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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 16 May 2022
Restoration and Renewal: Location of House of Lords Chamber

"My Lords, the UK is the most centralised country in the world. Congestion in London is a nightmare and property prices are ridiculous. Meanwhile, the rest of the country has struggled to attract new investment and jobs to replace the industries that it has lost. There is a case for …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 30 Dec 2020
European Union (Future Relationship) Bill

"My Lords, it is a great honour to speak here for the first time. I want to thank the officers of the House, Black Rod, Fiona Channon, the doorkeepers and everyone who has made me so welcome. I would like to thank in particular the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter, for …..."
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Written Question
Ballot Papers: Visual Impairment
Thursday 3rd October 2019

Asked by: Lord Austin of Dudley (Non-affiliated - Life peer)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department has taken since the judgment issued by Mr Justice Swift in May 2019 that the tactile voting device for blind people was unlawful.

Answered by Kevin Foster

The Government continues to work with the Cabinet Office chaired Accessibility of Elections Working Group to make an informed assessment of the most suitable options to take forward. We are due to hold a dedicated meeting on this topic with the Royal National Institute of Blind People shortly.

Written Question
Elections: Visual Impairment
Thursday 3rd October 2019

Asked by: Lord Austin of Dudley (Non-affiliated - Life peer)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to ensure that there is a fully accessible voting option for blind voters, following the judgment in May 2019 by Mr Justice Swift that the tactile voting device was unlawful.

Answered by Kevin Foster

The Government continues to work with the Cabinet Office chaired Accessibility of Elections Working Group to make an informed assessment of the most suitable options to take forward. We are due to hold a dedicated meeting on this topic with the Royal National Institute of Blind People shortly.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q15. May I start by associating myself completely with the final answer that the Prime Minister gave to the Leader of the Opposition about his need to consider his future? It is absolutely clear to me that the vast majority of Labour MPs agree with her. Hundreds of people have …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 24 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"On a point of order, Mr Speaker...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Q14. We have ambitious plans for Dudley, with the new technical skills centre to provide technical apprenticeships and university-level skills in industries such as advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, low-carbon industries and autonomous electric vehicles. Before the Prime Minister leaves office, will she accelerate the stronger towns fund and enable us …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 27 Feb 2019
Electoral Funding: Unincorporated Associations

"As far as I can see, nothing disorderly has taken place so far. The Minister can respond to Mr Lord’s question, if she wishes...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 27 Feb 2019
Electoral Funding: Unincorporated Associations

"Order. I call the Minister to respond...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 27 Jun 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"Everyone knows that Black country brewers brew the best beer in Britain. Holden’s in Dudley has been bottling beer continuously for 75 years, even through the war, but along with other producers, it has had to cease production this week because of the European CO2 shortage. What are the …..."
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