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HANSARD Pension Funds: Financial and Ethical InvestmentsThe previous Government target to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 is no longer relevant because we have to cut our emissions to net zero, so fracking, which is a source of…22 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAnti-idling rules are a good start in reducing air pollution, but local authorities need the legal powers and resources to enforce them. Would the Treasury consider making new…21 May 2019HANSARDPrisons and ProbationI am always pleased when there is a consensus. I listened carefully to the contributions of Government Members, who claim to be promoters of social reform, but the proposals for…14 May 2019HANSARDPrisons and ProbationCould there be a compromise here? For example, the service itself could be provided by the Government, but the voluntary sector could provide some elements of rehabilitation and…14 May 2019HANSARDPrisons and ProbationIf we are talking about ideology, or lack of it, does the Secretary of State not accept that it would have been wise for the Government to pilot the privatisation that was…14 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe ongoing tensions between Iran and the US concern many of my constituents, particularly those who would like to see a world without nuclear weapons. Is the Secretary of State…14 May 2019HANSARDTimpson Review of School ExclusionI think all Members across the House recognise that many of these excluded young people are the most vulnerable, but we should also recognise that a lot of them are deeply…07 May 2019HANSARDBritish Steel: EU Emissions Trading ComplianceNo doubt carbon credits are a useful way of managing carbon emissions, but Brexit or not we need to become carbon-zero in a very short period of time. I wonder whether the…01 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeLet us remind ourselves why we are here: thousands, if not millions, of young schoolchildren protested on the streets, and that is why we are suddenly taking this issue seriously…01 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeAs we are talking about cross-party consensus, let me say that things are moving very fast in this debate. Whatever has been said about fracking in the past, it is not a…01 May 2019HANSARDSchool FundingThe Government keep telling us that more money than ever before is going to schools, but they ignore the reality on the ground. Today I want to unpick one number that they have…25 Apr 2019HANSARDElectoral Registration: EU CitizensThe Minister’s answers this morning can hardly be seen as a reassurance that the Government value EU citizens living in this country or respect their rights. The Government should…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Climate Action and Extinction RebellionI congratulate the young people in many countries across the world without whom we would not be here today having this debate. They have reminded us how urgent the climate crisis…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI rise to support the motion, but I want to speak in particular to amendment (a), standing in the name of the right hon. Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn). We know that a…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMaybe the hon. Gentleman was talking—a lot of people were—but I have just indicated that I am talking to amendment (a), because I fear that today will be the last opportunity to…03 Apr 2019HANSARDFurther Education FundingWe need to add that further education colleges are the best opportunity for lifelong learning.02 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionI will not, because many Members want to speak. One reason that people have been inspired to sign the petition is the fear of no deal. It exercises a lot of people, and that is…01 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionIt is a big honour not only to serve under your chairship, Mr Gray, but to speak in this debate. More than 6 million people have signed the petition. Let us reflect on the…01 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionThe hon. Lady is generous in giving way. I come back to the suggestion that after each election somebody could launch a petition to reverse the result. The extraordinary thing…01 Apr 2019HANSARDLeaving the European Unionrose —01 Apr 2019