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HANSARDCrown Estate: Devolution9. If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of devolving control of the Crown Estate in Wales to the Welsh Government.09 Feb 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillI note the Minister’s opening remarks on the present situation. I have previously made my own views and those of my party pretty clear on the manner of the UK’s departure from the…07 Feb 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland BorderI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement. Let us be clear why we are discussing this issue: because the current occupant of the most notorious party flat…03 Feb 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Billrose—02 Feb 2022HANSARD Oil and Gas Producers: Windfall TaxThat we are living presently with a cost of living crisis is surely undeniable. Inflation is at 5.5%, and that is reflected in our food prices and our energy prices. It is…01 Feb 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportThe Prime Minister said in his statement, “sorry for the things we…did not get right” and, “sorry for the way this…has been handled”, which is a generic non-apology that will mean…31 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HousePloughing matches and tractor runs are really important parts of rural life in the north-east of Scotland and far beyond, bringing the community together and allowing for the…27 Jan 2022HANSARDBalance of Trade with Great Britain and the EUI take this opportunity to associate my party with the Secretary of State’s remarks about the anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Our thoughts are very much with those who continue to…26 Jan 2022HANSARDLawfare and UK Court SystemI congratulate the right hon. Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) on securing this fascinating and crucial debate and the right hon. Member for Birmingham, Hodge Hill…20 Jan 2022HANSARD Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards AuthorityI echo what has been said and offer my thanks to those involved in the recruitment process and to those who have given their service. I also pass on our best wishes to Ms…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards AuthorityI had just finished, but I will find something else to say.12 Jan 2022HANSARD Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards AuthorityI feel like I have been given an unexpected opportunity to hold court, which I shall not take. Nevertheless, the right hon. Gentleman is correct: we are very much of a bias…12 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.11 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the clause. Clause, by leave, withdrawn . New Clause 4 Impact of Act on tackling climate change “The Government must publish within 12 months of…11 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. In Committee of the whole House, I referred to a new clause as the Jim Bowen from “Bullseye” clause. I am sure that we all…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventI think that if someone was hosting a gathering in my back garden, I, like most people, would probably notice at some stage. I am also fairly sure I would remember whether I was…11 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I apologise for arriving slightly behind schedule this morning. It was good to see the ministerial team picking…11 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)Thank you, Sir Christopher, for your opening comments on this group. My party does not get too many advances or victories in this place, so it is important to savour them when we…11 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)I think I have said all that needs to be said on this subject; I am happy to let my remarks stand. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the clause. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New…11 Jan 2022HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I have made the argument numerous times in various guises that for every action, every policy choice and every pound spent,…11 Jan 2022