Judith Cummins MP: speeches 2025

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  • 24 Nov 2025 · English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Hansard source
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    Order. The hon. Member cannot speak from where she is seated.

  • 24 Nov 2025 · English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Hansard source
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    I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

  • 24 Nov 2025 · English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Hansard source
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    Before I call the next speaker, I remind Members to address their comments to the business in front of the House, which is the remaining stages of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.

  • 24 Nov 2025 · English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill · Hansard source
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    Order. Before I call the hon. Gentleman, I remind Members again to keep within the scope of the Bill and the amendments.

  • 20 Nov 2025 · Migration: Settlement Pathway · Hansard source
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    I call Bobby Dean, with a very short question.

  • 20 Nov 2025 · Migration: Settlement Pathway · Hansard source
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    I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

  • 20 Nov 2025 · Migration: Settlement Pathway · Hansard source
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    Order. Members will notice that we have two debates after this business. I am going to finish this statement in around 10 minutes, so I ask remaining Members please to keep their questions short and the Minister to keep her answers short.

  • 20 Nov 2025 · International Men’s Day · Hansard source
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    Order. I will impose an immediate four-minute time limit.

  • 20 Nov 2025 · International Men’s Day · Hansard source
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    I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

  • 20 Nov 2025 · International Men’s Day · Hansard source
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    I call the shadow Secretary of State.

  • 20 Nov 2025 · International Men’s Day · Hansard source
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    I call Josh Newbury, who will speak for around 15 minutes.

  • 20 Nov 2025 · Reoffending: Rehabilitation in Prisons · Hansard source
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    We now come to the Select Committee statement on behalf of the Justice Committee. Andy Slaughter will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which time no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of his statement, I will call Members to ask questions on the subject of the statement. These should be brief questions, not full speeches. I emphasise that questions should be directed to the Select Committee Chair, and not to the relevant Minister. Front Benchers may take part in questioning.

  • 19 Nov 2025 · Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords] · Hansard source
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    With this it will be convenient to discuss clause 2 stand part. I remind Members that in Committee they should not address the Chair as Mr or Madam Deputy Speaker, but use our names. Madam Chair, Chair or Madam Chairman are also acceptable.

  • 19 Nov 2025 · Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords] · Hansard source
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    I call the shadow Minister.

  • 19 Nov 2025 · Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill · Hansard source
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    I call the spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats.

  • 17 Nov 2025 · Asylum Policy · Hansard source
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    I call Adnan Hussain, who I understand also has a point of order that relates to remarks made by the Home Secretary.

  • 17 Nov 2025 · Asylum Policy · Hansard source
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    Order. Members will have seen how many Members are on their feet. I will need to finish this statement by 8 pm, so please bear that in mind, because I want to get everybody in.

  • 17 Nov 2025 · Asylum Policy · Hansard source
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    Order. [ Interruption. ] Order!

  • 17 Nov 2025 · Asylum Policy · Hansard source
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    Order.

  • 17 Nov 2025 · Asylum Policy · Hansard source
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    I thank both Members for their points of order. Their comments are now on the record.

  • 17 Nov 2025 · Asylum Policy · Hansard source
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    Order. Before I call the next Member, can I just make a plea that we keep questions and answers concise?

  • 17 Nov 2025 · Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill · Hansard source
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    I remind Members that, in Committee, Members should not address the Chair as “Deputy Speaker”. Please use our names when addressing the Chair. “Madam Chair”, “Chair” and “Madam Chairman” are also acceptable. Clause 1 The Agreement Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

  • 17 Nov 2025 · Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill · Hansard source
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    With this it will be convenient to discuss to following: Clauses 2 to 6 stand part. Amendment 4, in clause 7, page 5, line 4, at end insert— “A single report may be submitted for the purposes of sections 5(2)(c) and 6(3)(c), provided that any such single report meets the requirements in sections 5(3) and 6(4).” This amendment would permit a single report to be provided to the Secretary of State for the purposes of fulfilling reporting requirements under clauses 5 and 6. Clauses 7 to 11 stand part. Amendment 5, in clause 12, page 9, line 2, at end insert— “(aa) relating to the charging of fees under section 11(3)(c),”. This amendment would require that any regulations enabling the Minister to set fees are subject to affirmative resolution procedure. Clauses 12 and 13 stand part. Government amendment 1. Clause 14 stand part. Government amendment 2. Clauses 15 to 23 stand part. Government amendment 3. Clauses 24 to 26 stand part. New clause 1— Powers of the Secretary of State: review — “(1) Within three years beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on the exercise of powers conferred on them by virtue of this Act. (2) A report under this section must include— (a) a description of the powers used, (b) the purposes for which they have been used, (c) an assessment of how effectively they have been used, (d) an assessment of how their use accords with the objectives of the Agreement.” This new clause requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the exercise of powers conferred on them by this Bill. New clause 2— Reporting requirements relating to the Act — “(1) Before the end of the period of two years beginning on the day on which this Act is passed, and at least once every two years thereafter, the Secretary of State must lay before Parliament a report on the implementation and enforcement of the Act. (2) The report must include— (a) data on access to samples; (b) information relating to the number and nature of DSI views and downloads; (c) information about the amount and nature of enforcement actions taken; (d) an assessment of the impact of the Act on business, scientific research, and the fishing industry; (e) a summary of any regulatory changes made under the Act; (f) an assessment of the impact of any such regulatory changes.” This new clause would require the secretary of state to lay a report before Parliament every two years on the effect and enforcement of the Act. Schedule.

  • 13 Nov 2025 · Planning and Infrastructure Bill · Hansard source
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    I call the Minister to wind up.

  • 13 Nov 2025 · Planning and Infrastructure Bill · Hansard source
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    I call John McDonnell.

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