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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 16 Dec 2014
Devolution (Implications for England)

"The injustice is particularly felt by my constituents 1 mile south of the Scottish border, who wish to see powers, votes and spending devolved to them in England. Does my right hon. Friend agree that after five reports over 17 years of consideration of this process, and the Labour party …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 04 Dec 2014
Business of the House

"May we have a debate on air passenger duty following the autumn statement and the Smith commission? My constituents were delighted yesterday by the changes in the autumn statement that mean that they will no longer have to pay £71 per child for under-12s, and for under-16s as we go …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 May 2014
Votes at 16

"I congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate, and apologise that, owing to problems with my train, I was not here at the beginning. I may have missed her saying this at the start of her speech, but does she agree that if her argument is taken forward, at …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 May 2014
Votes at 16

"I held a debate involving four high schools—Haydon Bridge, Ponteland, Prudhoe and Hexham—on that particular issue last month. It was won by Ponteland high school, whose students proposed the motion for 16-year-old voting, and who also swayed quite an elderly audience—with respect to them. I accept that my hon. Friend …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 06 May 2014
Votes at 16

"On the Scottish referendum, I was in Aberdeenshire last September and was delighted to see that the youngsters proposing to vote were canvassed. Of pupils in the entirety of the Aberdeen schools, 75% were in favour of the Union. Surely, from a politician’s point of view, the lesson is to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 30 Jan 2014
Business of the House

"May we have a Treasury debate on regional cuts to air passenger duty for entrants to the long-haul market, which would stimulate growth, reduce the burden on the south- east and kick-start the regional economy? I echo what was said by the right hon. Member for Belfast North (Mr Dodds)...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 25 Jun 2013
Lobbying

"Will my right hon. Friend give way?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Dec 2012
HEALTH

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I am listening carefully to the hon. Lady’s speech, and I accept that difficult struggles lie ahead. However, on skills, does she not accept that the number of apprenticeships has doubled in her area? On infrastructure, does she not accept that this Government have done the A1 strongly, all the …

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Dec 2012
HEALTH

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Northumberland has much that it could teach the rest of Britain. My constituency is home to a vast number of civic groups, charities and volunteer organisations and people who give up their time to get involved, help their communities and improve people’s lives. They are passionate about the place in …

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 20 Dec 2012
HEALTH

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I entirely agree. It does not really matter which political party is in charge of the local authority. I am criticising Northumberland county council, which happens to be Liberal Democrat in its persuasion, but I would still be criticising it if it were Conservative or Labour. It is a question …

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