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HANSARDEuropean Parliament Elections: Candidate IntimidationMay I ask the Minister what support he can give to local authorities, and particularly to polling station staff, who in fact may be the most vulnerable during the European…24 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I went to prison last week—to Downview Prison, which is a women’s prison—for the Sycamore Tree course on restorative justice. Does the Minister agree that restorative justice…23 Apr 2019HANSARD South-Eastern Rail FranchiseIf the rail review recommends that suburban services in the London area be transferred to London government, will the Government allow south-eastern suburban services to be…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI, too, welcome the hon. Member for Newport West (Ruth Jones). I would like to reassure her that Parliament and governance is not always like this—intent on self-destruction. How…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Discrimination in FootballAs a Palace season ticket holder, I spend many a happy Saturday afternoon chanting, “He’s just too good for you” about Wilf Zaha, as he runs rings around opposition defenders.…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilWhen, two years ago, the Prime Minister devised a Brexit that reflected the will of the people, I assume that it did not include many elements of Labour policy. If she agrees a…11 Apr 2019HANSARD East Midlands Rail FranchiseWhat is the point of asking Keith Williams to conduct a root-and-branch review of the railways while at the same time awarding a very long franchise?11 Apr 2019HANSARD Voter ID PilotsI didn’t say that.10 Apr 2019HANSARD Voter ID PilotsIs the Minister aware that the percentage of convictions for ID fraud in votes cast last year—I will read this so that I do not forget a zero—was 0.000002%? While it is clear that…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019Absolutely, and clearly an extension could be used for that purpose, or indeed for expanding on the process that is already taking place, with all the parties in this place—with…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019I thank the right hon. Members for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (Yvette Cooper), for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn) and for West Dorset (Sir Oliver Letwin) and the hon.…09 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Local Authority FundingThe Secretary of State will be aware of the Select Committee report published last week that highlighted that local authorities should have new burdens funded in full. It also…08 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Local Authority Funding1. What financial support the Government are allocating to local authorities to help them prepare for the UK leaving the EU.08 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I press the Leader of the House on indicative votes? When will we be able to have them, and will they include the option of linking the Prime Minister’s deal to a people’s…08 Apr 2019HANSARDArticle 50 Extension21. Let us see if I can get an answer from the Secretary of State. A recent poll highlighted that six out of 10 people favour a people’s vote, and an extension is required for one…04 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillThe Bill specifically does not include a date, but it enables the Prime Minister to go with a date that she has in effect inserted in the “[…]”, so it is within her control. I…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillThe right hon. Lady has clearly had conversations with senior police officers about the impact of leaving the European arrest warrant. Apparently, it takes an average of six weeks…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillThe right hon. Gentleman is generous in giving way. Who ran down the clock?03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillOn a point of order, Sir Lindsay. For the benefit of the Committee, is the grouping available for Members?03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI thank the hon. Member for Camborne and Redruth (George Eustice), who is not in his place, for tabling amendment 20, because it gives me the opportunity to speak against it. In…03 Apr 2019