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HANSARD Subsidy Control BillI am not clear why the hon. Lady refers to a veto. I think we are talking about the symmetry of powers in terms of being able to bring forward a challenge. I hope that makes the…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Subsidy Control BillIf it is okay, I want to move on because I am conscious of time, but the hon. Lady may want to make her point in her own remarks. Finally, on the issues of oversight and…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Subsidy Control BillThe hon. Lady is absolutely right about the confusion that has been raised. Does she agree that it is important that the Government clarify what they are suggesting has changed in…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Subsidy Control BillThe right hon. Member makes an important point. I will make some points in that regard later in my remarks. As I was saying, on the evidence of the legislation it appears that the…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Subsidy Control BillPerhaps the hon. Member will allow me to continue with my remarks, because he has not quite represented our position. It is important that we continue the debate and detailed…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Subsidy Control BillThe hon. Member will have heard my earlier remarks; although we have considerable concerns, we believe that the Bill is vital to us meeting our international obligations and we…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Subsidy Control BillI have been involved in extensive discussion with my colleagues, and they will want to make significant contributions in Committee to address the gaps in the Bill. We continue to…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Subsidy Control BillLet me start by saying that it is good to see the Secretary of State still in his place after last week’s reshuffle. I also wish to congratulate the new Ministers in his team on…22 Sept 2021HANSARDSupply ChainsFor months, the Government have ignored warnings about supply chain issues from the Food and Drink Federation, UKHospitality and other businesses. August saw Nando’s temporarily…21 Sept 2021HANSARD Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Joint CommitteeI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his contribution and for the advice he has given me about cases. On intelligence and security, one of my constituent’s relatives is in…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Joint CommitteeI thank the Minister for giving way and particularly for his update on his discussions with other countries, including Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, which are a very important part…15 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid Vaccine PassportsThe Night Time Industries Association and others have expressed concerns about the practical implementation of this policy. As the Minister has highlighted, those questions remain…08 Sept 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Gary. Labour welcomes this extension to schedule 10 of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020, having worked…06 Sept 2021HANSARD AfghanistanTo leave the Afghan forces to fight the advancing Taliban on their own was a grave mistake. The gross miscalculation by the US was compounded by the failure of our and other…18 Aug 2021HANSARDBusiness, Energy and Industrial Strategy CommitteeI congratulate my hon. Friend and his Committee on this very serious report, which shows undeniably that the Government lack any clarity as to what they mean by levelling up. In…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Building Safety BillI thank my hon. Friend for all the work he does on his Committee. He made an important point about the independence of building control. Does he agree that it causes a…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Building Safety BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the situation that leaseholders find themselves in compounds their ongoing and awful situation? They find themselves without leverage, with service…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Amnesty for Undocumented MigrantsIs this any better?19 Jul 2021HANSARD Amnesty for Undocumented MigrantsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Hosie. My constituency of Feltham and Heston had the fourth highest number of signatories to the petition, reflecting the…19 Jul 2021HANSARD Amnesty for Undocumented MigrantsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Hosie. My constituency of Feltham and Heston had the fourth highest number of signatories to this e-petition, reflecting— […19 Jul 2021