No Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Wednesday 16th January 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Howarth]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Is the term “pillock” considered unparliamentary?

[Mr Speaker]

I do not think that that word was used. I think the word was “paleo”. It is rather unfair that the point of order came when it did, and the hon. Member for Dudley South (Mike Wood) should certainly have 10 seconds to finish his speech.

[Mike Wood]

Economic security, greater opportunity, sustainable investment in our public services and many other reasons are why Dudley South and this House can have confidence in Her Majesty’s Government this evening.

Speaker’s Statement

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Wednesday 19th December 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

The hon. Lady has made her point with force and in her own way, and I thank her for doing so; she is perfectly in order, and it is now on the record.

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. The guidance that you issued to Members earlier in the week drew attention to both the need for temperate language and the provisions around misogynistic language as part of the respect policy. If these rules do not apply to the Leader of the Opposition, what protection can Members’ staff and staff of the House expect where behaviour is not broadcast live on international television?

[Mr Speaker]

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his point of order. The simple answer is that the rules apply to every right hon. and hon. Member of the House. That is the factual answer. I can do nothing other than provide the factual answer, but I thank him for what he has said.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Thursday 1st November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

That is even better.

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

14. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle loneliness.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Thursday 18th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

It is very good to see the hon. Member for Dudley South (Mike Wood). I understand why he was delayed, but it is good to see him here in the Chamber.

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker. We know that 82% of the beer that is drunk in our pubs is brewed in the UK. Jodie Kidd and other publicans will be presenting a 105,000-signature petition to Downing Street today to back the Long Live the Local campaign on beer duty. Will my right hon. Friend ensure that the Chancellor is fully aware of the contribution that our beer and pub sectors make to British farming, as well as to the wider economy and society?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Monday 15th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

If the Minister could be good enough to face the House, it would be hugely appreciated.

[Mike Wood]

Does the Minister agree that for the pensions dashboard to be effective, it must be comprehensive, which means enjoying support right across the sector? If so, what is he doing to achieve this?

Business of the House

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Thursday 28th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I think the hon. Member for Dudley South (Mike Wood) is sporting a kind of England tie, and we should hear from the fellow. His tie is very natty indeed.

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Britain has a record number of outstanding breweries, including four in my constituency and the excellent Hook Norton Brewery in that of my hon. Friend the Member for Banbury (Victoria Prentis), whom I am meeting this afternoon. Might we have time for a debate on the opportunities after Brexit to restructure beer duty in order to support not only our excellent brewers, but our vital community pubs?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Tuesday 5th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Yes, Sheerman-horning!

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

9. What progress the Government have made on improving the safety of prison officers.

EU Exit Negotiations

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Tuesday 5th December 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

The Secretary of State said that one is about harmonisation and the other is not. Somebody suggested that he or she could not hear.

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

Will the Secretary of State confirm that, in the negotiations, the Government still aim to conclude an agreement on an implementation phase as early as possible in the new year and that that agreement would similarly benefit the European Union?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Wednesday 19th July 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Mike Wood. I do not think the hon. Gentleman knew how popular he was.

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

Q5. The black country flag has come under attack from Labour Members in recent days. Will the Prime Minister join me in again congratulating Gracie Sheppard, who designed the flag, reflecting our industrial heritage, when she was just 12 years old? Does the Prime Minister agree that the latest figures showing the west midlands as the fastest-growing part of this country show once again that the black country remains a great place to do business?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mike Wood and John Bercow

Thursday 6th July 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. That Minister does not require her name to be advertised in the Chamber; we all know who the hon. Lady is. The Minister is experienced enough to know that one should not name names in the Chamber. I am sure she will do better next time.

[Mike Wood (Dudley South) (Con)]

The fact that some women are still discriminated against during pregnancy or maternity leave is both unacceptable and unlawful. Will the Minister assure the House that the Government not only take the problem extremely seriously but are looking at how laws can be better enforced to give the protection she promises?