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HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt would be interesting to be reminded of how the right hon. Member voted on Andrew Lansley’s reforms of the NHS, many of which are still creating problems in our NHS today.13 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI will not take any more interventions, because Madam Deputy Speaker is looking at her watch. The allegation simply has not been substantiated. There is pressure going on at the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWill the hon. Member give way?28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI will address that point in just a moment. First, let us address the point about process. Sir Chris Wormald’s letter to the Prime Minister said: “The evidence I have reviewed…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWill the hon. Member give way?28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI think the hon. Lady may be inadvertently misquoting the Prime Minister, but if I am wrong, I invite her to quote exactly what the Prime Minister said about pressure to expedite…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWe have seen no evidence and, indeed, Sir Olly Robbins made it quite clear that he did not feel pressure to change his mind, that pressure was exerted on him with regard to the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesA moment ago, the Leader of the Opposition described the statement read out by the Prime Minister as “doctored”. That is akin to saying that it was dishonest and that he was…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI will in a moment. I want to address my colleague’s question about pressure. Clearly there are different types of pressure that can be exerted, and Sir Olly Robbins was clearly…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privilegesrose —28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe Whips have not told me very much, but I will address the right hon. Gentleman’s question as I make progress in my speech and he will see why I have drawn my conclusions. The…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI simply disagree. Pressure to get things done is part and parcel of what we do in government all the time. I am always under pressure and under deadlines. On the central…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI think the hon. Member knows that I have great affection for her, so I am disappointed in the way she has just made that point. In Sir Olly Robbins’s testimony, he said that No.…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesA moment ago, the Leader of the Opposition talked about selective quoting. I am sure that she would not want to selectively quote Sir Olly Robbins herself, so could she tell us…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesAs others have said, it is important that when we speak in this place we reflect the feelings of those we represent, and I think that if they see anything at all in all of this,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI am happy to answer that point— [ Interruption. ] If Opposition Members stop chuntering, they will hear the answer, which is no, not at all. It is my personal view, although I am…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI believe so, Mr Speaker.28 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)In one of our evidence sessions, we heard clearly from a KC who said there were almost no examples of personation prior to the introduction of mandatory ID. We also heard, quite…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Gentleman has quoted the official figures, but we heard from election volunteers that they believe that the official figures are not accurate, because that is only the…26 Mar 2026