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HANSARDCovid-19: CPSWhat assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the CPS during the covid-19 outbreak.28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: CPSI welcome my right hon. and learned Friend to her post. Further to her answer, will she tell me how the Crown Prosecution Service is working with the courts to manage the impact…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: PrisonsCan my right hon. and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor assure me and the House that all prison officers and staff who have required a covid-19 test have been able to access one…27 Apr 2020HANSARDRemote VotingI am most grateful for that clarification, Sir. The point I wished to raise was one of procedure. Given his extensive understanding of how this place works, my right hon. Friend…22 Apr 2020HANSARDRemote VotingIndeed. As well as being a distinguished member of the Procedure Committee, the hon. Gentleman is, of course, a distinguished member of his party’s Whips Office. Whenever I think…22 Apr 2020HANSARDRemote VotingThank you for calling me, Mr Speaker, perhaps unexpectedly, in the course of this afternoon’s brief proceedings. Observant Members will have noticed the flurry of Whips who have…22 Apr 2020HANSARDRemote VotingOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.22 Apr 2020HANSARDProceedings during the Pandemic and Hybrid Scrutiny ProceedingsI am extremely grateful to my right hon. Friend for giving way at this early stage. Could he confirm that it is his intention tomorrow to bring forward a motion on remote voting?21 Apr 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I begin by expressing my condolences to the families of constituents who have sadly lost their lives to covid-19? I pay particular tribute to the nurses and doctors at…21 Apr 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseNotwith- standing the kindly overtures from the shadow Leader of the House, may we have a debate in Government time on restoration and renewal, particularly given the National…12 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. A short-sighted decision by Transport for Greater Manchester and Stagecoach to scrap the 375 bus service, serving my constituents in Mellor and Hawk Green, has been met with…12 Mar 2020HANSARDPlanning for the FutureInexplicably, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has delayed the publication of the spatial framework to build on local green-belt land until after the mayoral election in May. In…12 Mar 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillWill my right hon. Friend allow me?10 Mar 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillCould my right hon. Friend kindly explain the rationale behind 35%? Why not a per cent. more or a per cent. less?10 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeAs a general point, recruitment for several permanent secretary posts is either ongoing or imminent. What role do the Government envisage Secretaries of State playing in that…02 Mar 2020HANSARDVoter Identification: Voting FraudMay I say what a pleasure it is to see such a well stocked Treasury Bench for Cabinet Office questions, and how much I am looking forward to working with these Ministers? I am…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn February 2019, the deputy national statistician said that, for the census to go ahead as planned in March 2021, the legislation needs to be passed this April. Does my hon.…27 Feb 2020HANSARDStepping Hill HospitalNaturally, I agree with the hon. Gentleman and commend him for his work, particularly in maintaining the stroke services at his local hospital. Indeed, I commend the work of all…21 Jan 2020HANSARDStepping Hill HospitalI absolutely concur with the hon. Gentleman. The leadership of the hospital is excellent. I think that, as he says, better days are very near. May I take this opportunity to…21 Jan 2020HANSARDStepping Hill HospitalThere is mutual praise and admiration all around in this debate, so I entirely agree with my hon. Friend. It is wonderful that we find such consensus on this issue. Stepping Hill…21 Jan 2020