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HANSARD Fossil Fuel ExtractionWill the Minister give way?26 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWill the hon. Gentleman give way?21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe hon. Gentleman talks about redemption and forgiveness, but should not things be done at the earliest point possible rather than drawing them out like the Prime Minister has…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privilegesrose—21 Apr 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn my brilliant local hospital, the Royal United Hospital in Bath, about 100 beds at any point are occupied by patients who should be discharged but cannot be because there is no…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesLet us assume that the Prime Minister inadvertently misled the House. Is not the problem that, from the beginning, he was not straight with us? Even if he knew that he was at a…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillScotland banned cyber-flashing in 2010, but that ban includes a motivation test, rather than just a consent test, so a staggering 95% of cyber-flashing goes unpunished. Does the…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Energy Security StrategyWhen fracking was halted in June 2019, Ministers said that they would not bring it back without compelling evidence. Now, however, the Government say that all options are back on…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillWill the hon. Lady give way?19 Apr 2022HANSARDMemorial for Victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery11. What assessment he has made of the potential merits of erecting a memorial for victims of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery.31 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are six months into the biggest energy crisis in generations and it is five months since COP26, but reportedly the Prime Minister is still arguing with his Chancellor about…31 Mar 2022HANSARD Homes for Ukraine SchemeHundreds of private groups have sprung up since the scheme was launched and their generosity is hugely welcome, but this complex and difficult task can no longer be left to…31 Mar 2022HANSARDMemorial for Victims of Transatlantic Slave Trade and SlaveryA number of my constituents are part of the Memorial 2007 project, which is a campaign to set up a memorial for the millions of Africans enslaved in the transatlantic trade. The…31 Mar 2022HANSARDEnergy Costs for Disabled PeopleOn behalf of the Liberal Democrats, I commend the hon. Member for Bridgend (Dr Wallis) for his bravery in speaking out. We wish him all the best. I think I speak for everyone in…30 Mar 2022HANSARDEnergy Costs for Disabled People9. What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on energy costs for disabled people.30 Mar 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillI accept that the Government might have done all sorts of other things to put restrictions on landlords, but would it not be interesting to know the difference between earned and…24 Mar 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillWill the Minister give way?24 Mar 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillI rise to speak to amendment 1, tabled in my name and that of my hon. Friend the Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain). The increase in the national insurance thresholds…24 Mar 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillIf the hon. Member does not like any tax, and given that we have heard that VAT has been raised to high levels, does he support the Liberal Democrats’ call to cut VAT by 2.5% to…24 Mar 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillI beg to move amendment 1, page 1, line 8, leave out “July” and insert “April”. This amendment would bring forward the date of implementation of the increase in thresholds from…24 Mar 2022