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HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesThe hon. Gentleman has spoken with such passion and enthusiasm—he could not see, under my mask, the enormous smile he put on my face. If he sends me a link to Nudge’s site, I will…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesI beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of co-operatives and mutual societies to the economy and public life. I am delighted to serve with you in the Chair,…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesMarvellous. I am looking forward to the hon. Gentleman’s contribution later, when I hope he will tell us all about that. It is wonderful to have cross-party agreement on some of…14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI have in my hand the impact assessment for vaccination as a condition of deployment in health and care providers—I was not able to get in earlier. I feel confident that the Front…14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI am grateful, and I think my views on this are pretty well understood. Given the case the Secretary of State is setting out, one thing I am puzzled by is why he is only going as…14 Dec 2021HANSARDInflation: Living StandardsIs it not the case that the dreadful seeds sown by years of ultra-cheap credit and quantitative easing are now bearing their awful fruit through inflation, the ultimate stealth…07 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2021I am sorry to detain the Committee, but, unfortunately for the Committee, when I launched the Hansard Society’s review of delegated legislation, I insisted that Members of…01 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI refer to the declarations that I have made relating to the Covid Recovery Group. I am especially pleased to follow my right hon. Friend the Member for Forest of Dean (Mr…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthIs the Minister seriously saying that it is not for Ministers to have any particular view on officials employed in the Department going out and taking a position that is at odds…30 Nov 2021HANSARDEnglish Channel Small Boats IncidentI think that people in Wycombe would expect the Government to act with absolute resolve to get a grip on this problem, and also with compassion to save lives and look after…25 Nov 2021HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: 40th Anniversary of UN DeclarationI am incredibly proud of the UK’s law in relation to freedom of religion and belief. I think that in Wycombe we can be incredibly proud of the number of religions that get along…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Army Restructuring: Future SoldierYesterday when I looked at the faces of young soldiers outside Parliament, I believe I saw a number of people who were haunted by their experiences. Will my right hon. Friend…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Islamophobia Awareness MonthI refer to my unremunerated chairmanship of the advisory board of Conservatives Against Racism For Equality. I begin by saying how proud I am to have the support of thousands of…24 Nov 2021HANSARDPine Trees DevelopmentThe residents of Pine Trees in High Wycombe bought their homes on the basis that the council would adopt open spaces—indeed, they have supplied evidence that the council’s…23 Nov 2021HANSARDValue Added Tax (Distance Selling and Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations 2021
Customs Tariff (Establishment and Suspension of Import Duty) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021I am delighted to have this rare opportunity to speak in a Delegated Legislation Committee. It seems these days that I only obtain this pleasure by swapping with a colleague, and…18 Nov 2021HANSARDValue Added Tax (Distance Selling and Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations 2021
Customs Tariff (Establishment and Suspension of Import Duty) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021Only honourable!18 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyI am very grateful for what the Minister has said. Will she undertake to carry out some kind of public information activity to make sure that potential perpetrators are aware of…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyI am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising the issue of schools. Every time I listen to teachers, particularly headteachers, I hear inspiring messages about how we should behave…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetySuddenly we are having a debate.08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyI absolutely welcome what the hon. Lady says, and I am grateful to her for it.08 Nov 2021