Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Green and John Bercow

Tuesday 24th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Let us hear the voice of Bolton West on this matter. Chris Green.

[Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)]

16. It is commonly understood that once people have been in prison they have paid their debts to society, and contributing to society, especially through work, is a key part of rehabilitation. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the declaration of a criminal record at the very beginning of a job application creates an unnecessary barrier to work?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Green and John Bercow

Tuesday 22nd November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Chris Green]

Westminster Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Bolton town hall will be lit up in red tomorrow to mark Red Wednesday, an Aid to the Church in Need initiative to highlight religious persecution in Iraq, in Syria, and around the world. Will the Minister join me in supporting Red Wednesday to raise awareness of those who are suffering injustice and risking their lives for their faith?

[Mr Speaker]

I am sure the hon. Gentleman will be pleased to hear that the Palace of Westminster will be lit up in red as well.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Green and John Bercow

Monday 22nd February 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I am glad that even on this most solemn of matters, the right hon. Gentleman has been able, as always, to provide us with a poetical flourish.

[Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)]

T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Green and John Bercow

Monday 30th November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

We have heard from the hon. Gentleman twice today, and it is worth pointing out that he is a philosopher. That we know: it is on the record on his CV.

[Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)]

T2. What are the Government doing to encourage more young people to study maths and numeracy subjects in school?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Green and John Bercow

Tuesday 21st July 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Last but not least, I call Mr Green.

[Chris Green (Bolton West) (Con)]

15. What comparative assessment he has made of the rates of wage growth and inflation.