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HANSARDRegulatory Impact Assessments BillOn the hon. Member’s last point, if he accepts that the system is not working, what does he think should be the sanction for failing to ensure that it does work?20 Oct 2023HANSARDGreen Belt (Protection) BillI think that what the Leader of the Opposition was proposing is a complete nightmare. It will destroy at a stroke all that land, which, as I have said, is protecting the…20 Oct 2023HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments BillThe Opposition spokesman was telepathic in the way in which she picked up on my right hon. Friend’s phrase. I am not quite sure whether the Opposition spokesman really appreciated…20 Oct 2023HANSARDGreen Belt (Protection) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Let me explain briefly, for those who may have been expecting debates on the other Bills, that unfortunately today’s…20 Oct 2023HANSARDGreen Belt (Protection) BillMy hon. Friend is right, but the problem is that local authorities already can de-list green-belt land and, indeed, are encouraged by the Government to do so. It is because of…20 Oct 2023HANSARDGreen Belt (Protection) BillIn essence, my right hon. Friend is right. This is an issue of local democracy, and it should be for local people to decide the quality of the environment in which they live, but…20 Oct 2023HANSARDGreen Belt (Protection) BillIt is called the Green Belt (Protection) Bill, so I am not sure that protecting areas outside of the green belt will come into its scope, to answer the hon. Gentleman’s question…20 Oct 2023HANSARDPublic Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) BillMr Deputy Speaker, I had already finished speaking, and I think the Minister’s predecessor was in the middle of responding.20 Oct 2023HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments BillAbsolutely, Madam Deputy Speaker. I certainly would not want to talk myself out of further business today. May I conclude by saying that I am most grateful to my right hon. Friend…20 Oct 2023HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine Damage Payments BillOn that point, will the hon. Lady give way?20 Oct 2023HANSARDClimate Change Committee: 2023 Progress ReportDoes my right hon. Friend accept that one consequence of the Climate Change Committee report is to increase our country’s reliance on Chinese technology and raw materials?19 Sept 2023HANSARD Private Members’ BillsI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for what he says. I would not be so harsh on the Government, because they have just indicated that they will accept my amendment, but the…18 Sept 2023HANSARD Private Members’ BillsThat is very good news. I thank Mr Speaker for selecting the manuscript amendment. It is a sad reflection that we are debating this motion, because on Thursday, when the Leader of…18 Sept 2023HANSARD Private Members’ BillsI had understood that the Leader of the House was going to indicate that she is willing to accept the manuscript amendment. I would happily give way to her now to receive that…18 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate or a statement before the House rises on Tuesday about the plight of thousands of residents who are adversely affected by RoyaleLife companies going into…14 Sept 2023HANSARDAccess to Broadband ServicesOrder. I am afraid we have to move on to the next debate. Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)).06 Sept 2023HANSARDAccess to Broadband ServicesI call the newly appointed shadow Minister.06 Sept 2023HANSARDAccess to Broadband ServicesI call Jonathan Edwards.06 Sept 2023HANSARDAll-party Parliamentary GroupsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?19 Jul 2023HANSARDAll-party Parliamentary GroupsAnother unintended consequence is that, if a group is allowed only four officers, and one of those officers is appointed to the Government, or falls under a bus, the group will be…19 Jul 2023