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HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeI appreciate being called so early in the debate, Mr Deputy Speaker. Many people were looking forward to the Queen’s Speech—not just Members in this House but those who have been…11 May 2022HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeUnder the former Prime Minister’s proposals, Northern Ireland would have been subject not only to single market rules but to customs union rules, which would have meant that we…11 May 2022HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeRegardless of whether we are supportive of the Conservative or Labour parties, or the Liberal Democrats or whatever, a huge majority of people in the United Kingdom want these…11 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressI know the hon. Gentleman does not want his speech dominated by the Northern Ireland issue, but will he accept that the Northern Ireland protocol is not only adding significantly…10 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that having lower taxes puts money into people’s pockets—money that they can spend on things that they find it difficult to afford at…10 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressGiven the reported increase in Treasury receipts owing to inflation and to increased VAT receipts, does the right hon. Member think it would be appropriate for the Government to…10 May 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdatePrime Minister, millions of angry people across the United Kingdom will remain angry, even after today’s apology, because of what they have gone through, but any objective…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Energy Security StrategyThe Secretary of State has said that this is a long-term strategy, and obviously we need that, but there is a short-term problem, namely that people cannot afford to pay their…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Global Migration ChallengeI suspect that there are more asylum seekers housed in my constituency than in those of many who have been hectoring the Secretary of State this afternoon. I have heard their…19 Apr 2022HANSARD P&O FerriesI, too, welcome the Secretary of State’s work on this important issue and the urgency with which he has acted. I very much doubt, however, that when he writes to P&O, it will…30 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O FerriesI also welcome the messages on safety, consultation and wages that the Government are sending out. I have spoken to workers affected in Larne, in my constituency. What they…28 Mar 2022HANSARDFinancial StatementIt would be churlish not to accept that the Chancellor has sought to deal with many of the issues that working families today face, but given the windfall in taxes that he has…23 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsThe boats on the route from Larne to Cairnryan never deviate, travelling daily from one British port to another British port. Do minimum wage laws apply on that route?21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsIf there is documentation available showing that the Government had prior knowledge of this, it is important that we all have sight of it. What is the date on the document and how…21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsI hope that the whole House can agree on this motion tonight. No matter where we are on the political spectrum, no one can defend what we saw happening last Thursday morning.…21 Mar 2022HANSARDIran DetaineesI add my congratulations to the Foreign Secretary for her tenacity and determination in resolving these issues. I hope she shows the same tenacity and determination in her…16 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsA statutory instrument entitled the Customs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022 was on yesterday’s Order Paper for approval by the House. It amends the customs arrangements for…15 Mar 2022HANSARDShale Gas ProductionThere has been much hand-wringing in the House about the cost of energy, energy security and our reliance on outside sources, yet within our own country we have sufficient gas to…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Professional Qualifications Bill [Lords]I am not quite clear about the hon. Member’s logic. If he is saying that the Scottish Government would feel obliged to abide by any international agreements, there would not be…14 Mar 2022HANSARD Professional Qualifications Bill [Lords]The hon. Member is right to say that it is correct for professional qualifications to be transferable across the United Kingdom, but in the past the Scottish Government would have…14 Mar 2022