From you, Mr Speaker, I take that as a compliment.

Will my hon. Friend instruct HS2 Ltd that it and its contractors should follow its own construction code and give local residents along phase 1 due and proper advance notice of the enabling works that it intends to carry out, instead of the high-handed, peremptory and arrogant approach that HS2 Ltd is currently taking?

From you, Mr Speaker, I take that as a compliment.

Will my hon. Friend instruct HS2 Ltd that it and its contractors should follow its own construction code and give local residents along phase 1 due and proper advance notice of the enabling works that it intends to carry out, instead of the high-handed, peremptory and arrogant approach that HS2 Ltd is currently taking?

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when she plans to publish the eligibility criteria for companies seeking financial support as part of Operation Kingfisher; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when she plans to publish the eligibility criteria for companies seeking financial support as part of Operation Kingfisher; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to respond to the letters of the 11 June, 3 July and 20 August 2019 from the Rt hon. Member for Aylesbury on the Bucks Local Enterprise Partnership Review.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when he plans to respond to the letters of the 11 June, 3 July and 20 August 2019 from the Rt hon. Member for Aylesbury on the Bucks Local Enterprise Partnership Review.

I welcome what my hon. and learned Friend has said about the pilot projects now under way and wish them success. Since up to 30%, by some estimates, of people sleeping rough on the streets have a prison record, does she agree that one of the best ways to secure a reduction in reoffending is to step up these schemes and ensure that when someone has served their time, they have a roof over their heads on release?

I welcome what my hon. and learned Friend has said about the pilot projects now under way and wish them success. Since up to 30%, by some estimates, of people sleeping rough on the streets have a prison record, does she agree that one of the best ways to secure a reduction in reoffending is to step up these schemes and ensure that when someone has served their time, they have a roof over their heads on release?

Having had responsibility for a time for judicial appointments, including approving those of the current Lord Chief Justice and the current President of the Supreme Court, may I ask my right hon. and learned Friend to endorse the fact that the track record of the Judicial Appointments Commission shows that it makes its recommendations, having looked at the available candidates, with the utmost thoroughness, scruple and genuine independence? We as a House and a country would cast aside that independence, and instead make the appointment of judges the plaything of a temporary party majority in this House, at our peril.

Having had responsibility for a time for judicial appointments, including approving those of the current Lord Chief Justice and the current President of the Supreme Court, may I ask my right hon. and learned Friend to endorse the fact that the track record of the Judicial Appointments Commission shows that it makes its recommendations, having looked at the available candidates, with the utmost thoroughness, scruple and genuine independence? We as a House and a country would cast aside that independence, and instead make the appointment of judges the plaything of a temporary party majority in this House, at our peril.

Urgent question on the Government's review of HS2.

Urgent question on the Government's review of HS2.

Contaminated Blood Inquiry

The following is an extract from questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office on 10 July 2019.

The Minister is absolutely right, but with one victim dying every 96 hours and compensation still not being paid, I wrote to the Prime...

Contaminated Blood Inquiry

The following is an extract from questions to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office on 10 July 2019.

The Minister is absolutely right, but with one victim dying every 96 hours and compensation still not being paid, I wrote to the Prime...

Statement on the Government's approach to the detention and rendition of detainees overseas.

Statement on the Government's approach to the detention and rendition of detainees overseas.

The Government has no plans to hold another referendum on EU membership. The Government remains committed to delivering on the result of the 2016 EU referendum by leaving the EU.

An Act of Parliament is required before any UK-wide referendum can be held, the terms of which are...

The Government has no plans to hold another referendum on EU membership. The Government remains committed to delivering on the result of the 2016 EU referendum by leaving the EU.

An Act of Parliament is required before any UK-wide referendum can be held, the terms of which are...

Ordered that, at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion in the name of the Prime Minister tabled under section 13 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 not later than 10.00pm; such questions shall include the questions on any amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the questions may be put after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 16 (Proceedings under an Act or on European Union documents) and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) shall not apply. Motion that this House, in accordance with the provisions of section 13(6)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, has considered the Written Statement titled "Statement under Section 13(4) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018" and made on Friday 15 March 2019. Amendment (d), in the name of Jermey Corbyn, not moved. Amendment (a), in the name of Oliver Letwin, debated and agreed to on division (329 to 302). Amendment (f), in the name of Margaret Beckett, debated and negatived on division (311 to 314). Main question, as amended, agreed to on division (327 to 300). Resolved that this House, in accordance with the provisions of section 13(6)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, has considered the Written Statement titled "Statement under Section 13(4) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018" ​and made on Friday 15 March 2019, and, given the need for the House to debate and vote on alternative ways forward, with a view to the Government putting forward a plan for the House to debate and vote on, orders that – (a) Standing Order No. 14(1) (which provides that government business shall have precedence at every sitting save as provided in that order) shall not apply on Wednesday 27 March; (b) precedence on that day shall be given to a motion relating to the Business of the House in connection with matters relating to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union other than any Business of the House motion relating to the consideration by the House of a motion under Section 13(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, and then to motions relating to that withdrawal and the United Kingdom's future relationship with the European Union other than any motion moved under Section 13(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; (c) if more than one motion related to the Business of the House is tabled, the Speaker shall decide which motion shall have precedence; (d) the Speaker shall interrupt proceedings on any business before the Business of the House motion having precedence at 2.00 pm on Wednesday 27 March and call a Member to move that motion; (e) debate on that motion may continue until 3.00 pm on Wednesday 27 March at which time the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion including the questions on amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; (f) when those proceedings have been concluded, the Speaker shall call a Member to move one of the other motions having precedence; (g) any proceedings interrupted or superseded by this order or an order arising from the Business of the House motion may be resumed or (as the case may be) entered upon and proceeded with after the moment of interruption on Wednesday 27 March.

Ordered that, at this day's sitting, the Speaker shall put the questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motion in the name of the Prime Minister tabled under section 13 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 not later than 10.00pm; such questions shall include the questions on any...

Motion, That this House: (1) notes the resolutions of the House of 12 and 13 March, and accordingly agrees that the Government will seek to agree with the European Union an extension of the period specified in Article 50(3); (2) agrees that, if the House has passed a resolution approving the negotiated withdrawal agreement and the framework for the future relationship for the purposes of section 13(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 by 20 March 2019, then the Government will seek to agree with the European Union a one-off extension of the period specified in Article 50(3) for a period ending on 30 June 2019 for the purpose of passing the necessary EU exit legislation; and (3), notes that, if the House has not passed a resolution approving the negotiated withdrawal agreement and the framework for the future relationship for the purposes of section 13(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 by 20 March 2019, then it is highly likely that the European Council at its meeting the following day would require a clear purpose for any extension, not least to determine its length, and that any extension beyond 30 June 2019 would require the United Kingdom to hold European Parliament elections in May 2019. Amendment (h) (Dr Wollaston), negatived on division (85 votes to 334). Amendment to amendment (i) (Lucy Powell), negatived on division (311 votes to 314). Amendment (i) (Hilary Benn), negatived on division (312 votes to 314). Amendment (e) (Jeremy Corbyn) negatived on division (302 votes to 318). Amendment (j) (Chris Bryant) not moved. Main question agreed to on division (412 votes to 202).

Motion, That this House: (1) notes the resolutions of the House of 12 and 13 March, and accordingly agrees that the Government will seek to agree with the European Union an extension of the period specified in Article 50(3); (2) agrees that, if the House has passed a resolution approving...

Statement on the Government's negotiations to leave the European Union.

Statement on the Government's negotiations to leave the European Union.

Motion that this House notes the Prime Minister’s statement on Leaving the European Union of 26 February 2019; and further notes that discussions between the UK and the EU are ongoing. Amendment A negatived on division (240 to 323). Amendment K negatived on division (288 to 324). Amendment B agreed to. Amendment F agreed to on division (502 to 20). Main question, as amended, agreed to.

Motion that this House notes the Prime Minister’s statement on Leaving the European Union of 26 February 2019; and further notes that discussions between the UK and the EU are ongoing. Amendment A negatived on division (240 to 323). Amendment K negatived on division (288 to 324). Amendment B agreed...

Infected Blood Inquiry

The following is an extract from Questions to the Cabinet Office on Wednesday 14 November 2018.

Last month, the chair of the inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, said that many victims of the infected blood scandal are still living on the breadline today. The inquiry is not due to look...

Infected Blood Inquiry

The following is an extract from Questions to the Cabinet Office on Wednesday 14 November 2018.

Last month, the chair of the inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, said that many victims of the infected blood scandal are still living on the breadline today. The inquiry is not due to look...

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply. The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply and their response will be placed in the Library.

The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply. The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply and their response will be placed in the Library.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has regular and frequent engagement with devolved administrations across a wide range of issues where there are shared interests.

Furthermore, the UK Government recognises the need to review the existing intergovernmental structures to ensure they are fit for purpose in...

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has regular and frequent engagement with devolved administrations across a wide range of issues where there are shared interests.

Furthermore, the UK Government recognises the need to review the existing intergovernmental structures to ensure they are fit for purpose in...

Infected Blood Inquiry

The following is an extract from questions on a statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office on 2 July 2018.

I welcome the statement from my right hon. Friend. May I also say how important it is for my constituents and...

Infected Blood Inquiry

The following is an extract from questions on a statement by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office on 2 July 2018.

I welcome the statement from my right hon. Friend. May I also say how important it is for my constituents and...

Statement on the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Statement on the Infected Blood Inquiry.

Programme motion (No. 3) agreed to on division (321 to 304). Consideration of Lords amendments. Clause 1. Lords amendment 110 disagreed to on division (324 to 302). Lords amendment 128 disagreed to on division (325 to 304). Lords amendment 37 disagreed to on division (326 to 301). Lords amendment 39 disagreed to on division (324 to 302). Schedule 7. Lords amendment 125 disagreed to on division (328 to 297). Before clause 9. Lords amendment 19 disagreed to on division (324 to 298). Government amendments (a) and (b) made in lieu. Schedule 1. Lords amendment 52 disagreed to on division (326 to 201). Clause 7. Lords amendment 10 disagreed to on division (320 to 305). Clause 17. Lords amendment 43 disagreed to on division (322 to 306). Lords amendment 45 disagreed to on division (317 to 306). Clause 9. Lords amendment 20 disagreed to on division (321 to 305). Before clause 10. Government amendments (a) to (e) to Lords amendment 25 made. Lords amendment 25, as amended, agreed to. Lords amendments 15-17, 26-31, 46, 48-50, 54-101, 108, 109, 111, 114, 120, 129, 135, 141, 149, 151, 153, 155, 162, 165, 169 and 173-196 agreed to on division (321 to 40). Lords amendments agreed to, with Commons financial privileges waived in respect of Lords amendment 72.

Programme motion (No. 3) agreed to on division (321 to 304). Consideration of Lords amendments. Clause 1. Lords amendment 110 disagreed to on division (324 to 302). Lords amendment 128 disagreed to on division (325 to 304). Lords amendment 37 disagreed to on division (326 to 301). Lords amendment 39...