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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. This has been a rotten first week back, and I think we are all still struggling to come to terms with and comprehend all the issues…21 Oct 2021HANSARD Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015The hon. Gentleman is a very effective Chair, and I think we all respect and admire the work he is doing. On the legislation versus Standing Orders issue that he raises, he is…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015I am grateful to the Leader of the House for bringing the motion to the House as he said he would. He is absolutely right that it closes the loophole that was recognised and…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015That is a very good principle, and it is one that underpins nearly everything we do in this House and throughout the legal systems of all jurisdictions across the United Kingdom,…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI join in the tributes to Mark Kelly. When I was Chief Whip of our group and the representative of all the minority parties, Mark Kelly gave us nothing but kindness and great…23 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseWhat happened to the right hon. Gentleman yesterday? All afternoon, the nation was at one: “What about the Mogg? Surely a big office of state awaits—a promotion is more than due.”…16 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate about what exactly is going on in this Chamber? Our constituents are beginning to notice what is happening here, and they are dumbfounded at what they see: on…09 Sept 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs Act and Health OutcomesThe Scottish Affairs Committee conducted the most extensive inquiry ever undertaken into drug use in Scotland, taking evidence from practically everybody with an interest and a…08 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for his short statement. We are getting this “everything’s normal and as it should be” tone from the Leader of the House, even though he knows that…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseAs you have rightly noted, Mr Deputy Speaker, I am participating virtually in what will be the last opportunity for me to make use of these simply amazing facilities. There was no…22 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI suppose it is a case of what could have been: if only that shot from Stephen O’Donnell had gone in when England were holding out for a draw, how different it could have been.…15 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsDoes the Leader of the House recall who has made the most contributions to the Legislative Grand Committee? Perhaps he could tell the House how many contributions that Member made.13 Jul 2021HANSARDIndependent Parliamentary Standards AuthorityScottish National party Members of course have no objection at all to this post being given to Richard Lloyd, who has served with distinction as interim chair of IPSA for the past…13 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsI supported the best team on Sunday night. I enjoy my football, and I can say quite clearly Forza Italia. English votes for English laws started its sorry and doomed journey just…13 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsI do not have time to give way to the right hon. Gentleman. It satisfied absolutely no one. All it did was infuriate Scotland. Instead of securing the near federalism that was…13 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsI am thrilled to be called to speak now, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I start by setting something straight? There is an answer to the West Lothian question. Tam Dalyell and I…13 Jul 2021HANSARDEnglish Votes for English LawsWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?13 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt would be churlish not to recognise the great sporting success of the last 24 hours. I am sure the whole House would like to congratulate Surrey on finishing seven not out to…08 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for announcing the business for next week. I suppose the first thing to do is to acknowledge this week’s sporting success: I am sure the whole…01 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThank you very much, Mr Speaker. Free at last, and it is good to be back. Can I thank the Leader of the House for his support and understanding during my long confinement, and my…24 Jun 2021