"When my right hon. Friend came to office in 2010, what cross-Government work had been done to tackle fraud, error and debt?..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"T4. Given the success of the Deputy Prime Minister’s political and constitutional reform agenda to date, what other plans might he have to reform party political funding and allow Opposition Members to voice their opinions free from the yoke of union oppression?..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"Like many in my constituency, I am sure that the people of Wales and, perhaps in particular in Llanbedr Pont Steffan, welcome the changes to personal allowances that our Government have implemented. Would the Minister care to take this opportunity to confirm how many residents in Wales have benefited since …..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"5. Whether he has given legal advice to the Secretary of State for Justice on the potential financial penalties the European Court of Human Rights could impose on the UK in respect of its policy on prisoners’ voting rights...." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for that answer. Does he agree that this instance of judicial activism by the European Court of Human Rights seeks to undermine the democratic mandate of this House? Does he recognise that talk of the UK meeting its international obligations with respect …..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"T4. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on the progress of the efficiency and reform group in driving savings across Government Departments?..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"Does the Minister share my concern that a dangerous precedent is set when Ministers take it upon themselves to mark exam papers?..." Karl McCartney - View Speech
"The Deputy Prime Minister believes that we need 360 new elected politicians in Parliament. If I may be so bold as to paraphrase a well-respected former Prime Minister, Sir John Major, does this current Deputy Prime Minister agree that if the answer is more party-selected elected politicians, we are obviously …..." Karl McCartney - View Speech