARDPropriety in Public LifeThe sleaze of the previous Government eroded trust in politics and the public’s belief in our political system. The Prime Minister’s commitment to upholding the highest standards…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPropriety in Public LifeThis Government will restore trust in politics by delivering for the public. As I have indicated, the Cabinet Office will support the development of a new ethics and integrity…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPropriety in Public LifeMy hon. Friend is entirely right: the last Government presided over appalling falling standards, which is why the Prime Minister is insisting that this is a Government of service…25 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the hon. Member for that question. I do not have the specific figures for Northern Ireland to hand, but if he writes to me I would be only too delighted to…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPeople Affected by Contaminated Blood Products: CompensationThe infected blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in our history, and it is vital that we get final compensation to victims as soon as possible. As of 30 June this year,…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPeople Affected by Contaminated Blood Products: CompensationI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that question and pay tribute to his campaigning on this matter, including presenting a petition to this House on behalf of his constituent,…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPeople Affected by Contaminated Blood Products: CompensationFirst, I am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for his welcome. I pay tribute to the work that he did in government to push this agenda forward. When I was sat where he now is,…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPeople Affected by Contaminated Blood Products: CompensationThat three-month deadline was hugely important in speeding up a process that frankly had taken far too long for victims. I give the shadow Minister that commitment about meeting…25 Jul 2024HANSARDEuropean Political CommunityDiscussions at the EPC enhanced co-operation on European security and advanced the reset of our relationship with Europe. The EPC summit brought together 46 European leaders,…25 Jul 2024HANSARDEuropean Political CommunityI welcome my hon. Friend to her place. As our nearest neighbours and as close allies, both those relationships are of great importance to the UK and to this Government’s plan to…25 Jul 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeThe infected blood scandal is one the gravest injustices in our history, and a profound moment of shame for the British state. Yesterday, the Leader of the Opposition apologised…21 May 2024HANSARDMinisterial CodeIn a letter to me, the Deputy Prime Minister said of Mr Johnson’s recent trip to Venezuela that he was “not acting on behalf of the Government, and the trip was not funded by the…25 Apr 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Second Interim ReportThe amendment that was tabled by my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson) and passed by this House at the end of last year was to set up a…25 Apr 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsIn his second interim report, of 5 April 2023, Sir Brian Langstaff set out: “I recommend that a compensation scheme should be set up now and it should begin work this year.” Now…29 Feb 2024HANSARDHonours SystemI have not had it.18 Jan 2024HANSARDHonours SystemYou have not responded.18 Jan 2024HANSARDHonours SystemThe right hon. Lady has just spoken about the integrity of the honours system, but the Government have failed to be transparent around the interests of Baroness Mone in the PPE…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI welcome the fact that this statement has been made, to which the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice committed at the Dispatch Box earlier this month. I am also grateful to…18 Dec 2023HANSARDCovid-19: Departmental EffectivenessThe Deputy Prime Minister has just said that he does not recognise the alleged remark of the Prime Minister, who is supposed to have said “just let people die and that’s OK”, as…23 Nov 2023HANSARDMinisters without Portfolio: ResponsibilitiesI congratulate the new Minister without Portfolio on her position, and I wish her well. Having seen the Prime Minister’s struggles using a contactless card at a petrol station,…23 Nov 2023