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Debate between Justin Tomlinson and John Bercow(10 years, 7 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
It is always useful to have a bit of information about Ministers’ eating habits.
Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
23. [906352] I have championed the New College bid for a new free school in North Swindon, which would help to deliver much needed high-quality school places in my growing constituency. Will the Minister comment on the importance of local groups coming together to set up free schools?
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Justin Tomlinson and John Bercow
Mr Speaker
The hon. Gentleman has won ministerial plaudits for his talent and conscientiousness as a builder, and I am sure he will be deeply obliged to the Minister.
Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
22. What steps the Government are taking to support community pubs.
Universal Credit
Debate between Justin Tomlinson and John Bercow(11 years, 10 months ago)
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Urgent Questions are proposed each morning by backbench MPs, and up to two may be selected each day by the Speaker. Chosen Urgent Questions are announced 30 minutes before Parliament sits each day.
Each Urgent Question requires a Government Minister to give a response on the debate topic.
This information is provided by Parallel Parliament and does not comprise part of the offical record
Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
Why was this urgent question called when the Public Accounts Committee, of which I am a member, is investigating this clearly outdated, historic report next Wednesday?
Mr Speaker
Order. I am afraid that that is not a question for the Secretary of State. I decide whether an urgent question should be granted or not. I am fully conscious of what other parts of the House are doing and the judgment I have to make is whether the matter should be aired on the Floor of the House today. The answer is yes. That, to be honest, is the end of the matter.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Justin Tomlinson and John Bercow(12 years ago)
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Mr Speaker
It is a new departure for Members on the Treasury Bench to subcontract ministerial visits to their parents. Who knows what else is in store?
Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
5. What consideration he has given to including life-saving skills in the physical education curriculum.
Alcohol: Minimum Unit Price
Debate between Justin Tomlinson and John Bercow(12 years, 4 months ago)
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Urgent Questions are proposed each morning by backbench MPs, and up to two may be selected each day by the Speaker. Chosen Urgent Questions are announced 30 minutes before Parliament sits each day.
Each Urgent Question requires a Government Minister to give a response on the debate topic.
This information is provided by Parallel Parliament and does not comprise part of the offical record
Mr Speaker
Order. These exchanges are still very highly charged, but the Minister is entitled to be heard and must not be shouted down.
Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
A member of my family is an alcoholic. Minimum unit pricing would not make one jot of difference, because 50p here or there would not break her addiction. Greater resources and co-ordination of support services are the priority; it is there that the industry and Government should be leading.
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Debate between Justin Tomlinson and John Bercow(12 years, 8 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
The Arsenal result was extremely satisfactory and I was there to observe it.
Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
15. What steps he is taking to improve the quality of mathematics teaching in schools.