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HANSARD Recall of Tumble DryersThe Minister has said that modified machines are low risk, yet last year the BBC’s “Watchdog” live consumer programme uncovered cases in which machines had caught fire even after…17 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliament as a WorkplaceDoes the right hon. Lady agree that another factor that must be taken into account is whether the Government of the day have a majority? She was elected in 2005, and I suspect…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliament as a Workplacerose —13 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliament as a WorkplaceThe hon. Gentleman is being generous in giving way. Might the colleague he mentioned have benefited from job sharing for Members of Parliament, if that was something we had…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliament as a WorkplaceDoes the hon. Lady agree that some fantastic organisations are working to improve diversity in the House, notably Operation Black Vote? I mention OBV by way of an apology to her…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Parliament as a WorkplaceI want to use this opportunity to draw to the attention of the hon. Lady and other Members present to the fantastic opportunity that we have with the Northern Estate programme, as…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Business of the HouseSome highly irresponsible Tory leadership contenders are traipsing around the country advocating no deal when before the referendum they were saying, for example, “mutual…12 Jun 2019HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourThe Minister is correct; more than a third of respondents to the latest crime survey have experienced or witnessed ASB. Whether we are talking about drug dealing, vandalism, or…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Grenfell: Government ResponseThe Secretary of State has been asked on a number of occasions whether he would be willing to name and shame private landlords who do not take the action necessary. Will he…10 Jun 2019HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour19. What steps he is taking to tackle the recent increase in levels of antisocial behaviour.10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendThe Secretary of State has quoted Ford’s Europe chairman, Steven Armstrong, so may I quote him back to the Secretary of State? He said: “We’ve been very consistent since the…10 Jun 2019HANSARDClimate ChangeWill the Minister say a bit more in relation to climate change and trade policy, particularly vis-à-vis the US, because the President of the United States has said: “The concept…06 Jun 2019HANSARDInterim NHS People PlanThe hon. Lady?05 Jun 2019HANSARDInterim NHS People PlanWould the Minister join me, first, in congratulating the Royal College of Nursing on backing a people’s vote? Does he accept that one reason for that was doubtless that the number…05 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of Votesindicated dissent .04 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesWe see shocking complacency from the Minister and a complete denial of any Government responsibility for this shambles. A number of MPs—me included—raised these concerns in…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (First sitting)I know that the hon. Gentleman has pursued the matter assiduously, and I commend him for that. He has rightly set out the scale of the problem. He will be aware that if a policy…04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (Second sitting)I point out to the Minister that a larger party today may be a smaller party tomorrow.04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (First sitting)On a point of order, Sir Gary. I wish to seek clarity on whether there will be a clause stand part debate separate to the debate on the amendment.04 Jun 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill (First sitting)There are a number of points that relate to interesting evidence provided from outside sources that I would like to refer to during a clause stand part debate.04 Jun 2019