Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Tuesday 17th March 2015 Commons Chamber

[Karl Turner]

No answer, again.

[Mr Speaker]

Order.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Thursday 9th May 2013 Commons Chamber

[Karl Turner]

You’re telling fibs.

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I heard that last sedentary interjection, which was an imputation of dishonesty. I know the hon. Gentleman will want to withdraw that.

[Karl Turner]

Yes, please, Mr Speaker. I withdraw it.

[Mr Speaker]

We are grateful to the hon. Gentleman and will move on.

Changes to the Budget

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Monday 11th June 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I am disappointed in the hon. Gentleman. He started out as such a good boy, and it is a pity that he spoiled that thereafter. I know that a similar sin will not be committed by the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull East (Karl Turner), because he is a good listener and a quick learner.

[Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)]

I welcome the Government’s U-turn on the caravan tax, which would have adversely affected many thousands of people throughout the country. However, will the Minister take this opportunity to apologise to the 350 employees of Willerby Holiday Homes in my constituency who were told that they would potentially be made redundant as a result of the Government’s barmy idea, and will he describe the effect on the industry of the introduction of the 5% tax on caravans?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Tuesday 13th March 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I ask the Secretary of State to face the House.

[Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)]

T3. The Lord Chancellor will know that the ALS interpreters’ contractor has been an unmitigated disaster, and I can provide specific examples of cases in my constituency. If it is about saving money, will he tell us how many hearings have had to be adjourned or postponed due to the fiasco?

Education and Training (Young People with Autism)

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Tuesday 1st November 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Before we come to the main business of the day—the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill—we have a point of order.

[Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. May I have some guidance on whether it is appropriate for the Under-Secretary of State for Justice, the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Mr Djanogly), to speak for the Government on this part of the Bill, given the media interest from The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian in his business interests in the insurance industry? I know that the Government have had a problem with this because they took part of his responsibilities from him on 17 October.

[Mr Speaker]

The short answer to the hon. Gentleman is that it is for Members to take responsibility for their own interests and, as necessary, if they think it appropriate, seek advice from the Registrar, and there is of course an obligation upon Ministers, of which the Minister will be well aware, to comply with the ministerial code, but beyond that no special comment needs to be made on the matter. It is perfectly proper for the Government to decide which Minister should take the proceedings on the Floor of the House.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Wednesday 9th March 2011 Commons Chamber

[Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)]

Q10. The Prime Minister is beefing up his office to help sell the Government’s unpopular and wasteful £2 billion reorganisation of the NHS. Does it concern him that Baroness Williams of Crosby feels that she is“under no obligation to support policies outside the agreement”?The Prime Minister’s Back Benchers do not want this; no one wants it. Is it not possible for the Prime Minister to halt—

[Mr Speaker]

Order. We have got the drift, but we must have an answer.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Thursday 10th February 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I am very grateful.

[Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)]

5. What recent discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on attracting private sector investment into low-carbon technologies.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Tuesday 19th October 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I am grateful to the Secretary of State, but we now need shorter questions and shorter answers.

[Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)]

10. What plans he has for future funding of Victim Support homicide service teams.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karl Turner and John Bercow

Monday 6th September 2010 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Order. I understand the natural temptation to do otherwise, but if the Home Secretary would face the House when she replies, it would help all of us. I think that she has concluded her response.

[Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)]

12. What the recorded crime rate was in (a) 1997 and (b) 2010.