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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe question is, did the Leader of the House know before the Prime Minister announced it? But I thank him for that. He did not really give clarity on the end of the Session—I…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for giving the business, and may I tell everyone exactly what the Opposition day motions are? The first is on the Prime Minister’s council tax…21 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?21 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?14 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I start by reiterating your comments, Mr Speaker, about Steve Jaggs? On behalf of the Opposition, I thank him for all the work that he has done. He has spent 30 years here,…14 Jan 2021HANSARDSittings in Westminster Hall (Suspension) (No. 2)I thank the Leader of the House for bringing forward these motions. I will speak to the motions and against the amendments. We are debating them against a background, as at 12…13 Jan 2021HANSARDSittings in Westminster Hall (Suspension) (No. 2)I thank my right hon. Friend for his comments; I was just coming to that. We have to do everything we can to keep people safe. In the Commission, we tasked the usual channels and…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the House (Today)Can I start by thanking the Leader of the House for extending virtual participation in debates? It has made a huge difference to our colleagues to be able to take part. Could I…06 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) Bill: Business of the HouseClearly the Opposition are desperately disappointed that there was not enough time to debate this deal properly. This is unacceptable. It puts a great deal of pressure on House…30 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWhat a lovely statement—something for everybody. It is a bit like a cracker, except I do not think that we are supposed to use crackers any more, as they are not good for the…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in Proceedings during the Pandemic (Temporary Orders) (No. 2)Can I thank the Leader of the House for bringing forward this motion? It is a really important motion. I am slightly disappointed —it just shows the Government’s desperate…30 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes, well, perhaps the right hon. Gentleman should be listening to Peston, not coming into the House. I thank and pay tribute to all the NHS staff—all the carers, everyone in care…30 Dec 2020HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentOh, he has! His secrets are coming out now. He should have said that in his speech. My hon. Friend the Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Meg Hillier) rightly talked about…17 Dec 2020HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI thank all hon. Members who took part in the debate, particularly those who are celebrating their first anniversary. Who would have thought on 12 December 2019 that a year later…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat was a very long business statement. I thank the Leader of the House for the statement and for the Opposition day. I know he is a person of his word and he will not take it…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?17 Dec 2020HANSARDIndependent Parliamentary Standards AuthorityI thank the Leader of the House for setting out in full the background to these appointments. The Opposition support the motion, but I want to say a couple of words about Sir…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to ask just a couple of short questions. It is absolutely wonderful to see that the Trade Bill is still alive; this is a small part of it. Can the Leader of the House…15 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House please give us the forthcoming business?10 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes—thank you. I do not think there has ever been a time like this when it comes to the usual courtesies that help the working of this House, respect democracy and respect the…10 Dec 2020