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HANSARDLocal Government (Pay Accountability) BillI beg to move amendment 1, in clause 1, page 2, line 23, at end insert— “(8) In Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (exempt information for the purposes of access to…22 May 2024HANSARDLocal Government (Pay Accountability) BillThe Bill seeks to increase the transparency and democratic oversight of senior pay and reward across relevant authorities in local government. Local authorities are independent…22 May 2024HANSARDLocal Government (Pay Accountability) BillI am not sure I could be thanked any more, but there is always an opportunity for one more round of thanks if anyone wishes to do that.22 May 2024HANSARDLocal Government (Pay Accountability) BillMy hon. Friend makes an interesting point. As I said, the Bill requires the relevant authorities to gain approval by resolution before not just advertising but appointing a person…22 May 2024HANSARDLocal Government (Pay Accountability) BillI rise again to thank everybody who has contributed to get us to where we are today. I thank the officials in the Department and Committee members from across the House for what…22 May 2024HANSARDLocal Government (Pay Accountability) BillI was just coming to that. I thank the Minister for his remarks, his advice and the skilful way he has managed this debate and responded to my speech. I want to thank some of the…22 May 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeThe Minister talks about stigma. When I met some of the affected community in Peterborough, I heard about the discrimination they faced and about their lack of trust in public…21 May 2024HANSARD Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: PeterboroughI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of an innovation centre for energy transition in Peterborough. It is a pleasure to serve under your…14 May 2024HANSARD Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: PeterboroughThe hon. Gentleman must have had a sneak glance at my speech, because that is exactly what I am going to say. We must do that while creating new high-skilled and well-paid job…14 May 2024HANSARD Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: PeterboroughI am on my final sentence, Sir George, I promise. As I stated earlier, the promise that I made to my constituents was to create a higher-skilled, higher-wage economy. This is part…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillThe mighty Bristol Street Motors trophy winners, Peterborough United, contacted me today to express their support for this Bill, but they suggested that it is vital that the…23 Apr 2024HANSARDCass ReviewWhat was the Secretary of State’s reaction to the news that almost all gender clinics refused to co-operate with the Cass review? Does she agree that this is too important an…15 Apr 2024HANSARDDisposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in Bill to make provision about the advertising of waste disposal services; to require local authorities to issue fixed penalty notices…26 Mar 2024HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI rise to welcome this Budget—a low-tax Budget focused on increasing productivity in our public services. By goodness, do we need it. Yesterday, I had dinner with an old friend…06 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI remind Members of my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s international recognition procedure will…05 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillThe hon. Member is making an excellent and thoughtful speech. He talked earlier about how equal marriage was passed in Scotland and how many of the faith communities were brought…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI congratulate the hon. Member for Brighton, Kemptown (Lloyd Russell-Moyle) on the very thoughtful way in which he introduced the debate on his Bill. Any medical or psychological…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI will not, if the hon. Gentleman does not mind, as I want to get a few points on the record. Yesterday, I met local religious leaders from churches and mosques in Peterborough.…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI will not, sorry. I wanted to make that point very clearly. When I sent out my email to that group of faith leaders in my city, I did not understand what sort of response I would…01 Mar 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Werrington Fields is a much-loved open space cherished by local residents and used by the nearby school as playing fields. Shockingly, Peterborough City Council proposed to…28 Feb 2024