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HANSARDRolling StockNew rolling stock will of course be welcome, but is the Minister aware that there will be no stock rolling at all north of Preston over the busy Easter weekend because Network…14 Feb 2019HANSARD Seasonal Agricultural Workers SchemeThe hon. Gentleman is making a hugely significant point. I agree with him that the scheme has great benefits, but does he agree that, as well as risking potential slavery, a…12 Feb 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities FundingDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the crisis in funding is about not only the overall sum of money but the distribution? Government policy means that schools have to absorb up…12 Feb 2019HANSARDVoter ID Pilot SchemesMr Speaker, I am incredibly grateful to you for those kind words and for coming along to Cumbria Day. Is the Minister aware that voters in my constituency, the Lake District and…06 Feb 2019HANSARDDeficit ReductionWorld-class connectivity is vital to tackling the deficit, but the Treasury’s decision to stop investors in community benefit societies receiving 30% tax relief could undermine…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe right hon. Gentleman does not believe in freedom of movement of any kind whatever. I assume that he is a free-market Conservative. If he believes in the free movement of…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am deeply worried about that. The hon. Gentleman makes a very good point that I am just coming to. The settled status scheme has been rolled out just this month, and with it has…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Saffron Walden (Mrs Badenoch), who gave an impassioned and well-delivered speech, almost all of which I disagreed with. This Bill has…28 Jan 2019HANSARDEngagementsMr Speaker, may I wish you, the Prime Minister and everybody here a very happy Cumbria Day? A vast array of produce is available: beer from Kirkby Lonsdale; relish from Hawkshead;…23 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Farming PolicyHill farmers are essential to our landscape, food production, biodiversity and water management. Does the Minister realise that 91% of hill farm incomes come from the basic…17 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOn the day of the 2016 referendum result, I called for a vote on the final deal. That did not instantly meet with wild approval. My motives may have been misunderstood, because I…15 Jan 2019HANSARDNHS FacilitiesIt is 12 long months since the Government closed their consultation on whether to upgrade NHS radiotherapy facilities. Meanwhile, in south Cumbria, cancer patients have to make…15 Jan 2019HANSARDCancer Workforce and Early DiagnosisThank you, Mr Howarth. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I wish everyone a happy new year and congratulate the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Jim…08 Jan 2019