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HANSARD Called-in Planning Decision: West CumbriaThe hon. Member for Bolton West (Chris Green) talks about the ongoing revival of coal mines. Not only is this decision an act of climate vandalism, but steel industry experts say…08 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Procurement15. What progress the Government have made on enshrining in law the public good, value for money, transparency, integrity, fair treatment of suppliers and non-discrimination as…08 Dec 2022HANSARDNHS WorkforceJust two years ago, in the middle of the greatest public health crisis in decades, millions of people came out to clap for the nurses, doctors and other NHS workers who were…06 Dec 2022HANSARDNHS WorkforceIs it not the hon. Gentleman’s No. 1 priority?06 Dec 2022HANSARDNHS WorkforceThe Minister spoke a few moments ago about the importance of approaching this issue in measured tones, so this is an important opportunity for her to say that her ministerial…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for the work she has done. She will be aware of the case of my constituent Joe Nihill, who at the age of 23 took his own life after accessing…05 Dec 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityI welcome the Secretary of State to his place. Renewable energy is nine times cheaper than gas, and onshore wind is incredibly cheap and incredibly green, so we need to be clear:…29 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsPeople expect the Government to be trying to help resolve these rail strikes, not block a resolution. How can the Transport Secretary claim that it is not his role to get involved…24 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Tory austerity has hit councils hard. Under the Tory Government, Leeds City Council has been hit by cuts of £2 billion, which is money needed for key local services. Would not…21 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP27The Prime Minister said at the end of COP that “Keeping the 1.5° commitment alive is vital to the future of our planet”, but the Government plan to accelerate North sea oil and…21 Nov 2022HANSARD Enabling the Public to call a General ElectionI thank the hon. Member, who is ever assiduous in attending and contributing to these important debates, for his intervention. My opinion is that this Government have had more…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Enabling the Public to call a General ElectionI have secured today’s debate to open the discussion on adopting new constitutional mechanisms that could allow the people to directly call a general election. That would apply in…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Enabling the Public to call a General ElectionThis is an opening gambit to try to start a discussion. I am pleased that the Minister seems to be interested in the idea. In his response, if time allows, perhaps he will say…15 Nov 2022HANSARD Enabling the Public to call a General ElectionThe hon. Gentleman anticipates the point that I will move on to. It may be a case of great minds think alike. That brings us to today. A form of recall power exists in a diverse…15 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Sector Pay: Proposed Strike ActionIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I, too, congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter) on securing this important debate.…01 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Ownership of Energy CompaniesIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Murray, and a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Wirral West (Margaret Greenwood), who always makes such a…31 Oct 2022HANSARDPublic Services: ReductionsI thank the Minister for his answer. However, such job losses risk even longer backlogs for services such as issuing passports and driving licences—systems that are already in…27 Oct 2022HANSARDPublic Services: Reductions15. Whether the Government plans to make reductions to public services to meet its objective to reduce the number of civil servants by 91,000.27 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ3. I welcome the Prime Minister to his place. A nurse would have to work for over 20,000 years in order to match the vast wealth of the Prime Minister. He knows only too well…26 Oct 2022HANSARD Online HarmsIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate the right hon. Member for East Hampshire (Damian Hinds) on securing this important debate. Many people…26 Oct 2022