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HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Darlington station is receiving £105 million thanks to this Government’s plans to make it HS2 ready. I want to make sure that Darlington benefits from high-speed rail, so will…03 Nov 2021HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill (First sitting)I thank the hon. Member for that intervention. From the information that I have been provided, because the majority of local authorities are already part of the National Anti…03 Nov 2021HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill (First sitting)This Bill aims to do two things. First, it introduces a mandatory database of taxi and private hire vehicle driving licence suspensions, refusals and revocations for all licensing…03 Nov 2021HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill (First sitting)This House is at its best when people work together, and this Committee has been a shining example of that co-operation and collaboration. I thank all right hon. and hon. Members…03 Nov 2021HANSARDLifelong Learning and Skills DevelopmentI thank the Secretary of State for that answer and welcome him to his place. Following last week’s phenomenal investment in education catch-up, does he agree that the catch-up…01 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget ResolutionsFirst, may put on the record my congratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Peterborough (Paul Bristow) on his marriage? It is a pleasure to speak in this first Budget debate…01 Nov 2021HANSARDWeardale RailwayI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North West Durham (Mr Holden) on securing the debate and on his tireless campaigning on the issue. The potential restoration of the…01 Nov 2021HANSARDLifelong Learning and Skills Development5. What steps his Department is taking to help promote lifelong learning and skills development.01 Nov 2021HANSARD Animals (Penalty Notices) BillI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) on bringing forward this vital private Member’s Bill today. He has been a long-time campaigner for animal…29 Oct 2021HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillIt is a privilege to speak in support of this important Bill. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Aylesbury (Rob Butler) for bringing forward this legislation, which…29 Oct 2021HANSARD Carbon Capture and StorageI am grateful for that intervention. Having worked extensively with the administrators, local government and the unions in respect of Cleveland Bridge, I assure the hon. Gentleman…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Carbon Capture and StorageIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Miller. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for South Cambridgeshire (Anthony Browne) on securing and leading this…20 Oct 2021HANSARDCoronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for PupilsI welcome my hon. Friend to his place. I commend his Department for its successful efforts to eliminate the barrier of digital exclusion by providing 1.3 million laptops and…23 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I commend the Government on their plans to move civil service jobs out of London? In welcoming my right hon. Friend to his position, may I invite him to visit Darlington and…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSince a fire at the Bilsdale mast on 13 August, many of my constituents have been left without access to terrestrial TV services. Many of my constituents have contacted me about…23 Sept 2021HANSARDElections Bill (Sixth sitting)Does the hon. Lady agree that local authorities are best placed to do that as they are on the ground and have the experience of issuing concessionary bus passes and disability…22 Sept 2021HANSARDElections Bill (Sixth sitting)Does the hon. Lady consider that 10-year periods for a British passport or driving licence are perfectly acceptable and modest?22 Sept 2021HANSARDElections Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Lady refers to this being a Conservative policy. Is it not the case that the exact arguments that she is espousing will have been considered by the Labour party when it…22 Sept 2021HANSARDElections Bill (Fifth sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?22 Sept 2021HANSARDElections Bill (Fifth sitting)I am incredibly grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. I wish to provide clarity, in respect of the report by Lord Pickles. I have a copy in front of me. Recommendation…22 Sept 2021