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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 14 Jan 2022
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"I have known my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope), as he said, for some considerable time; we were both on a south London council. Although we are on the same side of the House, sometimes we agree and sometimes we do not. This afternoon, although I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 14 Jan 2022
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"I have listened to my hon. Friend, so I would rather not.

The measure, in my view, only undermines the primary aim of this Bill, which is to protect children. I was on the Committee for a Labour Government Bill in 2003 that brought this through, and we went backwards …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 14 Jan 2022
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"I beg to move, That the Bill be read the Third time.

I will be very succinct, because having looked at the rest of the day’s agenda, I am aware that there is a taxi behind me tooting its horn.

This Bill is a tiny, specific response to heavy demand …..."

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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 14 Jan 2022
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"I will be very succinct. I have mentioned the taxi cab, and I can hear it behind me—..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 14 Jan 2022
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"My apologies, Madam Deputy Speaker. After all this time, I should have remembered that. I ask the leave of the House to say a few words.

I thank the Minister for her support, and I am grateful for the support from right across the House. Even my hon. Friend the …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 01 Dec 2021
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"We are particularly delighted to see you in the Chair, Dr Huq...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 01 Dec 2021
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"We were tempted to chair the Committee ourselves, but we were ruled out of order...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 01 Dec 2021
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"Absolutely. We were tempted to move the Bill formally, just to save you the trip, but there was an objection...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 01 Dec 2021
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"I am delighted that we are putting the clauses together so that we can discuss them quickly. I think there is universal support for the contributions that follow to be short. I am aware that a number of supporters, on both the Government and the Opposition side, are keen to …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Wed 01 Dec 2021
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill

"I am delighted but not surprised that there is general support. I am conscious that Members want to get out of here, so I will be very quick. Before you put the question, Dr Huq, I wish to thank you and all who have attended, having been dragged out of …..."
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