Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Rupa Huq

Thursday 21st May 2026 Commons Chamber

[Dr Huq]

Ending ticketing scandals was a manifesto pledge prompted by the Oasis surge-pricing scandal, but it appears only in draft form in the King’s Speech. Peak gig-going season is upon us—maybe even for you, Mr Speaker, with your Motown habit—as is a cost of living crisis. [Interruption.] We all know about it and love you for it, Mr Speaker.

[Mr Speaker]

Someday we’ll be together.

[Dr Huq]

Indeed—reflections of you. Will Ministers meet me to discuss the solution? My meticulously researched, widely backed ballot Bill from 2024 is ready-made and ready to go. It deals with this issue by among other things banning the bots that hog tickets for resale, so that we can stop this rip-off without delay.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Rupa Huq

Tuesday 14th October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Come on, Secretary of State, do you not want your own Back Benchers to ask questions?

[Dr Rupa Huq (Ealing Central and Acton) (Lab)]

T3. First, we had the VW scandal and now we have Dieselgate 2, with multiple manufacturers accused of faking it and emissions up to 30 times the legal limit. Can Ministers update us on the Department for Transport’s inquiry and promise swift action when it is out?