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HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) BillSurely, the point of scrutiny is not political point scoring, but accountability for the billions of pounds for this project. We are not yet entirely sure about the total amount.…15 Jul 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences: Over-75sThe 2017 Conservative manifesto contained a number of interesting ideas, some of which it has been more convenient to forget from time to time. In this instance, it was quite…11 Jun 2019HANSARD Family LawI shall not detain the House for too long with my remarks on this important statutory instrument that has considerable effects on our constituents. I cannot, for the life of me,…11 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Helping Uganda Schools—known as HUGS—is a small international development charity based in my constituency. Would the Minister meet me and representatives of this wonderful…06 Jun 2019HANSARDMortgage PrisonersI start by paying tribute to all those involved in the D-day landings 75 years ago today, especially remembering those who gave their lives. We and our allies will forever owe…06 Jun 2019HANSARDMortgage PrisonersI need elaborate no further on that excellent intervention from my hon. and gallant Friend. The scenario I have just described is nearly a carbon copy of that of another…06 Jun 2019HANSARDInternational Education Strategy8. What progress the Government has made on the implementation of its international education strategy.06 Jun 2019HANSARDInternational Education StrategyI am very glad that my hon. Friend will be very busy on that project in the coming weeks. What steps are being taken by his Department to ensure that UK institutions, such as the…06 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to showcase the exports of the Greater Manchester area—and may I take this opportunity to invite him and the Department to host an…06 Jun 2019HANSARDTimpson Review of School ExclusionAlternative provision often takes too long to access and is a last resort, when in many cases it can be a positive experience for pupils and their families much earlier on. What…07 May 2019HANSARDTopical Questionsrose—29 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt was an undistinguished career, Mr Speaker. May I thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for visiting Romiley Primary School in my constituency with me on Friday, for…29 Apr 2019HANSARDSave Romiley GreenbeltWe now come to the important business of the day. I rise to present a petition about the Greater Manchester spatial framework and, in particular, the Romiley green belt. Since the…12 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingWill my right hon. Friend give way?04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingI am pleased to be able to speak today in support of the petition. I congratulate the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on putting this important debate before the House, and of…04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingYes—it is high time that the resources caught up with that justifiable expectation. Since being elected as the MP for Hazel Grove, I have sought to build strong professional…04 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a debate on the respective roles and responsibilities of Back Benchers and Ministers? There appears to be some confusion among colleagues who happily accept the…28 Feb 2019HANSARD A Better Defence EstateMay I say how refreshing it is to hear my right hon. Friend speak so knowledgeably to his own brief and say how genuinely pleased I am that he is remaining in government, because,…28 Feb 2019HANSARD Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s ProgressOn fracking, will the hon. Lady give way?28 Feb 2019HANSARD Net Zero Carbon Emissions: UK’s ProgressThe hon. Lady need not fear my intervention; she may find it helpful to her argument. As a member of the Backbench Business Committee, I found it a pleasure to hear her…28 Feb 2019