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HANSARDSeasonal WorkOver the next 10 years—another “wow” moment. Jam tomorrow—well, we don’t even know if it is jam tomorrow; it is a promise of something that might materialise, but these sectors…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkI suggest that a new customs union might take a little bit of time—maybe just a day or two. The hon. Lady asked a perfectly legitimate question: how do I know? In direct response…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkThe pub was bought by the village for £500,000. It is a community asset-type pub. One significant stakeholder is the TUC itself, which decided that thirsty trade unionists might,…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkLet us take a look at the amendment which Mr Speaker has selected in the name of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister’s amendment tells us that he “welcomes the policy paper” on…10 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the hope that the Government had listened to the National Farmers’ Union and others, a North Dorset farming family sat to watch the Chancellor’s Budget statement, in…09 Dec 2025HANSARDUK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate)I rise to oppose the Bill—for those who know me, yes, I did say “oppose”, and smelling salts are available through the usual channels, I am sure. I listened intently to what my…09 Dec 2025HANSARDOBR: Resignation of ChairAlthough I remain convinced that there are ways of delivering the guardrails that the Treasury needs without the OBR, I know that the Chief Secretary and the Chancellor are not…03 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget Resolutionsrose—02 Dec 2025HANSARDOffice for Budget Responsibility ForecastsI think it should be recognised that events such as these allow Ministers and the wider Government to reflect on current circumstances. I am not seeking to scapegoat the OBR, but…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Budget Resolutionsrose—26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsMy right hon. Friend is making a characteristically excellent speech. Would he agree that we are at a tipping point at which the welfare state is ceasing to be what we have always…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsOh, it is nothing as contemporary as covid—don’t worry about that. I just wondered how much money the right hon. Member left in the coffers when he was Chief Secretary in 2010.26 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillCan the Minister say a word or two about her expectations for this new arrangement that she is creating—it will have some plus points and some minus points, because no system is…24 Nov 2025HANSARDMinisterial CodeWhen did the Prime Minister realise that his preferred candidate to be the football regulator had donated to his leadership campaign? From whom did the Prime Minister seek advice…24 Nov 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillThe Minister knows that, across this House and the other place, there is wide recognition of how unique and precious our chalk streams are. He clearly recognises that, as well.…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformMay I put it on the record, on behalf of my constituents, that both Martyn Underhill, the initial Dorset police and crime commissioner, and the current PCC, David Sidwick, have…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesI share the hon. Gentleman’s view on European co-operation. Does he agree that it would be more than helpful—particularly in the face of Russian aggression, and of the American…11 Nov 2025HANSARDRegulation and Inspection of Funeral ServicesI fundamentally agree with what the hon. Gentleman said, as would the lion’s share of operators, because they are acutely aware of a crisis of public confidence in the sector’s…27 Oct 2025HANSARDRegulation and Inspection of Funeral ServicesI do agree. In many respects, the only bit of legislation on which we can rest a serious prosecution is the Burial Act 1857, which deals with the corpse post internment. It is…27 Oct 2025HANSARDRegulation and Inspection of Funeral ServicesI agree with my hon. Friend. It is a great strength to be a member of the trade association, because it gives an imprimatur of quality to the families choosing a funeral director,…27 Oct 2025