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HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct. His point backs up mine. Any team that the Treasury sets up—and there should be one—to deal with people affected by the issue should treat…19 Mar 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewI agree entirely. This is not the only case of people being treated unfairly by HMRC. I really hope that the Minister listens to the concerns being expressed across the House,…19 Mar 2020HANSARD Windrush Lessons Learned ReviewHas the Home Secretary ever experienced institutional racism at the Home Office?19 Mar 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) on securing the debate, and all Members who are members of the all-party parliamentary group…19 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateThe measures announced by the Chancellor should be welcomed, but many of my constituents who are self-employed are worried because their cash flow has stopped now. When can we…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19The Secretary of State should be congratulated for the calm and responsible leadership that he has shown during this crisis, but may I draw his attention to the subject of a…16 Mar 2020HANSARD FlybeEighty-four years ago, the first Spitfire flew from Southampton airport in my constituency, on 5 March 1936. The news last night will be devastating for the 1,500 people who rely…05 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I am sure he would agree that as the virus possibly spreads, members of the public will be worried about what they should and…03 Mar 2020HANSARD British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and CoronavirusI am sure the Minister will agree that a huge part of containing the virus internationally is quick decision making at the Foreign Office, so what organisational changes has he…02 Mar 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillI absolutely agree. As my hon. Friend represents a constituency from that region, he will have seen the concern and fear that went across the region at the time of those attacks.…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillI will speak briefly about why I welcome the Bill and why I believe it is necessary to tackle the issues on which many hon. Members have made very good speeches this afternoon.…12 Feb 2020HANSARDNational Infrastructure6. What steps he is taking to improve the UK's national infrastructure.11 Feb 2020HANSARDNational InfrastructureI welcome my right hon. Friend’s commitment to vital national infrastructure, but does he agree that bespoke local infrastructure projects benefit the national infrastructure…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Global BritainAround the world protectionism is growing, and the UK has a duty to be a vocal advocate for free trade across the globe. So what reassurance can my right hon. Friend give…03 Feb 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—I will do my best to follow your instructions. I congratulate the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain), my hon. Friends the Members…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFlybeFirst, let me thank the Minister for keeping me informed of developments as they have gone on and reassure him that, despite the shadow Secretary of State’s characterisation, it…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ10. My right hon. Friend has always been a vocal advocate of localism, so what advice can he give to my constituents who are concerned about the local Lib Dem council’s unwanted…08 Jan 2020