Independent Living Fund Recipients
Debate between Nicholas Dakin and John Robertson(10 years, 1 month ago)
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Emily Thornberry (Islington South and Finsbury) (Lab)
Will my hon. Friend give way?
John Robertson (in the Chair)
Order. Opposition spokesmen are not allowed to take part in a half-hour debate, whether intervening or making speeches.
Nic Dakin
Thank you, Mr Robertson, but it is important to recognise the number of Members present wanting to take part. I very much welcome that.
The Minister is a good Minister, and I am sure that he is not naive enough to believe that passing responsibility to local authorities absolves him of the responsibility for the decision. I am afraid that he will not get away with devolving responsibility and blame for the consequences of the decision to others.
Energy Intensive Industries
Debate between Nicholas Dakin and John Robertson(10 years, 7 months ago)
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Nic Dakin
Absolutely. I am aware, Mr Robertson, that other hon. Members want to contribute to the debate, so I will close by reinforcing the need for urgent action now. The autumn statement tomorrow provides a real opportunity for the Chancellor to deliver support for our foundational industries, so that they are here today, here tomorrow and can be a confident part of our future.
John Robertson (in the Chair)
Order. I thank the hon. Gentleman for that. I am sorry that I must reduce the time for the last two speakers to six minutes each. I call Neil Parish.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Nicholas Dakin and John Robertson(11 years, 3 months ago)
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Nic Dakin (Scunthorpe) (Lab)
3. What assessment she has made of progress towards rolling out superfast broadband to 90% of premises by 2015.
John Robertson (Glasgow North West) (Lab)
10. What assessment she has made of progress towards rolling out superfast broadband to 90% of premises by 2015.