Contributions
759 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDGovernment Contracts: Underperforming Suppliers and Legislative ProposalsFrustratingly, pre-Brexit, “EU procurement rules” was always trotted out as a reason why local firms, local farms and others never got a look in when it came to local public…13 Jan 2022HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillMy hon. Friend is making some good points about this subject, about which he might like to introduce a private Member’s Bill. We are dealing only with the chronological definition…12 Jan 2022HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on this important Bill. I welcome her to the club of someone who will have a private Member’s Act amending the Marriage Act 1949. May I ask for two…12 Jan 2022HANSARDTransgender PrisonersI am grateful to my hon. Friend. Does he agree that the protection of women is of paramount consideration when dealing with the placement of transgender offenders in the prison…12 Jan 2022HANSARDTransgender Prisoners3. What the Government’s policy is on placing transgender women with sexual abuse convictions in female prisons.12 Jan 2022HANSARDSchool Openings: January 2022I am reassured to hear the determination of my hon. Friend to keep schools open, but does he agree that the disgraceful campaign of intimidation waged by National Education Union…15 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthIt is difficult to follow Buttons, but I will try. Yesterday I was asked in an interview whether I was plotting to revolt, and indeed I have seen my name on various lists of…14 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthThe hon. Lady and I share a hospital trust. She will know that that hospital is being overwhelmed at the moment not by covid cases or covid pressure but by cases of non-covid…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Magnitsky Sanctions: Human Rights AbusesI do not know whether I have to declare an interest as a fellow sanctioned MP. Slightly ironically, it means that I have a negative financial interest in this issue, because if I…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillOn new clause 4, is it not the case for this very explicit group of people, who have given loyalty and service to this country in standing for freedom, liberty and the rule of…07 Dec 2021HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillI have heard a lot of attacks on what the Government are trying to do, and a lot about social media; now we are hearing about children. I have some sympathy with the Dubs…07 Dec 2021HANSARD Arthur Labinjo-HughesI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am sure the Secretary of State shares my sense of déjà vu. This tragic case reveals familiar…06 Dec 2021HANSARD Recognition of Armenian GenocideI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require Her Majesty’s Government formally to recognise the Armenian genocide of 1915-23; and for connected purposes. I…09 Nov 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateAlthough I want everybody to be vaccinated, I do not support mandatory medical interventions, and I worry about the impact on the already high vacancy rate in the workforce. My…09 Nov 2021HANSARDGiving Every Baby the Best Start in LifeI pay tribute to the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) and the other colleagues who secured the debate. It is great to be having a debate about early years again; we are…09 Nov 2021HANSARDYoung JobseekersI thank my hon. Friend for coming along to the DWP centre in Worthing and meeting a kickstarter working for the youth hub there, and for joining me in doing a shift working tables…08 Nov 2021HANSARDYoung Jobseekers12. What support her Department is providing to young jobseekers.08 Nov 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillI congratulate the hon. Lady on again bringing a taboo subject out of the shadows. I am delighted, as one of the 49%, to be a sponsor of her Bill, not just because she would have…29 Oct 2021HANSARDUK-French Trading DisputeI do find it extraordinary that the SNP seems to be racing to take the side of the French rather than standing up for British interests. The boat that has been detained is a…28 Oct 2021HANSARDThe Coroner ServiceI am grateful for your intervention, Sir George. I do not have a lot to say, but I want to raise two specific issues, which have both been alluded to by the previous contributors.…28 Oct 2021