"I join the hon. Gentleman in wishing the new archbishop very well indeed. Have any discussions led us to understand that under his new tenure of office the Church will continue to speak out for the poor, the marginalised, the deprived and minorities, which the gospel made the clear and …..." Simon Hughes - View Speech
"2. What assessment the Church Commissioners have made of the likelihood of the Church of England making a decision on women bishops in 2012...." Simon Hughes - View Speech
"May I associate myself and my colleagues with the thanks and the tributes to Sir Stuart Bell for his service in this area?
The message I hope this House will send via my hon. Friend to the Synod is that not only do we want the Synod to make a …..." Simon Hughes - View Speech
"6. What advice the Church Commissioners have given on the implications of a decision to agree to the appointment of women bishops...." Simon Hughes - View Speech
"Those of us such as the hon. Gentleman who have argued for a long time for women to have equality in the Church and to be able to become bishops are getting a bit frustrated. I respectfully say that the objective he should communicate to his colleagues on the Synod …..." Simon Hughes - View Speech
"2. What representations the Church Commissioners have made to Her Majesty’s Treasury on the proposed extension of VAT to approved alterations to listed buildings...." Simon Hughes - View Speech
"I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his actions, intervention and report. I have the privilege to be the Member of Parliament for two historic cathedrals—Southwark and St George’s—as well as many churches. Other colleagues share my concerns. Will he ensure that he continues to update us on this …..." Simon Hughes - View Speech
"One of the arguments that the Minister has just made is that the proposed tunnel is the most cost-effective way of dealing with the problems in the Thames. Can he point me to any cost-benefit analysis that has happened in the last couple of years, since the initial study was …..." Simon Hughes - View Speech
"I am grateful for the opportunity to have this debate, but I am conscious that it must finish at 10 pm and that the Minister will want a few minutes to respond to the points made, so I will ensure that he has that opportunity.
"I beg to move amendment 4, page 3, line 3, at end insert—
‘(5A) Financial assistance may only be given under subsection (1) if the financing of the infrastructure is being secured by a group company which has adopted the equator principles.’...." Simon Hughes - View Speech