Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Yvonne Fovargue and John Bercow

Monday 17th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Clive Lewis. Not here—a second absentee. I hope these characters are not indisposed. We look forward to seeing them again erelong. The important point is that Yvonne Fovargue is here.

[Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield) (Lab)]

20. Which local authority service areas will no longer be weighted for deprivation following the fair funding review.

Points of Order

Debate between Yvonne Fovargue and John Bercow

Thursday 13th September 2018 Commons Chamber

[Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield) (Lab)]

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. Individuals wishing to renew passports earlier than their expiry date are being informed by the Passport Office that Government rules since 10 September state that the expiry date of the replacement passport will be based on the time of the renewal, not the original passport’s expiry date. We know that many countries demand six months’ validity to allow entry, so many people are forced to apply early. Have the Government given any indication that they will inform the House about that change?

[Mr Speaker]

The short answer is that I have received no such indication, and I first learned of this matter when the hon. Lady beetled up to the Chair to notify me of her intention to raise a point of order. It is obviously a significant matter, which the Leader of the House will have heard. I suggest that the hon. Lady might wish to pursue it with Ministers in expectation of some sort of statement or response.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Yvonne Fovargue and John Bercow

Tuesday 17th January 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Finally, I call Yvonne Fovargue.

[Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield) (Lab)]

More than a year ago, the Treasury promised to consult on breathing space to assist people in debt and protect them from interest and other charges while they seek help. In view of the high levels of personal debt, will the Minister commit himself to proceeding with that as a matter of urgency?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Yvonne Fovargue and John Bercow

Thursday 17th March 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I am grateful to the Secretary of State for that answer. I call Simon Kirby. He is not here. I therefore call Yvonne Fovargue.

[Yvonne Fovargue (Makerfield) (Lab)]

19. What funding she has allocated over the period of the comprehensive spending review to reduce the level of illegal trade in animals and animal products.