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HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillThe right hon. Member mentioned ticket office closures. I remind her that that was the proposal from her previous Government.29 Jul 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillI congratulate all those who have made maiden speeches this evening, especially my hon. Friends the Members for Hertford and Stortford (Josh Dean) and for Stevenage (Kevin…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our high streets and communities, and they create local wealth and opportunities across Luton South and South Bedfordshire. They play a…25 Jul 2024HANSARD Business of the HousePeople in my new constituency have told me that they feel let down by the lack of local bus service provision, be it in Wigmore in the east or Caddington and villages in the west.…25 Jul 2024HANSARDCasement Park: RedevelopmentDoes the Secretary of State agree that we would not be in the final minutes of extra time on whether Casement Park can be rebuilt in time for the Euros if the previous Government…24 Jul 2024HANSARDElections: DisinformationThe committee has had recent discussions with the Electoral Commission on the matters raised. The commission recognises the risk posed to the integrity of elections by…23 May 2024HANSARDElections: DisinformationThe commission’s role is to ensure the financing of campaigns is transparent; it does not have a role in regulating the content of election campaign material, such as by…23 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Sixth sitting)And sensible.21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to speak in this debate on an important Bill. I would like clarification on a few points with regard to schedule 5, particularly—following the excellent remarks…21 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Sixth sitting)I want to carry on the debate about clause 37 and reflect on honesty and integrity as set out in subsection (3), on “matters relevant to determinations” of the “requisite honesty…21 May 2024HANSARDService AccommodationLast month, the landmark report into armed forces housing found that poor quality military accommodation had become “a tax on the goodwill of service personnel and their…20 May 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe Minister said earlier that the Government condemn all attacks on aid workers, and that they support the UN’s call for an independent investigation into the killing of aid…20 May 2024HANSARDService Accommodation23. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of service accommodation for armed forces personnel.20 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I listened to what the Minister said, but a number of regulators have statutory consultees, including groups of people who are involved in that industry or the service that they…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Third sitting)Q Just to follow up on that, is the women’s game sustainable and how would we ensure that the same mistakes are not made? Ben Wright: We always bang the drum bout not making the…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Third sitting)Q If I may just touch on women’s football. What is your view about it falling out of the scope of the Bill as it is? Ben Wright: We have been heavily involved in the Karen Carney…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Third sitting)Q No active male professional footballer has felt able to publicly declare that they are gay since Justin Fashanu some 30-odd years ago. Why do you think that is? Sanjay Bhandari:…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Third sitting)Q You have talked about culture, and there is a role for transparency in that. Building on some of the things you have said, do you believe it is important for clubs to be…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I, too, mentioned this point on Second Reading. Does my hon. Friend agree that not including groups such as fans, players or staff of clubs would be like the health regulator…16 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Fourth sitting)I would like to build on the comments made by the shadow Minister, particularly on the appointments to the independent regulator and the expert panel. We heard much in the…16 May 2024