0:00:00 > 0:00:01constitution, the Spanish government itself exploiting its rule of law.
0:00:01 > 0:00:05We do not hide behind the rule of law, we abide by it, as should
0:00:05 > 0:00:13everyone in this House.Order, business question, Valerie Vaz.
0:00:13 > 0:00:20Could the Leader of the House give us the forthcoming business?Thank
0:00:20 > 0:00:26you. The business for the week commencing the 6th of November, will
0:00:26 > 0:00:32include, on Monday, debate on motion on British membership of the
0:00:32 > 0:00:36European Economic Area, followed by a debate on transport in the North.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39The subjects that these debates were determined by the backbench business
0:00:39 > 0:00:45committee. Tuesday, debate on a motion on temporary accommodation
0:00:45 > 0:00:49followed by a debate on matters to be considered before the forthcoming
0:00:49 > 0:00:52adjournment. The subject again chosen by the backbench business
0:00:52 > 0:00:59committee. The week commencing the 13th of November will include,
0:00:59 > 0:01:03Monday, proceedings on legislation relating to Northern Ireland,
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Tuesday, committee of the whole House of the European Union
0:01:06 > 0:01:12Withdrawal Bill Day one. Wednesday the 15th, committee of the whole
0:01:12 > 0:01:16House of the European Union Withdrawal Bill day two, Thursday
0:01:16 > 0:01:2016th of November, debate on a motion of the roll-out of Universal Credit,
0:01:20 > 0:01:24followed by a general debate on defence aerospace industrial
0:01:24 > 0:01:28strategy. The subjects for the debates were selected by the
0:01:28 > 0:01:33backbench business committee. Friday the 17th of November, the House will
0:01:33 > 0:01:36not be sitting. I would also like to inform the House that the business
0:01:36 > 0:01:42in Westminster Hall for the 13th and 16th November will be on Monday the
0:01:42 > 0:01:4613th, debate on a petition relating to referendum on Scottish
0:01:46 > 0:01:51independence, and on Thursday the 16th of November, a general debate
0:01:51 > 0:01:55on world antibiotics awareness week, followed by a debate on the
0:01:55 > 0:01:59Department for Work and Pensions support for care leavers. This has
0:01:59 > 0:02:03been a difficult week for parliament. But it has been even
0:02:03 > 0:02:07harder for those who have come forward to report their experiences
0:02:07 > 0:02:12of inappropriate behaviour, harassment or abuse. Their
0:02:12 > 0:02:17experiences are why we need to change. As I said on Monday, it is
0:02:17 > 0:02:22your right, not a privilege, to work in a safe and respectable
0:02:22 > 0:02:28environment. The Prime Minister has written to all party leaders who
0:02:28 > 0:02:32have agreed to meet to discuss a common, transparent and independent
0:02:32 > 0:02:37grievance procedure.
0:02:37 > 0:02:42I have met with representatives of all political parties myself and can
0:02:42 > 0:02:45tell the House I am confident that all sides will want to resolve this
0:02:45 > 0:02:50together. A cross-party solution is the only solution and they want to
0:02:50 > 0:02:54thank everyone I have met for showing commitment to that problem
0:02:54 > 0:02:57solution. I have also had further meetings on these issues including
0:02:57 > 0:03:02with the clerk of the House and a discussion with the Commissioner for
0:03:02 > 0:03:05standards. I told the House that action would be taken in days not
0:03:05 > 0:03:11weeks and that is exactly what is happening. I would like to also
0:03:11 > 0:03:14remind the House at parliament week takes place across the country the
0:03:14 > 0:03:20week after recess. Next Friday we will kick-start those events and I
0:03:20 > 0:03:23am looking to welcoming the youth Parliament into this chamber as I
0:03:23 > 0:03:29know you are yourself Mr Speaker. At a time when Parliament is so
0:03:29 > 0:03:34critical to our future outside the EU I am determined to get more
0:03:34 > 0:03:37people especially young people involved and what goes on in this
0:03:37 > 0:03:47place. Thank you, Mr Speaker.Can I thank the Leader of the House for
0:03:47 > 0:03:49the forthcoming business which takes up to the 17th of November and I
0:03:49 > 0:03:54think most people know the budget is on the 22nd. I'm not really does's
0:03:54 > 0:04:00statement on the sexual harassment allegations and there is a
0:04:00 > 0:04:07commitment -- I note the statement. To deal with theses issues that also
0:04:07 > 0:04:10retains the right of MPs as employers of their own staff. I note
0:04:10 > 0:04:16you reminded people in your e-mail yesterday that there is this
0:04:16 > 0:04:21confidential and anonymous hot helpline for all staff on the estate
0:04:21 > 0:04:2424 hours a day run by an organisation which is nothing to do
0:04:24 > 0:04:30with political parties of the House authorities. It gives advice on a
0:04:30 > 0:04:33free confidential basis and signposts people to other agencies.
0:04:33 > 0:04:39Mr Speaker, any new process must put the complainants at the heart of it
0:04:39 > 0:04:45and that is why it is important that the House not invent or impose a
0:04:45 > 0:04:50process, just put it on the table but does not have the confidence of
0:04:50 > 0:04:56components of the ability to deal with the issues that arise. In 2016
0:04:56 > 0:05:01that about 163 calls and I believe it is important to analyse the types
0:05:01 > 0:05:05of calls and see if those who made them feel that their concerns have
0:05:05 > 0:05:10been addressed. Perhaps an anonymous survey of that and could I extend
0:05:10 > 0:05:17that to a staff survey or survey of every single person in this House so
0:05:17 > 0:05:21we actually know what the issues are and people do not feel they have to
0:05:21 > 0:05:31stand back and not deal with it. I would suggest co-opting someone who
0:05:31 > 0:05:36bravely spoke out this week. You asked past is to publish their
0:05:36 > 0:05:40processes and I can confirm that a Labour parties will be sending your
0:05:40 > 0:05:48policies today. There will be a House process, a party process and
0:05:48 > 0:05:51if necessary MPs as employers can have the grievance procedure as part
0:05:51 > 0:05:54of their contracts so I think we need to look at it as the different
0:05:54 > 0:05:59routes to get to the bottom of this. A change of culture could take
0:05:59 > 0:06:03longer and that must be done by education and training. Every member
0:06:03 > 0:06:08and employee should go on an equality training course for new MPs
0:06:08 > 0:06:13that could be part of the induction process. Existing members of staff
0:06:13 > 0:06:17should also undergo this. They are outside organisations who do this so
0:06:17 > 0:06:20will the Leader of the House please confirm there will be additional
0:06:20 > 0:06:24resources for the House and in particular ensure that the qualities
0:06:24 > 0:06:26and Schumann rights commission have the resources to support this
0:06:26 > 0:06:31education and training. We know what to do when there was a fire, we
0:06:31 > 0:06:37should know what to do on other issues. Ending the week when 95 cc
0:06:37 > 0:06:44will have lost to the church they have finally hammered the 58 58
0:06:44 > 0:06:52sectors sectors within settle for giving impact assessments for the
0:06:52 > 0:06:58committee on exiting the EU. But that has not been done. A select
0:06:58 > 0:07:01committee cannot produce a report unless they have all the information
0:07:01 > 0:07:07before them. Members have a late on behalf of the whole country to have
0:07:07 > 0:07:10that information to make sense of ants collect some of the
0:07:10 > 0:07:16misinformation that came out Judy and referendum. It associates, the
0:07:16 > 0:07:20sectors make up 80% of our economy and respect the requests the
0:07:20 > 0:07:25Government only has 80 sector Lisk on the 30th of October two days
0:07:25 > 0:07:27before the opposition debate and the Government has refused to vote
0:07:27 > 0:07:31either in favour or against the motion and they have not even
0:07:31 > 0:07:36enacted the motion. The minister yesterday said that members of the
0:07:36 > 0:07:42Government are first informant parliamentarians but do not want to
0:07:42 > 0:07:46listen to Parliament. He said he will revisit exactly what was said
0:07:46 > 0:07:49in Hansard and the cool light of tomorrow. And the cool light of
0:07:49 > 0:07:53today the minister said this morning in due course. Can you Leader of the
0:07:53 > 0:08:00House please explain what the table and it four in due course? It cannot
0:08:00 > 0:08:04possibly be the 12 weeks she suggested for either backbench
0:08:04 > 0:08:11debates or even opposition dates. I know when I was a member of the
0:08:11 > 0:08:13health select committee we had powerful testimony from young people
0:08:13 > 0:08:17about their experiences of mental health services. An private but that
0:08:17 > 0:08:24was used to inform our report. Could I ask the leader for a debate on the
0:08:24 > 0:08:30CPC report on the review of children and young people's mental health. EC
0:08:30 > 0:08:39QC found that mental health is what by organisations that do not work
0:08:39 > 0:08:43together and are joined away and the system is complex and fragmented. I
0:08:43 > 0:08:50hope the Government will support the bill which will be debated tomorrow.
0:08:52 > 0:08:58The aim of the Bill is to prevent the disproportionate use of force
0:08:58 > 0:09:03against mental health patients. Young people should be provided with
0:09:03 > 0:09:07proportionate mental health care, it is not a matter for the police.
0:09:07 > 0:09:13Mental health was a topic for debate last year, the 18th year and I'm
0:09:13 > 0:09:19sure they will be keen for us to vote two for the bill tomorrow and
0:09:19 > 0:09:26for 16-year-olds as that was also on the list of debates. I will have to
0:09:26 > 0:09:30explain what resolution is, when is a resolution not a resolution
0:09:30 > 0:09:34Kvitova isn't binding or effective, is that a resolution on the humble
0:09:34 > 0:09:39address, as at a backbench resolution, I am going to have to
0:09:39 > 0:09:44explain that and I cannot. I am having difficulty. Finally we have
0:09:44 > 0:09:52lost two of our colleagues, Candy Atherton and Frank Doran. I first
0:09:52 > 0:09:59met 1987 and we send our love to Joan Ruddock who is also a member in
0:09:59 > 0:10:11this House. Like played a big part and it was a shock to is all. We
0:10:11 > 0:10:17should also remember the people who died in 2017. Keith Palmer, the
0:10:17 > 0:10:24people who died in London Bridge and the 22 young people who died in the
0:10:24 > 0:10:28Manchester attack and we of course stand with New York. We will
0:10:28 > 0:10:39remember them, we will remember them.I would like to thank her for
0:10:39 > 0:10:48the considered remarks today and we all absolutely sheer power
0:10:48 > 0:10:51commitment who that he will remember those who have been so brutally
0:10:51 > 0:10:54murdered and had their lives cut short by appalling acts of
0:10:54 > 0:11:01terrorism. We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to all of those public
0:11:01 > 0:11:05sector emergency workers and volunteers who have missed their own
0:11:05 > 0:11:10lives and safety in protecting us and we are very grateful to them. I
0:11:10 > 0:11:19also share her commiserations to the friends and family of those Labour,
0:11:19 > 0:11:23ex-Labour MPs who have sadly died in recent days and we do commemorate
0:11:23 > 0:11:28them and to thank them again for the service. She talks about the need
0:11:28 > 0:11:34for a common process for us to resolve the issues of harassment and
0:11:34 > 0:11:41bullying and intimidation and I absolutely share her determination.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45She mentioned your letter Mr Speaker reminding all parliamentary
0:11:45 > 0:11:50householders of the availability of a confidential helpline through
0:11:50 > 0:11:57which they can report concerns that they have and I do again as she has
0:11:57 > 0:12:01urged all those with concerns to call that helpline. You yourself
0:12:01 > 0:12:07have reminded colleagues of the phone number for it. I have just
0:12:07 > 0:12:11written a letter which is now placed in the library in response to a
0:12:11 > 0:12:16question last week about how many calls had been made to that helpline
0:12:16 > 0:12:19and again that reiterates what the number is so I do urge all
0:12:19 > 0:12:25colleagues to either use that ought indeed to speak to me or to my
0:12:25 > 0:12:27opposite numbers that they have particular concerns they would like
0:12:27 > 0:12:34to raise with us. I would also like to commend the suggestions and she
0:12:34 > 0:12:37will be aware that a number of people have talked about the need
0:12:37 > 0:12:40for better training, more induction and better understanding of the
0:12:40 > 0:12:44qualities and the need for the higher standards of behaviour in
0:12:44 > 0:12:47this place and I absolutely agree with how that that will be a part of
0:12:47 > 0:12:50this urgent review and it will be the case that more training will be
0:12:50 > 0:12:58provided in future. She then came on to ask about the humble address
0:12:58 > 0:13:04yesterday and the earlier remarks by the Secretary of State and she has
0:13:04 > 0:13:09assured the House that he is already in discussion with the chairman of
0:13:09 > 0:13:12the select committee for leaving the EU and it is absolutely accepted
0:13:12 > 0:13:19that the motion passed by the House yesterday as binding and that the
0:13:19 > 0:13:21information will be forthcoming but as I think it has been made very
0:13:21 > 0:13:29clear it is the case that it is difficult to balance the conflicting
0:13:29 > 0:13:34obligation to protect the public interest through not disclosing
0:13:34 > 0:13:38information that could harm the national interest and the public
0:13:38 > 0:13:41interest whilst at the same time ensuring that the resolution of the
0:13:41 > 0:13:49House passed yesterday as it used to and and I will certainly be
0:13:49 > 0:13:53contacting later today to understand the progress on that point. She also
0:13:53 > 0:13:59raises the mental health report by the CQC. I show her concern, it
0:13:59 > 0:14:03cannot be right that young people with mental health problems are over
0:14:03 > 0:14:06finding themselves in police custody and the Government has taken steps
0:14:06 > 0:14:11to insure that cannot happen in future. I commend her for raising
0:14:11 > 0:14:15this matter and it is certainly something that will come under
0:14:15 > 0:14:21increasing Government scrutiny. She mentions votes for 16-year-olds and
0:14:21 > 0:14:24I would give a little anecdote of his school and make constituency
0:14:24 > 0:14:28that had a lengthy debate on the issue of votes for 16-year-olds,
0:14:28 > 0:14:36between 16 and 18-year-olds. And at the end of the debate it was quite
0:14:36 > 0:14:39overwhelming that the vote was that it should not be to lower the age of
0:14:39 > 0:14:4914. The overwhelming -- the age of voting. When you are 16 you tend to
0:14:49 > 0:14:52go along with your peers but by the time you are eating you know the
0:14:52 > 0:14:56talk a lot of rubbish so you are a little more independent in your
0:14:56 > 0:15:01thinking. I think this discussion will continue to run and I am
0:15:01 > 0:15:05certainly quite open to the suggestion either of lowering the
0:15:05 > 0:15:13age or keeping it with it is, there are arguments on both sides.Can I
0:15:13 > 0:15:16gently remind colleagues who came into the chamber after questions
0:15:16 > 0:15:22have suffered that it should not be standing. They should not expect to
0:15:22 > 0:15:27be called. Either Getty on time and take part do not and you cannot. I
0:15:27 > 0:15:34have tried to indicate to colleagues at the O2 keep an eye on the time.I
0:15:34 > 0:15:39wonder if the Leader of the House could arrange a debate on car parks
0:15:39 > 0:15:45and their ownership particularly at stations such as the station in my
0:15:45 > 0:15:48constituency little Chalfont which comes at the London underground so
0:15:48 > 0:15:52that we could encourage the owners of these car parks to rapidly
0:15:52 > 0:15:56install the charging points for electric vehicles saw two metres and
0:15:56 > 0:16:00people who use the car parks could take advantage of the new technology
0:16:00 > 0:16:07which is coming on stream.She raises a very important point, we
0:16:07 > 0:16:11are determined on the side of the House to embrace new technology, we
0:16:11 > 0:16:16have a commitment to getting much greater use of electric vehicles to
0:16:16 > 0:16:19reduce pollution and deal with the problem operator quality. She raises
0:16:19 > 0:16:30a really useful contribution and a very good suggestion to that debate.
0:16:30 > 0:16:38Can I apologise...I have members withering away on either side
0:16:38 > 0:16:47because of concerns that want is more important than anything else.
0:16:47 > 0:16:56It is 50 years to the day from the stunning victory any Hamilton
0:16:56 > 0:16:58by-election which transformed Scottish politics and has changed
0:16:58 > 0:17:05Scotland forever. She said stop the world, Scotland wants to get on and
0:17:05 > 0:17:11we are closer than ever to achieving that ambition thanks to the spot and
0:17:11 > 0:17:17abetted by Winnie in that by-election. Can I congratulate the
0:17:17 > 0:17:22Leader of the House for her leadership. We will work with the to
0:17:22 > 0:17:24help craft this independent grievance procedures are available
0:17:24 > 0:17:28have a safe place to raise these complaints. It is encouraging to see
0:17:28 > 0:17:33people coming forward and former decisive action in taking. The she
0:17:33 > 0:17:38agree this is a deal opportunity to effectively tackle the in-built
0:17:38 > 0:17:46battery hackle Doi hierarchy of the suggestion and unsavoury entitlement
0:17:46 > 0:17:51culture pervades these corridors. Last night's shenanigans were deeply
0:17:51 > 0:17:54unsatisfactory and brought shame upon this House once again. There is
0:17:54 > 0:18:00no doubt whatsoever that this vote as binding and I am grateful to see
0:18:00 > 0:18:03the Leader of the House combining that today so what we need today is
0:18:03 > 0:18:07a clear and under vigorous statement from the Government that accepts and
0:18:07 > 0:18:12fool what was decided last night without qualification or sense of
0:18:12 > 0:18:17redactions, handy papers a lot to the committee and that is what is
0:18:17 > 0:18:21expected. If it does not do this, the Government will be an content of
0:18:21 > 0:18:25this House and if that happens we will be bringing proceedings to hold
0:18:25 > 0:18:40them to account on that very basis. Yet another pitiful attempt last
0:18:40 > 0:18:43week, this was brought forward by the House of Lords, which is like
0:18:43 > 0:18:46the vampire community organising the local Blood Bank. Apparently the
0:18:46 > 0:18:51ambition is to reduce the number two 600, which would only make at the
0:18:51 > 0:18:53third-largest unaccountable unelected chamber in the world. When
0:18:53 > 0:18:58will she bring forward their plans to get rid of this unelected
0:18:58 > 0:19:10embarrassment?I am always delighted that the honourable gentleman never
0:19:10 > 0:19:14holds back in speaking his mind. Regarding the other place, he will
0:19:14 > 0:19:19be aware that the reporters recommended reducing the House of
0:19:19 > 0:19:24Lords by a quarter, limiting terms to 15 years. In this place, some of
0:19:24 > 0:19:33us believe that the other place a vital role for scrutinising this, so
0:19:33 > 0:19:35we will consider recommendations carefully, but I should encourage
0:19:35 > 0:19:40him to appreciate a comprehensive reform of the House of Lords
0:19:40 > 0:19:45involving legislation is not a priority, but we will make sure it
0:19:45 > 0:19:49continues its constitutional role which respects the privacy of the
0:19:49 > 0:19:55House of Commons. As to his other remarks, I would like to absolutely
0:19:55 > 0:20:01reassure him that all parts of the native kingdom enormously love and
0:20:01 > 0:20:05respect Scotland as a part of the United Kingdom for its contribution
0:20:05 > 0:20:09and the amazing innovation and skills, the fabulous scenery, the
0:20:09 > 0:20:14wonderful food, it is a wonderful part of the United Kingdom. I would
0:20:14 > 0:20:18also like to add, I am personally grateful to him for his constructive
0:20:18 > 0:20:21contribution to the discussion of how we take forward this very
0:20:21 > 0:20:30concerning issue of harassment in this place. He has been extremely
0:20:30 > 0:20:34proactive in offering support from the SNP. Finally, he also makes the
0:20:34 > 0:20:39point that the vote of the House yesterday is binding on the
0:20:39 > 0:20:44government, and I encourage him to understand that this will be met,
0:20:44 > 0:20:49but it is a case of trying to balance the public interest with the
0:20:49 > 0:20:58binding nature of the vote. Constituent came to see me on Friday
0:20:58 > 0:21:05to describe how his 20-year-old son has inherited an eye disease, a
0:21:05 > 0:21:08condition which will cause him to go blind and for which there is
0:21:08 > 0:21:12currently no cure. Can we have a debate on mental health support
0:21:12 > 0:21:17networks available for young adults who have been diagnosed with such
0:21:17 > 0:21:22diseases who require specialist support to overcome such issues as
0:21:22 > 0:21:26suicidal tendencies, which are all too often along with such a
0:21:26 > 0:21:31diagnosis of a terrible condition?I am so sorry to hear about his
0:21:31 > 0:21:38constituent. It really does sound like a truly awful case, and as
0:21:38 > 0:21:42constituency MPs, we all hear of these sad, tragic cases, and I share
0:21:42 > 0:21:45his concerns about the mental health of young people who have to deal
0:21:45 > 0:21:51with these diagnoses. He is right to raise it. We know that people with
0:21:51 > 0:21:54this type of long-term condition are at higher risk of mental illness
0:21:54 > 0:21:58such as depression, and I encourage him to seek an adjournment debate on
0:21:58 > 0:22:08the matter.I was tempted to try my Scottish accent, but thankfully I
0:22:08 > 0:22:17decided not to. Can I say something about this dialogue in the House
0:22:17 > 0:22:25about standards? If we're going to improve standards, we are a
0:22:25 > 0:22:29community here, and I asked the Leader of the House to involve the
0:22:29 > 0:22:32journalists who are here, because I know that there are some elements in
0:22:32 > 0:22:39the media who treat women in not the same way as they treat men, and they
0:22:39 > 0:22:44should be involved in this conversation. Can we also have an
0:22:44 > 0:22:51early debate on the manufacturing sector, much neglected, there is
0:22:51 > 0:22:55great fear in the manufacturing sector that going out of Europe is
0:22:55 > 0:23:03going to be very damaging to their future.In response to his first
0:23:03 > 0:23:10point, it is absolutely the case that all aspects of those who work
0:23:10 > 0:23:15and have close contact with people in this place should be within scope
0:23:15 > 0:23:19for considering how we address issues of treating one another with
0:23:19 > 0:23:25respect, so I assure him that will be the case. As to his second point,
0:23:25 > 0:23:29British manufacturing is doing superbly well. We are now the eighth
0:23:29 > 0:23:32largest manufacturing nation in the world. He is right to raise the real
0:23:32 > 0:23:37concerns of businesses with regard to the future. The future is very
0:23:37 > 0:23:44bright, there will be many opportunities, and discussions after
0:23:44 > 0:23:47recess to discuss opportunities for leaving the EU for the manufacturing
0:23:47 > 0:23:59sector.One of the many issues on the train line is fare dodging. Can
0:23:59 > 0:24:03we have a debate on government came about tougher penalties for third
0:24:03 > 0:24:09June one trains?I know my honourable friend takes a close
0:24:09 > 0:24:14interest in what happens on the chase line, and I understand she has
0:24:14 > 0:24:18helped staff personally from time to time with ticket checking. I know
0:24:18 > 0:24:22that she will find ways to raise this matter and I encourage her to
0:24:22 > 0:24:33do so.The Leader of the House has said this House can expect a
0:24:33 > 0:24:37response to opposition motions carried. And she confirmed in a
0:24:37 > 0:24:41written answer this would apply retrospectively. And she confirm
0:24:41 > 0:24:44that we will therefore have an oral statement in response to the
0:24:44 > 0:24:49opposition motion on tuition fees, and can she give us any indication
0:24:49 > 0:24:55when that will be?I can confirm that there will be a response to the
0:24:55 > 0:25:01opposition motion on tuition fees, and as I set out in my statement
0:25:01 > 0:25:07last week, it will be a maximum of 12 weeks from the time that that
0:25:07 > 0:25:17opposition Day debate took place.I am currently working on research in
0:25:17 > 0:25:20coalfield communities and trying to do during the their economies and
0:25:20 > 0:25:28infrastructure. They are among the most deprived in the country. Could
0:25:28 > 0:25:32the House debate and share experiences of coalfield and
0:25:32 > 0:25:36development and regeneration that other members might have across the
0:25:36 > 0:25:41House and share the best practice across this policy area.My
0:25:41 > 0:25:45honourable friend has a strong voice for his constituents and I assure
0:25:45 > 0:25:50him the government recognises the importance of regeneration in
0:25:50 > 0:25:54coalfield communities, as in all areas of the United Kingdom. He
0:25:54 > 0:25:58indicates there is some useful research and I agree should be
0:25:58 > 0:26:02shared across all communities facing the same challenge of regeneration,
0:26:02 > 0:26:10and I encourage him to seek an adjournment debate.Can I thank the
0:26:10 > 0:26:16leader for the business statement in announcing the forthcoming backbench
0:26:16 > 0:26:19business debates? Members across the House will welcome there is a
0:26:19 > 0:26:25general debate on matters to come before the House, on any matters
0:26:25 > 0:26:31members wish to raise. Can I also point out that one of the debates on
0:26:31 > 0:26:37Thursday the 16th of November on a motion on the roll-out of Universal
0:26:37 > 0:26:43Credit has been brought out by the chair of the select committee, about
0:26:43 > 0:26:47a select committee report on that very issue. It was also remiss of me
0:26:47 > 0:26:52last week not to mention that in the previous week to that there was a
0:26:52 > 0:27:06very heavily subscribed to debate on the plight of the
0:27:27 > 0:27:33Rohingya in Myanmar, but there was no time. Can these things be put
0:27:33 > 0:27:39into protected time?I am happy to discuss things being put into
0:27:39 > 0:27:44protected time.I am about to attend the memorial service for that great
0:27:44 > 0:27:58parliamentarian cam
0:28:03 > 0:28:15DL -- Tam Dalyell, so we need servers spread -- personnel
0:28:15 > 0:28:18protected from legal persecution, so if it is not ready by then, could we
0:28:18 > 0:28:22have an announcement at the earliest opportunity telling us what the
0:28:22 > 0:28:25government intends to do about this appalling persecution of our
0:28:25 > 0:28:32veterans?He was a great man, as the right honourable man said, and an
0:28:32 > 0:28:40outstanding parliamentarian. Intelligent, Doughty, and utterly
0:28:40 > 0:28:50fearless. A lot of members could learn from him.I absolutely share
0:28:50 > 0:28:58your regard for Tam Dalyell and that of my honourable friend. Is my
0:28:58 > 0:29:01honourable friend is referring to the statement that follows, that
0:29:01 > 0:29:06will be dealing with matters relating to Northern Ireland and
0:29:06 > 0:29:10processes and procedures. So, it may not cover the issue he is looking
0:29:10 > 0:29:15for it to. I would like to set out very clearly this government's high
0:29:15 > 0:29:20regard, and that of the whole House, for the amazing work done by Armed
0:29:20 > 0:29:26Forces for sharing peace in Northern Ireland, and we remain committed to
0:29:26 > 0:29:29that continuing. My honourable friend will, I am sure, find ways to
0:29:29 > 0:29:36raise this issue directly.I just mentioned to colleagues, but in my
0:29:36 > 0:29:41recollection, across three was always here on time for any
0:29:41 > 0:29:45statement in relation to which he wished to pose a question, and if he
0:29:45 > 0:29:50wasn't on time he would not be so discourteous as to stand. I think
0:29:50 > 0:29:55the point is blindingly obvious!I would also like to pay tribute to
0:29:55 > 0:29:59Frank Doran, who was a friend of mine, who served diligently on the
0:29:59 > 0:30:08Culture, Media and Sport committee. I do not know whether the leader
0:30:08 > 0:30:22reads a skin may every night before she goes
0:30:26 > 0:30:33to bed, -- Erskine May. Maybe it is worth putting it online.I am
0:30:33 > 0:30:37hearing colleagues saying it is online. I absolutely agree with the
0:30:37 > 0:30:41honourable gentleman, if it is not online, it should be, and I will
0:30:41 > 0:30:48take steps to check, and will put it online if it is not already.A very
0:30:48 > 0:30:54diplomatic reply.I was one of the ones who was slightly late, and I do
0:30:54 > 0:31:05apologise.Order. Too much information. If the honourable
0:31:05 > 0:31:09gentleman was late, I am grateful to him for his belated apology, but
0:31:09 > 0:31:13what he should not do is apologise then assume he can take part. We
0:31:13 > 0:31:25will hear another time, he can wait till next week!As Isis is rolled
0:31:25 > 0:31:31back in Syria and Iraq, it was revealed that 80 British National is
0:31:31 > 0:31:41have fought with that organisation, and not one has been prosecuted who
0:31:41 > 0:31:46have returned. Why are they not put on trial for treason? What is the
0:31:46 > 0:31:50government going to do, and can we have a statement?My honourable
0:31:50 > 0:31:54friend raises a very important and urgent point, and he will be aware
0:31:54 > 0:32:01that the government is very concerned about returning jihadist
0:32:01 > 0:32:05fighters and is committed to investigating each and every case,
0:32:05 > 0:32:08and were possible preventing them from returning to this country, and
0:32:08 > 0:32:15when they do return, being clear that if they are not safe to be
0:32:15 > 0:32:19allowed within our society, then the appropriate steps will be taken. I
0:32:19 > 0:32:23think the government has shown a total commitment to keeping our
0:32:23 > 0:32:26country safe and taking all steps that need to be taken to ensure
0:32:26 > 0:32:30that.
0:32:30 > 0:32:38Will the leader of the hosts along with home Minister involve the trade
0:32:38 > 0:32:46unions in any discussions because I understand some do not have
0:32:46 > 0:32:48negotiating rates but a lot of our staff are actually members of the
0:32:48 > 0:32:57trade unions so the Alp voice and all the discussions.He is right, we
0:32:57 > 0:33:00do need to take advice and understand the views on how we can
0:33:00 > 0:33:03best resolve this issue from a number of different parties
0:33:03 > 0:33:10including trade unions and staff associations and others who had
0:33:10 > 0:33:12already coming forward with suggestions which will be very
0:33:12 > 0:33:18helpful. As we seek to very quickly find a proper way forward that takes
0:33:18 > 0:33:27into account views across all political parties.I am pleased to
0:33:27 > 0:33:34have put my name to the ten minute rule Bill soon to be brought for
0:33:34 > 0:33:40what abolishing car parking charges at hospitals. Once that Bill will
0:33:40 > 0:33:46give a highlight to the issue, it is a subject that causes great anger
0:33:46 > 0:33:49and resentment amongst my constituents and I am sure others.
0:33:49 > 0:33:53Could we have a debate to give a wider opportunity for members to
0:33:53 > 0:34:04discuss this matter?I'm fully aware of the difficulty of car park
0:34:04 > 0:34:08charges in hospitals and the concerns that many MPs constituents
0:34:08 > 0:34:11have about that matter and I encourage my honourable friend to
0:34:11 > 0:34:17seek a debate on it. He will be available challenges for revenues of
0:34:17 > 0:34:19reducing that source of revenue but the result was a balance to be
0:34:19 > 0:34:29struck and it is right that we continue to debate it.Will the
0:34:29 > 0:34:31Leader of the House schedule sometime for a debate on the need to
0:34:31 > 0:34:39sell scheme in relation to the chest to, and analysis of applications has
0:34:39 > 0:34:53shown an unusually high refusal rate. -- English and two HS two. HS2
0:34:53 > 0:34:59are refusing to buy the last two of ten House is being sold and I would
0:34:59 > 0:35:06ask that time is scheduled before the House.I congratulate her for it
0:35:06 > 0:35:11in standing up for her constituents on this matter. As indeed I have had
0:35:11 > 0:35:15to do for mine and Mr Speaker you have had to do the same for your
0:35:15 > 0:35:17constituents. I have a great deal of sympathy with the issue she is
0:35:17 > 0:35:24raising. There are many constituents to face issues with HS2 and some of
0:35:24 > 0:35:28those are still to be dissolved. I strongly urge her to consider an
0:35:28 > 0:35:32application for a Westminster Hall debate on adjournment debate to
0:35:32 > 0:35:36discuss this matter further.She might find an application is
0:35:36 > 0:35:48successful.Birds of prey have risen in huge numbers to the detriment of
0:35:48 > 0:35:56songbirds. Occasionally licenses granted to cull birds of prey but
0:35:56 > 0:35:59many country people and landowners would wish to avail of these
0:35:59 > 0:36:04licenses to achieve that balance in the countryside. Only to find out
0:36:04 > 0:36:06the processes of putting and sometimes they cannot get the
0:36:06 > 0:36:13license. With the Leader of the House that a debate, too many birds
0:36:13 > 0:36:17of prey, too few songbirds and mammals. I think we need a debate on
0:36:17 > 0:36:25a statement.I know he shares with me I love of nature and the wildlife
0:36:25 > 0:36:35that we have seen a reduction in in this country over many years and as
0:36:35 > 0:36:47the Secretary of State for death has said, it is vital that as we leave
0:36:47 > 0:36:51the Secretary of State for DEFRA, he is taking steps to ensure that is
0:36:51 > 0:36:55the case and as we leave the EU there will be further opportunities
0:36:55 > 0:37:00to do that.I made a ruling that people who were late for business
0:37:00 > 0:37:07questions should not be standing. Order. I have told the Right
0:37:07 > 0:37:10Honourable gentleman 40 situation is. Every member is late that
0:37:10 > 0:37:15members should not be standing at business questions. I have the very
0:37:15 > 0:37:23highest respect for him but I order... I made a ruling on the
0:37:23 > 0:37:27matter that if members are not on time they should not seek to be
0:37:27 > 0:37:32called. There will be other opportunities for members to be
0:37:32 > 0:37:37called. We have a heavier load of business and somebody has to judge
0:37:37 > 0:37:40whether the rule has been observed or not and manifestly in several
0:37:40 > 0:37:46cases it has not been and most people who relate the Li aware of
0:37:46 > 0:37:52late have accepted this should not contribute to date. I can see what
0:37:52 > 0:38:01is completed about it. -- I cannot see what is completed.You are a
0:38:01 > 0:38:09supporter of volunteers across the country and I wonder if the Leader
0:38:09 > 0:38:16of the House will congratulate joining universal from Elgin as
0:38:16 > 0:38:22Barnardos volunteer of the year. In recognition for tireless worker and
0:38:22 > 0:38:26Elgin store. We are very proud of how achievements and I wondered if
0:38:26 > 0:38:36the Leader of the House will join me in congratulating.I am delighted to
0:38:36 > 0:38:40join my friend in congratulating Una. I have the stand he met Una
0:38:40 > 0:38:44last year when he volunteered in the Barnardos shop and it is incredible
0:38:44 > 0:38:50that at the age of 79 Una is still dedicating 20 to 30 hours a week and
0:38:50 > 0:38:52rarely misses a day. I sincerely hope she enjoys the award ceremony
0:38:52 > 0:38:59in London at the end of the month. May I concur with the remarks he
0:38:59 > 0:39:09made about than DL. Tom Deal. He made me a lovely gift of parchment
0:39:09 > 0:39:10paper. Little did he know he's attacked
0:39:12 > 0:39:17I wonder if I could ask the Leader of the House about the taxation of
0:39:17 > 0:39:23airlines. I had cause to complain about any line I was unable to take
0:39:23 > 0:39:29on Everest chose told by the Chief Executive officers that the time
0:39:29 > 0:39:32taxation is not automatically funded unless they ask for the money back
0:39:32 > 0:39:34and that therefore doesn't either go to the customer of the Treasury.
0:39:34 > 0:39:39Could we have a debate statement on the taxation of a lens and Tony
0:39:39 > 0:39:49consumers could automatically be refunded bowl I have to say I have
0:39:49 > 0:39:53had personally different experience to that.But it seems this can be
0:39:53 > 0:39:56quite easily resolve the parliamentary written question but I
0:39:56 > 0:40:01share his concern that if a traveller does not travel then they
0:40:01 > 0:40:04should not be subject to the tax but perhaps a parliamentary question
0:40:04 > 0:40:10would be the right way forward.This morning in the Scottish Government
0:40:10 > 0:40:20has published a paper that sets a range of possible future income tax
0:40:20 > 0:40:24rates. This would mean a income tax would rise north of the border.
0:40:24 > 0:40:29Scotland is already the highest tax part of the United Kingdom thanks to
0:40:29 > 0:40:32the policies introduced by the SNP Scottish Government. May I ask
0:40:32 > 0:40:36whether we could have a statement on the impact of higher taxes in
0:40:36 > 0:40:43Scotland compared to the rest of the later kingdom.He is a tireless
0:40:43 > 0:40:48supporter of his constituents interests and as he is aware the
0:40:48 > 0:40:53Scottish Government is now in control of income tax rates and
0:40:53 > 0:40:58retains around £12 billion of income tax revenues. It is a concern that
0:40:58 > 0:41:01the Scottish chamber has said that a higher tax rate would drive
0:41:01 > 0:41:08investment out of Scotland's Andy IUD saving it impact is negative for
0:41:08 > 0:41:15the Scottish economy. Analysts shows Scots would pay £400 more than
0:41:15 > 0:41:18income tax compared to the other parts of the UK and I am sure he
0:41:18 > 0:41:23will want to see a debate through an adjournment or west Mr Hall debate
0:41:23 > 0:41:32on this very worrying subject will stop.The conflict in Yemen has been
0:41:32 > 0:41:38going on for over two years and many medical staff have not been paid for
0:41:38 > 0:41:41over one year due to the financial situation at the country is in and
0:41:41 > 0:41:46are struggling to treat people dying of cholera. Can we have a debate on
0:41:46 > 0:41:54the situation?I absolutely share her concern about the situation in
0:41:54 > 0:41:59Yemen, it is true to say it is creating terrible hardship for
0:41:59 > 0:42:05innocent people and I share her interest in it being further debated
0:42:05 > 0:42:09and I encourage her to seek a debate through the perhaps backbench
0:42:09 > 0:42:12business committee of the other members who would like to cover that
0:42:12 > 0:42:20subject.Whilst it is reassuring that reviews are taking place, could
0:42:20 > 0:42:25we have a debate on the size and scope of Parliament, HR function and
0:42:25 > 0:42:28as the Leader of the House agree that any review should carefully
0:42:28 > 0:42:36consider other registers of what she HR processes and staff grievance
0:42:36 > 0:42:45processes around the world are?He is raising a very interesting point
0:42:45 > 0:42:52and of course as we look at how best we can improve taxpayer' value for
0:42:52 > 0:42:57money at the same time as using best practice from around the world and
0:42:57 > 0:43:01HR processes we will of course look at other legislators and in
0:43:01 > 0:43:05particular regard to resolving the issue around keeping people safe at
0:43:05 > 0:43:15work it would be essential that we look at what is done elsewhere.On
0:43:15 > 0:43:18the issue of standards, I am deeply concerned about the bullying culture
0:43:18 > 0:43:23within Parliament, an issue that was dismissed by Mr Speaker when I
0:43:23 > 0:43:28previously have raised it with him. Determining its to be a woman's'
0:43:28 > 0:43:33issue. It clearly is not. It is absolutely vital that in this
0:43:33 > 0:43:35opportunity that we address the issue of bullying and we bring for
0:43:35 > 0:43:43what mandatory training for everyone in this House.I absolutely agree
0:43:43 > 0:43:51with the idea and will happily work with any colleagues that we seize
0:43:51 > 0:43:55this opportunity to put things right and get it right once and for all.
0:43:55 > 0:44:01And that there is nobody left out of that so all political parties, those
0:44:01 > 0:44:04with a political party, all those who work in this place and to come
0:44:04 > 0:44:09here to help us as perhaps temporary work placements, interns and so on
0:44:09 > 0:44:16so that we get this right once and for all.Can we have a debate on
0:44:16 > 0:44:21amending the process of registering as when a father passes away before
0:44:21 > 0:44:27the birth of the child? I have a constituent who has a newborn baby
0:44:27 > 0:44:31and are still coming to terms with the unexpected loss of her partner.
0:44:31 > 0:44:37The case is uncontentious and the whole family is distressed about the
0:44:37 > 0:44:42process which involves DNA tests, applications to the court to seek
0:44:42 > 0:44:46recognition of the deceased father. Does the Minister not think the
0:44:46 > 0:44:49process of registering a deceased father should be simple fight
0:44:49 > 0:44:53because not everyone can afford the bureaucratic, costly and dramatic
0:44:53 > 0:45:00process that currently exists.I am so sorry to hear about his
0:45:00 > 0:45:04constituent case, that is a tragedy and I am sure that all the House
0:45:04 > 0:45:07would want to pass on our great sympathy for that and I think he
0:45:07 > 0:45:11makes an important point which I judge and jury is at the next health
0:45:11 > 0:45:14questions and I am sure ministers will be interested and looking at
0:45:14 > 0:45:22ways to try and improve and streamline the process.My
0:45:22 > 0:45:29constituent Mrs MacDonald is a veteran of the Falklands who has
0:45:29 > 0:45:33served in the Territorial Army. His father was a captain in the Navy but
0:45:33 > 0:45:37because most the was born out of Africa he does not have a passport,
0:45:37 > 0:45:46sorry a birth certificate, he is not deemed worthy of a passport so it is
0:45:46 > 0:45:50half-full that the Government does not think he is worthy of a passport
0:45:50 > 0:46:00so footsteps can the Government take to rectify this question mark.The
0:46:00 > 0:46:04gentleman raises very concerning issues about specific constituents
0:46:04 > 0:46:08and obviously I do not know the specific circumstances of his
0:46:08 > 0:46:13constituent but it sounds to me like a very concerning case and I do in
0:46:13 > 0:46:18courage to take it up directly with Home Office ministers perhaps at
0:46:18 > 0:46:20oral questions so they can see what can be done for this particular
0:46:20 > 0:46:24situation.
0:46:25 > 0:46:28The Leader of the House will not know I wrote to the North West
0:46:28 > 0:46:32Ambulance Service in August, pointing out that when the Rochdale
0:46:32 > 0:46:36infirmary's accident and emergency units closed, there was a commitment
0:46:36 > 0:46:44that there would be paramedic cover on the ambulance taking constituents
0:46:44 > 0:46:47to hospital. I have not had a reply. Can we have a debate on the
0:46:47 > 0:46:55Ambulance Service, which is not good enough, nor are the officers up to
0:46:55 > 0:47:00speed being accountable.He is right to raise this issue. We all have
0:47:00 > 0:47:05challenges and concerns with the way that services are delivered in our
0:47:05 > 0:47:08constituencies, and this is the right way to be raising it, and I
0:47:08 > 0:47:12commend him for doing so. He may want to seek an adjournment debates
0:47:12 > 0:47:22of this situation can be closely examined with the Minister present.
0:47:22 > 0:47:26Following the response for the opposition motion on tuition fees,
0:47:26 > 0:47:29the motion was to revoke regulations, and she said at the
0:47:29 > 0:47:33time it would not be honoured because it was outside the 40 day
0:47:33 > 0:47:38limit regarding a statutory instrument. Will she confirm the
0:47:38 > 0:47:46government will respect any motion that passes within the 40 days?What
0:47:46 > 0:47:50I can say to her about the tuition fees opposition Day debate was that
0:47:50 > 0:48:02it was outside the 40 day period in a future scenario, where it to be
0:48:02 > 0:48:06played against, the government would follow parliamentary starting orders
0:48:06 > 0:48:14and procedures, and ensure that was addressed in the normal way.Can we
0:48:14 > 0:48:21have a statement in government time or at a debate on the management and
0:48:21 > 0:48:25funding of the equalities and human rights commission? Does the Leader
0:48:25 > 0:48:30of the House agree that it is unacceptable to meet redundant when
0:48:30 > 0:48:38that is a widespread this of agency workers -- widespread use. Does the
0:48:38 > 0:48:42government need to step in to deal with this emerging crisis?I was not
0:48:42 > 0:48:49aware of that situation, but I absolutely agree that it is
0:48:49 > 0:48:55unacceptable to underutilised places that then require agency staff
0:48:55 > 0:48:59potentially with greater expense for the taxpayer to be brought in
0:48:59 > 0:49:02instead, and I encourage him to take it up directly with ministers who
0:49:02 > 0:49:11will be keen to hear from him.
0:49:14 > 0:49:18Sorry, I misheard. I am very grateful. Last Thursday the Prime
0:49:18 > 0:49:22Minister spoke to a journalist at the Eastern daily press and said the
0:49:22 > 0:49:27Department of Health would no longer be the sponsoring -- the sponsoring
0:49:27 > 0:49:30body for contaminated blood and quietly. We have not had a statement
0:49:30 > 0:49:34confirming that. I wondered if there was anything the government would
0:49:34 > 0:49:40like to tell us this morning.Again I commend the honourable lady with
0:49:40 > 0:49:46her work on this issue, we're there have been so many people who have
0:49:46 > 0:49:52suffered as a result of contaminated blood tragedy. I will look into this
0:49:52 > 0:49:57on the half of her. I do not have the answer to her specific question
0:49:57 > 0:50:04as I stand here.I would like to initially thank the Leader of the
0:50:04 > 0:50:08House for her response last week. My constituency case was followed up
0:50:08 > 0:50:12swiftly by the Treasury Department. This weekend I was distressed by the
0:50:12 > 0:50:15question for the honourable member from Wigan at prime ministers
0:50:15 > 0:50:31questions, informing that a whip's office had not dealt with abuse,
0:50:31 > 0:50:41but...
0:50:45 > 0:50:51What I can say to the honourable lady is, as the Prime Minister has
0:50:51 > 0:50:54said, all whip's offices, where there is evidence or allegations of
0:50:54 > 0:51:00criminal activity, should encourage the individual to go directly to the
0:51:00 > 0:51:07police. Having spoken to my own Chief Whip of my own party, he has
0:51:07 > 0:51:11assure me that any allegations of potentially criminal activity, he
0:51:11 > 0:51:14has always told the individual and always would tell the individual to
0:51:14 > 0:51:20go directly to the police. I think there was a slight potential
0:51:20 > 0:51:23misunderstanding in the question from the honourable member for
0:51:23 > 0:51:31Wigan, who as I understand it was, she is not present, was referring to
0:51:31 > 0:51:36activities that were apparently alleged to be going on in the early
0:51:36 > 0:51:391970s, and I think possibly there was a misunderstanding that she was
0:51:39 > 0:51:43referring to current web offices, but she is not here to confirm or
0:51:43 > 0:51:48deny, but I believe it was referring to a television programme about
0:51:48 > 0:51:58activities in the whip's office in the 1970s. I cannot speak for the
0:51:58 > 0:52:02honourable member, but I understand that was the genesis of question to
0:52:02 > 0:52:08the Prime Minister.Can I thank the Leader of the House for her kind
0:52:08 > 0:52:13words about Candy Atherton, who was a true champion for Cornwall. On the
0:52:13 > 0:52:1612th of the globe are the leader of House said there were cross-party
0:52:16 > 0:52:27concerns about scrapping amphibious ships. Two take 23 frigates are also
0:52:27 > 0:52:33facing the axe, can we have a discussion on this?We have
0:52:33 > 0:52:45committed to meeting our Nato pledge, and he will be aware that
0:52:45 > 0:52:49there is a Whitehall department review of all our defence spend to
0:52:49 > 0:52:53ensure it is appropriate to meet the needs of the 21st century. I
0:52:53 > 0:53:00encourage him to raise his specific questions and Ministry of Defence
0:53:00 > 0:53:03question, because they are looking into all of the individual points he
0:53:03 > 0:53:12has raised rightly at business questions, I can assure him the
0:53:12 > 0:53:15Whitehall review will take into account spending, which is going up
0:53:15 > 0:53:22every year in line with our Nato commitment, and the need to have a
0:53:22 > 0:53:2821st century appropriate response for all matters of defence.To
0:53:28 > 0:53:33celebrate Paisley winning the UK city of culture, which I have no
0:53:33 > 0:53:45doubt it will, we have a festival of the Gaelic culture. Can I encourage
0:53:45 > 0:53:52her to visit the Mod, and discuss the economic role they play in
0:53:52 > 0:54:00Scotland?If enthusiasm for his competitive entry was anything to go
0:54:00 > 0:54:06on, I am sure he will be very successful, and I do commend him for
0:54:06 > 0:54:10standing up to his constituents -- for his constituents in this way. We
0:54:10 > 0:54:15all wish the cities competing the best of luck. I am sure there will
0:54:15 > 0:54:22be many visits to his constituency regardless of the outcome.I am sure
0:54:22 > 0:54:25the Leader of the House will join with me in congratulating St Paul's
0:54:25 > 0:54:33youth Forum in my constituency, in one of the biggest areas of my
0:54:33 > 0:54:35constituency, they are coming to Parliament today to tour the
0:54:35 > 0:54:43building ahead of other awards -- award ceremony tonight, awarding
0:54:43 > 0:54:53people for citizenship skills, from cycling repairers, two gardens, and
0:54:53 > 0:54:57a local radio station. It is a great charity that creates citizenship
0:54:57 > 0:55:03skills that are so vital to the future of success. Will the Leader
0:55:03 > 0:55:06of the House call a debate on the vital role the charitable sector
0:55:06 > 0:55:09plays working with schools and providers to make sure young people
0:55:09 > 0:55:15are equipped for the future?I absolutely commend the charity he
0:55:15 > 0:55:25mentions for the excellence work they do, and also the many hundreds
0:55:25 > 0:55:29of thousands volunteers who work for charities across the United Kingdom,
0:55:29 > 0:55:36delivering real value to communities. I congratulate them, I
0:55:36 > 0:55:40hope they enjoyed your trip and I sincerely apologise for all the
0:55:40 > 0:55:45scaffolding, we're not looking our best. We are working very hard,
0:55:45 > 0:55:49aren't we, Mr Deputy Speaker, to ensure that in the fullness of time
0:55:49 > 0:55:55we will once again be a very beautiful place to visit, and we do
0:55:55 > 0:55:59remain a fascinating place to visit, and I absolutely encourage him to
0:55:59 > 0:56:08seek a debate on the amazing work done by the charity sector.There is
0:56:08 > 0:56:11real and growing concern among residents of Didsbury, Bernard,
0:56:11 > 0:56:15Charlton and elsewhere then my constituency, about crime and
0:56:15 > 0:56:19anti-social behaviour. I have met senior officers and the deputy mayor
0:56:19 > 0:56:23to voice those concerns. But it is clearly really struggling as a
0:56:23 > 0:56:27result of cuts and the 2000 officers they have lost since 2010. Can we
0:56:27 > 0:56:31have a debate on how to get extra resources to Greater Manchester
0:56:31 > 0:56:40Police in light of those concerns? The honourable gentleman and others
0:56:40 > 0:56:45will be pleased to know that crime is traditionally measured by the
0:56:45 > 0:56:49survey for England and Wales have fallen by 9% over the past year,
0:56:49 > 0:56:52which is a continuation of a downward trend, which is an absolute
0:56:52 > 0:56:56tribute to the excellent work done by the police across the United
0:56:56 > 0:57:01Kingdom. We have protected police budgets in real terms, and I
0:57:01 > 0:57:09absolutely understand he has specific concerns about Manchester
0:57:09 > 0:57:15police, which I urge him to take up at Home Office questions.Can we
0:57:15 > 0:57:23have a debate on the inaccuracies... One of my constituents who takes
0:57:23 > 0:57:30morphine six times a day was considered fit for work. Can we have
0:57:30 > 0:57:33a debate on this assessment which causes so much distress to
0:57:33 > 0:57:40constituents?He raises an important constituency issue, and all those
0:57:40 > 0:57:43listening to debate amongst the general public will be pleased to
0:57:43 > 0:57:50hear that as a result of the member of Parliament intervention, many of
0:57:50 > 0:57:54these issues will be dissolved, and I commend him for that. There are
0:57:54 > 0:58:00the policies which are, those which I would absolutely defend, and those
0:58:00 > 0:58:09which are not right, and I defend the constituency cases to make sure
0:58:09 > 0:58:19you receive what is right for them. Before the recess the Secretary of
0:58:19 > 0:58:25State announced transportation between Cardiff and Swansea. Can she
0:58:25 > 0:58:32now make a statement about the lost infrastructure funding, that would
0:58:32 > 0:58:36have come with the closure of dangerous level crossings and new
0:58:36 > 0:58:38highway widening that would have come with electrification, because
0:58:38 > 0:58:43that should be separate in my opinion, and I hope she would agree
0:58:43 > 0:58:48that things like dangerous level crossings can still be closed, and
0:58:48 > 0:58:51that comes from the UK Government. He raises an important point about
0:58:51 > 0:58:56the safety of level crossings, and that is something I encourage him to
0:58:56 > 0:59:04take up at transport for questions -- transport questions. The
0:59:04 > 0:59:08government invests a record level in the railways, with £140 billion to
0:59:08 > 0:59:14be spent between 2019 and 2024. In many cases the issues around
0:59:14 > 0:59:19upgrading infrastructure and ones of technology, where it has been
0:59:19 > 0:59:23possible to bring forward earlier solutions, delivering better service
0:59:23 > 0:59:29to customers and passengers in a shorter space of time and with less
0:59:29 > 0:59:35disruption. It is a win - win for his constituents, but he raises an
0:59:35 > 0:59:39important specific point in relation to infrastructure which I urge him
0:59:39 > 0:59:43to take up with the Department for Transport.Now, the Northwest
0:59:43 > 0:59:58champion.Saving the best till last! There have been a number of planning
0:59:58 > 1:00:02application submitted for fracking in my constituency which caused much
1:00:02 > 1:00:06consternation locally. That has not been helped by a local political
1:00:06 > 1:00:10group seeking to determine those applications by way of a local
1:00:10 > 1:00:15referendum. That would be deeply irresponsible. Not only would such a
1:00:15 > 1:00:19decision not only be effective, but effectively -- ineffective, but
1:00:19 > 1:00:32leave them open to consultation. Could we discussed this?I find
1:00:32 > 1:00:35myself agreeing with the honourable gentleman, that we need to find a
1:00:35 > 1:00:39way forward to take into account the very strong local views about
1:00:39 > 1:00:43fracking, while at the same time weighing up the benefits to our
1:00:43 > 1:00:49economy that absolutely needs to depend on oil and gas as we
1:00:49 > 1:01:00transition to lower CO2 emitting sources in the future. Since it is
1:01:00 > 1:01:04available as a natural resource in the United Kingdom through fracking,
1:01:04 > 1:01:09with very strong regulation, there is a strong economic and climate
1:01:09 > 1:01:12change case for fracking, so the balance between local views which
1:01:12 > 1:01:18can be very negative, versus the economic imperative for the nation
1:01:18 > 1:01:23needs to be assessed. So, I encourage him to seek perhaps a
1:01:23 > 1:01:26backbench debates about others who have the same dilemma can be heard
1:01:26 > 1:01:35as well.I'm going to use the discretion of the chair.Chris
1:01:35 > 1:01:39Bryan. I am grateful. I wanted to do this now because it relates to the
1:01:39 > 1:01:44discussion earlier about Erskine May. There was a difference of
1:01:44 > 1:01:50opinion whether it was online or not. It is available on the intranet
1:01:50 > 1:01:55on a 1000 page PDF, which says it is not to be used for the public. What
1:01:55 > 1:01:58I am asking, and I hope the commitment from the Leader of the
1:01:58 > 1:02:02House is clear, we will be making it available to the whole of the
1:02:02 > 1:02:04country, because people are demanding Erskine May be available
1:02:04 > 1:02:17without them having a copy -- to buy a copy of the book.a the in the
1:02:17 > 1:02:21petition and was she is able to show 100,000 signatures... I am joking,
1:02:21 > 1:02:25everybody in the living room is clamouring for their own online copy
1:02:25 > 1:02:29of Erskine May. As I had said earlier, I will look into it, it
1:02:29 > 1:02:38should be available online and I will see what can be done.I think
1:02:38 > 1:02:40he needs a new copy.