Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill
"I wanted to make this point to the Minister. Not only will the Prime Minister have full power, but some of the clauses and consequential amendments in the Bill will have a profound effect on other aspects of the constitution. It specifically amends the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 as a …..."Patrick Grady - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill
"The hon. Gentleman is making an excellent point in his speech and with his amendment. It is not entirely clear from the answer that he got from the Minister why the Government would not simply accept the proposal, for the same reason that I cited in my intervention on my …..."Patrick Grady - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill
"The hon. Member says that there is election fatigue and that people are worried about when election campaigns begin, but surely the effect of the Bill will be that the next election campaign will start now because nobody except the Prime Minister will know the date of the next election...."Patrick Grady - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill
"I apologise, Dame Rosie, that I have been bobbing up and down this afternoon wanting to speak and not wanting to speak, but I think that some of our discussion on the new clauses needs to be teased out a little more. First, I would like to hear from the …..."Patrick Grady - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill (Instruction)
"I agree entirely with the hon. Gentleman. Does he share my concern at the fact that the Government Benches are filling up so rapidly, which suggests that many Members may be intending to vote against the motion? Perhaps if he takes a few more interventions it will give Members who …..."Patrick Grady - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill (Instruction)
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Sep 2021
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill (Instruction)
"I wonder whether the Minister might just indulge the House and express the Government’s opinion on the hon. Member for Rhondda’s amendment, given that the Government seem to oppose our getting a chance to discuss it?..."Patrick Grady - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 10th September 2021
Asked by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of including the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group in the public inquiry into the Government's response to the covid-19 pandemic, announced on 21 May 2021.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt
On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed the public inquiry into COVID-19 will begin in Spring 2022. The Government understands that to ensure we learn lessons from the pandemic, it is imperative that we engage and consult with bereaved families and others, before the terms of reference are finalised. Throughout the pandemic senior ministers, including the Prime Minister, have met and will continue to meet with bereaved families.
I want to thank the Bereaved Families for Justice group for all their efforts in representing bereaved families throughout the pandemic. Every death from this virus is a tragedy and our deepest sympathies are with everyone who has lost loved ones. The Government remains steadfast in our commitment to ensuring that these families have the scrutiny of the Government’s response to managing the pandemic that they deserve.
Written Question
Friday 10th September 2021
Asked by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment the Government has made to the potential merits of including the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group in the Commission on Covid Commemoration.
Answered by Penny Mordaunt
Every death during the pandemic has been a tragic loss, made so much harder for those unable to say goodbye or grieve as they would have wished. It is absolutely right that we come together to mark and remember this period appropriately.
The Prime Minister announced on 12th May that the Government will support these efforts by establishing a UK Commission on Covid Commemoration. The Commission will carefully consider how communities across the country can remember those who have lost their lives and recognise those involved in the response in a fitting and permanent way.
The Government is aware of Bereaved Families for Justice’ call to be included in the membership of the Commission. I am thankful to them for all their efforts throughout the pandemic. We recognise the need for bereaved families to be represented on the Commission and are committed to ensuring this happens. The Government will set out the Commission membership and terms of reference in due course.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 08 Sep 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"4. What recent assessment his Department has made of the strength of the Union. ..."Patrick Grady - View Speech
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