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HANSARDIllegal MigrationOne of the ways of dealing with illegal migration is to look at the number of cases. Can the Home Secretary say how many legacy backlog cases there are—if they have yet been…27 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureLet me start by saying what a pleasure it is to follow the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh). I also welcome the hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip…13 Nov 2023HANSARDDVLA Applications in Post OfficesThis is a petition of the residents of the United Kingdom who are concerned that post offices will no longer provide customers with access to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency…25 Oct 2023HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023No. There are two separate points. The point about the consultation is that there were 495 responses, but how many people were consulted? What is the percentage—was it a 1% return…25 Oct 2023HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023The civil servants have helpfully given the answer that there were 495 responses to the consultation. What was the percentage of returns? Was that a 1% return of the total number…25 Oct 2023HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I have two points to make. First, I would like the percentage of the number of consultations that were returned—was it 1% or 100%? Secondly, how will the Government monitor…25 Oct 2023HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023indicated assent .25 Oct 2023HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023On a point of clarification, how many responses did the Government get to their consultation, as a percentage?25 Oct 2023HANSARD Correcting the RecordThe hon. Gentleman is doing a sterling job of reporting from the Procedure Committee. Pulling some of the threads and discussion together, would it be appropriate for the…24 Oct 2023HANSARDBescot Stadium station disabled accessThis is a petition of the residents of the United Kingdom, and there are 474 signatures to the petition in similar terms. The petitioners say that Bescot Stadium station served…24 Oct 2023HANSARDSEND ProvisionThere is a crisis in funding for SEND in Walsall South. In Old Church Primary, 78 pupils have special needs, which is 19% of the school total. How can the Minister target the…23 Oct 2023HANSARDSEND Provision15. What steps she is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs in Walsall South constituency.23 Oct 2023HANSARDConference AdjournmentMadam Deputy Speaker, I associate myself with your words about Margaret McDonagh and my hon. Friend the Member for Mitcham and Morden (Siobhain McDonagh)—I let my hon. Friend know…19 Sept 2023HANSARDUK Obligations to NATOI place on record my condolences to the current Defence Secretary, and my thanks to the former Defence Secretary, whom we wish well in whatever he undertakes to do. I thank the…11 Sept 2023HANSARDUK Obligations to NATO8. What steps he is taking to ensure the UK meets its obligations to NATO.11 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Human Medicines (Amendment Relating to Original Pack Dispensing) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023The Minister gave the example of 28 days or 30 days. Will pharmacists be able to explain to patients that they will not necessarily have to take them for 30 days?05 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State told the media at the weekend that she had found the money for the pay settlement from an underspend in the Department. Can she tell the House exactly where…17 Jul 2023HANSARDHigher Education ReformMay I ask the Secretary of State, because she has not actually spelled this out, what is a low-value degree?17 Jul 2023HANSARD NATO Summit: VilniusI note that the hon. Gentleman said that he was previously a member of the Parliamentary Assembly. I am one of the newest members, but I want to pick up on what he is saying about…06 Jul 2023HANSARD NATO Summit: VilniusThe Minister has been an excellent exponent of soft power during his ministerial career. Does he agree that it is good news that the Secretary-General of NATO has had his mandate…06 Jul 2023