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HANSARDEngagementsMy grand- mother received a war widow’s pension for 67 years. My mother received one for 49 years. Two of my nephews are veterans, and a veterans’ network operates in my…27 Jan 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Government’s Proposed IncreaseListening to the Secretary of State, it seems that everything is fine in local government, and local authorities have all the money and resources they need. Well, the Local…25 Jan 2021HANSARDFinancial Reward for Government Workers and Key WorkersIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Stringer. It seems that we are in a loop with the Government, as far as public sector pay is concerned. In 2008, the Government made…14 Dec 2020HANSARD North Staffordshire Potteries Towns: Levelling UpI remind hon. Members that there have been some changes to normal practice to support the new covid system and to ensure that social distancing can be respected. Members should…01 Dec 2020HANSARD North Staffordshire Potteries Towns: Levelling UpBefore I call Jonathan Gullis, may I ask you to finish by 3.38 pm if possible, to give the Minister, the Opposition spokesperson and Mr Brereton an opportunity to respond briefly?01 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 VaccineOrder. Mr Hanvey, can you wind up your remarks, please?10 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 VaccineThere will be multiple votes in the Chamber shortly. I call the Minister to speak.10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateGiven covid, the Health Secretary said it was “mission critical” to prepare the NHS for the winter, as he unveiled the biggest flu vaccination programme in history; that is very…08 Sept 2020HANSARD Birmingham Attacks and Extinction Rebellion ProtestsI understand that some of my constituents were victims of the brutal attack in Birmingham on Sunday, so above all I want to join in passing on my condolences to the family of the…07 Sept 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewPrecisely—before the right hon. Gentleman was a Member, although not much before, I imagine.19 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: Employment SupportIt is now six and a half weeks since the first cases of coronavirus were reported in the UK. For over a month we have known about the substantial risk that coronavirus poses to…19 Mar 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewIt is a long time since I read Adam Smith, but as I recall, the fourth maxim goes along the lines of, “Take from the taxpayer only that which is needed for the public realm.” Of…19 Mar 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewWell, that is a view. The hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) talked about how something that looks too good to be true is too good to be true. People have to…19 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Well, they are Tories. Let me give the Chancellor a word of advice: I suggest that, for the sake of the country, he stops putting things off and gets things done by pulling his…17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)In a moment. It has to be said that the Government simply underestimated the challenge facing the country, but better late than never. However, many millions of people still have…17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Let me begin by welcoming the Chief Secretary to his position. As the former Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, he may be spending a bit more time with his family…17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Just a moment. I will come back to the hon. Gentleman. The Financial Times reported: “The German budget currently guarantees KfW”— that is the credit institute for reconstruction—…17 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Authority FundingClearly those discussions were not very productive, were they? I can tell hon. Members that, according to the LGA, the likely outcome is 6.6, 6.6, 6.5, 6.4, 6.2, 10, 10, 9 and 4.…11 Feb 2020HANSARDLocal Authority FundingIn addition to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, has the Chief Secretary had any discussions with the representatives of Hyndburn, Burnley,…11 Feb 2020HANSARDAndrey Lugvoy and Dmitri Kovtun Freezing Order 2020It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Robertson, and to see new Members on both the Government and Opposition Benches. I agree with the vast majority—if not all—of what the…10 Feb 2020