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Written Answers — Children, Schools and Families: Pupil Exclusions (12 Nov 2009)

James Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many pupils were permanently excluded for each reason for exclusion from maintained primary schools, excluding special schools in (a) 2004-05 and (b) 2005-06.

Oral Answers to Questions — Culture, Media and Sport: Stonehenge Galleries (9 Nov 2009) has video

James Gray: Those of us who represent the other side of Salisbury plain are immensely proud of the fact that our area contains the Wiltshire historical records centre in Chippenham. Does the Secretary of State agree that now is the right time for it to be balanced by a suitable museum and visitor centre south of the plain, covering the heritage of which we on the northern side are so proud?

Opposition Day — [20th Allotted Day]: Future of the Territorial Army (28 Oct 2009) has video

James Gray: I add my contribution, as the chairman of the all-party Army group, to the very many magnificent speeches that we have heard, from all parts of the House, praising the fantastic work that the Territorial Army has done and will do, not only on deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq but here at home. I pay particular tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Monmouth (David T.C. Davies), who most...

Opposition Day — [20th Allotted Day]: Future of the Territorial Army (28 Oct 2009) has video

James Gray: The whole House will have the opportunity to thank the Territorial Army soldiers who are currently deployed in Afghanistan, when the all-party Army group next welcomes the brigade returning from that country. That is on Tuesday 18 November, at 3.30 pm, when soldiers will march once again through Carriage Gates, by kind permission of Mr. Speaker. I very much hope that hon. Members will join...

Opposition Day — [20th Allotted Day]: Future of the Territorial Army (28 Oct 2009) has video

James Gray: My own experience of the TA and the contacts I have with TA personnel very much confirm what my hon. Friend says. It is of course true that soldiers of all kinds, whether regular or territorial, would much prefer to be deployed with their mates—with their battalion or unit, or whatever it may be. However, most of the brigades currently deployed in Afghanistan are very mixed, hybrid...

Opposition Day — [20th Allotted Day]: Future of the Territorial Army (28 Oct 2009) has video

James Gray: My hon. Friend makes an extremely good point about topical debates. It is worth remembering that this debate was called by the Conservative Opposition—and also that we forced the Government to make their U-turn on the decision—in a week when the topical debate is on the safety of fireworks. That is what the Government believe to be important.

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Power Factor Correction: Capital Allowances (28 Oct 2009)

James Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change for what reasons Power Factor Correction is not included in the Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme; and whether he plans to include Power Factor Correction in the scheme.

Written Answers — Communities and Local Government: Building Regulations: Energy (28 Oct 2009)

James Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what plans he has to amend building regulations to encourage a reduction in energy consumption through heating and lighting controls.

Swindon to Kemble Railway (27 Oct 2009)

James Gray: In the Minister's considerations, will he kindly bear it in mind that all the engineering work for the Kemble to Swindon redoubling would be done in my constituency in North Wiltshire? People in my constituency broadly welcome the move, and I very much support hon. Members who have spoken this morning, but will the Minister bear it in mind that the engineering work is in my patch and that...

Swindon to Kemble Railway (27 Oct 2009)

James Gray: I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. Nearly all the engineering work between Kemble and Swindon is in my constituency, although there are no stations in it. We are keen that a number of improvements be incorporated when the work is done. In particular, the culvert at Minety should be widened to reduce flooding and a high-speed train station could be built at Purton. Those...