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HANSARDJusticeHow often are the circumstances set out in amendment 1 under new subsection (1)(a)(i) and (ii) actually likely to occur? A life sentence for photographic offences—is that actually…04 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: DWP UpdateWhat increment in expenditure has the Treasury provided to my right hon. Friend’s Department since the onset of this coronavirus?04 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsWill garden centres and nurseries be allowed to reopen in short order?29 Apr 2020HANSARD Public ServicesI thank my right hon. Friend for the “Pick for Britain” initiative, but why are the employers being so picky, with many people being told that their services are not required?…28 Apr 2020HANSARDProceedings during the Pandemic and Hybrid Scrutiny ProceedingsThe problem is paragraph 6, Mr Speaker, which enables your own office to exclude Members from the Chamber when we are too many. That might make you very popular with those who are…21 Apr 2020HANSARDProceedings during the Pandemic and Hybrid Scrutiny ProceedingsOn the subject of leading by example on the rules that we have imposed on everyone else, I point out to the Leader of the House that we have never debated those rules. Those rules…21 Apr 2020HANSARDParliamentary Works Sponsor BodyOn that note, ought we not to properly have had scrutiny hearings for these hon. Members who are going to sit on the commission, so that we could ensure that they will not follow…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Chancellor has been more creative and accommodating than his equivalents in any other jurisdiction. Setting aside the question of fairness, how practical is it to use…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThere are many essential jobs and repairs that need to be done in people’s homes by workmen. So long as those homes are not specifically shielded or self-isolating because of…24 Mar 2020HANSARDContingencies Fund BillThe Bill is necessary because the economy has come to a halt; we have effectively halted it in order to put an end to this virus. There is a narrative that actually we could have…24 Mar 2020HANSARDParliamentary Works Sponsor BodyOh no!24 Mar 2020HANSARDParliamentary Works Sponsor BodyThis Chamber has survived many health emergencies, and I do not believe that we should design into the future the prospect of continuing viruses. Let us conquer the virus, rather…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Delivery slots should be reserved for the vulnerable. Will the Secretary of State stop them being hogged by people who are quite capable of getting to the shops?19 Mar 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewIs not the proof of the pudding in the fact that the 2017 legislation was introduced? The loan charge itself is standing proof that previous legislation was not sufficient to tax…19 Mar 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am sorry to have delayed my point of order, but it is pertinent particularly to this business. May I ask why the Financial Secretary’s…19 Mar 2020HANSARDStatutory Sick Pay and Protection for WorkersWhat metrics has the Minister adopted to ensure that phone calls are dealt with in a timely manner? There are always complaints about people having to ring and ring, but not…18 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsHow will large numbers of young people released from school be persuaded to stay at home and avoid social contact?18 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Forgive my ignorance, but does a hydrogen-propelled vehicle work on the same principle generally as the internal combustion engine, in that there is an explosion that creates a…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateShould payment quarterly and in advance be tolerated for commercial lets?17 Mar 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)That is an admirable ambition to have and I do hope that the Government accept that ambition, but be in no doubt that we have, in effect, closed down the hospitality industry and…17 Mar 2020