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HANSARDViolence in PrisonsIn order to better support our prison officers, I have suggested that anybody who is found guilty of assaulting a prison officer should lose their right to automatic early release…12 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Given the Minister’s opposition to short prison sentences, it must follow that he is equally opposed to fixed-term recalls of 28 days when criminals reoffend when out of…12 Mar 2019HANSARDHereditary Titles (Female Succession)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision for the succession of female heirs to hereditary titles; and for connected purposes. Mr Speaker, you will…05 Mar 2019HANSARDRoad Infrastructure FundingThe Chancellor has rightly made great play of the fact that we need to improve our productivity in this country. One of the biggest drags on productivity in my part of the world…05 Mar 2019HANSARDShipley Eastern BypassI am extremely grateful to the Government and in particular the Secretary of State for their commitment to the Shipley eastern bypass, which is much needed in my constituency. Can…14 Feb 2019HANSARDShipley Eastern Bypass13. What recent discussions he has had with Bradford Council on a Shipley eastern bypass.14 Feb 2019HANSARDSantander Closures and Local CommunitiesOrder. I will call the Front-Bench spokespeople no later than 4 o’clock. I will not put a time limit on speeches at this stage, but to give Members a guide, it looks as if they…14 Feb 2019HANSARDPost-16 Education: FundingWe certainly need more money for schools in my constituency, but does the Minister accept that funding for further education colleges has been the worst hit of all the parts of…04 Feb 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeDoes my hon. Friend agree that if the Treasury was owed money by other people its attitude would be very different? It is amazing what the Government can find money for when it…31 Jan 2019HANSARDHMRC Estate TransformationGiven that cheaper premises were available just up the road in Bradford, it is absolutely ridiculous that the Yorkshire hub will be in Leeds. As HMRC made no economic impact…29 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen will the Chancellor give some much-needed money to our police forces?29 Jan 2019HANSARDEconomic Growth: YorkshireOne scheme that is vital in my constituency for promoting economic growth is the Shipley eastern bypass. The Secretary of State for Transport has visited twice and made it clear…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingThank you for selecting my amendment (d), Mr Speaker. There seem to be two things that we need to concern ourselves with today. The first is whether we agree with proxy voting,…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingI am grateful to my hon. Friend, and I accept his support in that spirit. If we are going down the route of proxy voting, we have to make sure that it is fair for people in every…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingThe proxy voting in the motion is voluntary—it will not be compulsory for somebody to take a proxy vote. If somebody wished to keep such a matter private, they would still be able…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the sentencing rules relating to convictions for dangerous driving? A judge in Bradford recently jailed a man whom he…24 Jan 2019