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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Mar 2015
Procedure of the House

"I am very grateful to you for calling me, Mr Speaker, not just as a Liberal Democrat but as a Member who had the privilege of joining the House in the most recent intake, in 2010. Since then I have sought to learn a great deal from my colleagues, not …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Mar 2015
Today’s Business of the House

"If the House passes the first motion today in the name of the Leader of the House, it will be to our credit that by extending the deadline for amendments on Report we will have more considered debates with time to consider the arguments, so how can it be that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"Amen to that, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State will know that advanced manufacturing businesses have exceeded the Government’s expectations with their high value bids for the supply chain initiative for their sector. Will he ensure that the over-programming necessary to accommodate those bids does not cause any further unwelcome …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Mar 2015
Undercover Policing

"It must be shocking for the MPs involved to hear these revelations, but parents grieving for their dead children still do not know whether their children’s identity was stolen by the special demonstration squad. The Met police has openly apologised to parents to whom that has happened, but they have …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"I do not know what the Minister is eating for breakfast this week, but you do not seem to be able to keep him down, Mr Speaker —I half expect him to announce a U-turn on his intended retirement before the week is out.

Is not the secret success of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2015
Petitions

"I wish to present a petition on behalf of my constituents calling on the Government to fund an urgent care centre at Chippenham community hospital. The proposals come from Chippenham’s doctors. The town’s three GP practices came together to draw up the plans, which would bring urgent services together in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2015
Urgent care centre at Chippenham Hospital

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I wish to present a petition on behalf of my constituents calling on the Government to fund an urgent care centre at Chippenham community hospital. The proposals come from Chippenham’s doctors. The town’s three GP practices came together to draw up the plans, which would bring urgent services together in …

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Mar 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"In practice, the length of time in which a sponsor is required to demonstrate that they have met the minimum income threshold is driving families apart. Would it be sufficient for a sponsor to demonstrate that they have secured permanent employment on such a salary, and not have a situation …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Mar 2015
Government Efficiency and Reform

"It is three years to the day since the Minister took up my invitation to visit Ark Data Centres in Corsham with me, and I am delighted to hear that the taxpayer stands to benefit to the tune of £100 million from the Crown hosting joint venture with the company. …..."
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