"I join the Leader of the House in congratulating Lord Forsyth on his election in the other place.
In addition to the business that the Leader of the House has announced, next Thursday there will be a Select Committee statement from the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee on its …..." Bob Blackman - View Speech
"I welcome the tone and content of the Home Secretary’s statement. She will be well aware that when Maccabi were drawn to play at Villa Park, there were attempts by extremist elements in the community to prevent the fixture from taking place at all. When those attempts failed, they moved …..." Bob Blackman - View Speech
"I completely understand that the Government will want to move business around given the circumstances they are under. However, as the Backbench Business Committee will be meeting this afternoon, will the Leader of the House update the House on whether we will be allocated Thursday 22 January for debates—hopefully we …..." Bob Blackman - View Speech
"Right now, peaceful protesters who are unarmed are being gunned down on the streets not just of Tehran, but of every city and town in Iran. They are being hunted down to hospitals if they are injured, or hunted down to where they live. The difference between 2022 and now …..." Bob Blackman - View Speech
"18. What recent discussions she has had with the Mayor of London on the extension of the management of commuter services by Transport for London...." Bob Blackman - View Speech
"I thank the Secretary of State for that answer. She will well know, as a former deputy mayor for transport in London, that the confusing picture of the use of the underground and of Overground services has been a problem for Londoners and for the mayor. However, it would be …..." Bob Blackman - View Speech
At this time of year, sadly we often have to report on deaths, including those of Martin Chivers and Terry Yorath. Indeed, Kevin Keegan is facing a fight against stomach cancer. I am sure the whole House will wish their families a long life, and …..." Bob Blackman - View Speech
"Since we cannot scrutinise the strategy today, may I ask what action is included in it to phase out animal testing in scientific laboratories?..." Bob Blackman - View Speech
"I thank the Leader of the House for announcing the Backbench Business for the Chamber when we come back. I congratulate him on being briefed immediately, given that the offers were accepted only this morning. In addition, the business in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 6 January will be a debate …..." Bob Blackman - View Speech
"I welcome the strategy. The Minister will well know that children from homes in which domestic violence is prevalent are all too often conditioned to believe that that is the normal way for relationships to operate. Through changes to the national curriculum in particular, will she ensure that teachers encourage …..." Bob Blackman - View Speech