Results 1-20 of 381 for (in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates') speaker:Patrick Hall

Business, Innovation and Skills: First Capital Connect (12 Nov 2009)

Patrick Hall: Does my hon. Friend agree that, whatever the merits of a dispute and whatever the issues involved—including the issue, which has been raised today, of whether a company should rely on overtime to run basic services—punishing the passengers is never the answer, and is never acceptable? Will he make it clear that the Government will consider the wider issues involving how the...

[John Cummings in the Chair] — Thalidomide (4 Nov 2009)

Patrick Hall: My hon. Friend is describing the catastrophic regulatory failure of the Government of the day. Does he agree that a further problem has been a culture at the heart of subsequent Governments not to acknowledge regulatory failure? Governments put up barriers to addressing the consequences of regulatory failure, such as setting precedent and incurring costs. Those arguments have been dragged out...

Opposition Day — [19th allotted day]: Equitable Life (21 Oct 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: The ombudsman used the expression "relative loss", which has been used before in the debate. My right hon. Friend has also referred to that, but the Government's favoured position is not relative loss, but disproportionate loss. I have not seen a definition of that. Could he cast some light on the distinction between relative loss and disproportionate loss?

Opposition Day — [19th allotted day]: Equitable Life (21 Oct 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: rose—

Opposition Day — [19th allotted day]: Equitable Life (21 Oct 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: It is important that, at this stage, the hon. Gentleman makes it clear what he understands the compensation to refer to. I am one of the signatories of early-day motion 1423, which refers to the compensation recommended by the ombudsman. Does he agree that the ombudsman was talking about the relative loss arising from the acknowledged maladministration and not that element of loss arising...

Business of the House (2 Jul 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: In the light of the Government's welcome announcement yesterday about the National Express east coast franchise, will the Leader of the House make time for this House to debate and reflect on the many issues arising out of that decision, which I believe have relevance to the national railway network as a whole?

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (24 Jun 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 June. May I also welcome you, Mr. Speaker, to your first Prime Minister's questions as Speaker of this House?

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (24 Jun 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: I wish to associate myself with the sentiments expressed by my right hon. Friend regarding our troops, the hostages and their families. One of the key issues raised with me by my constituents is that of housing, and specifically access to affordable housing and the need for mortgage finance. My constituents are aware that despite the urgent need for more house building, Conservatives...

Business of the House (21 May 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: On the reform of parliamentary allowances, my right hon. and learned Friend has often repeated that we do not want the House to be filled only with the rich—or, I would add, only with the sponsored. Does she agree that at some point soon, when, hopefully, things calm down, we might all benefit from reflecting on one of the initiatives announced in Mr. Speaker's statement on Monday? I am...

West Coast Main Line (Commuter Services) (24 Mar 2009)

Patrick Hall: The hon. Gentleman will know that some of his constituents, and a number of mine, use the Marston Vale line, the Bedford to Bletchley service. He is no doubt also aware that in May Govia, or London Midland, closed the Bletchley train maintenance depot. Subsequently the performance and service on the Bedford to Bletchley line has deteriorated so much that its rail users association has given...

Opposition Day — [8th Allotted Day]: The Economy (18 Mar 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: I understand that the IMF has declared that the entire package of fiscal and monetary stimulus in this country is worth 3.4 per cent. of GDP, not 1 per cent.—the figure to which I think the hon. Gentleman referred. Will he comment on that? Does he think that 3.4 per cent. is a significant step worth taking?

Opposition Day — [8th Allotted Day]: The Economy (18 Mar 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: My right hon. Friend mentioned that one needs to believe in action in order to pursue it. One also needs to understand the problem. She will have noticed that every time she mentioned the global nature of the credit crunch, her words were met by derisive calls from the Opposition, who do not seem to understand or accept the global nature of the problem. May I therefore ask her how she thinks...

Opposition Day — [8th Allotted Day]: The Economy (18 Mar 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: rose—

Opposition Day — [8th Allotted Day]: The Economy (18 Mar 2009) has video

Patrick Hall: It is for the hon. Gentleman to answer for his party. According to the hon. Gentleman's motion, we are "nine months into a recession". That means that the recession started last July. During Prime Minister's Question Time, however, the leader of the hon. Gentleman's party said that it had started in April—12 months ago. Could the hon. Gentleman help to resolve the apparent confusion in...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Topical Questions (11 Nov 2008) has video

Patrick Hall: Will my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary use his influence with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to press the European Central Bank to take a lead from the Bank of England and secure substantial further reduction in interest rates?

Gypsies and Travellers (Epping Forest) (22 Oct 2008)

Patrick Hall: I am grateful to the hon. Member for Epping Forest (Mrs. Laing) and the Minister for generously allowing me a couple of minutes to speak. I will take no more than that. The hon. Lady concentrated on land acquisition for site provision. The Minister will know, having visited Bedford earlier this year, that I am concerned about what happens when provision is entirely inadequate. Several of...

Gypsies and Travellers (Epping Forest) (22 Oct 2008)

Patrick Hall: I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her helpful remarks. The issues that I am raising, although they come from my direct experience, are relevant to Epping Forest and perhaps to a few other places. I wish to put three things to my hon. Friend the Minister on alternative provision. Alternative provision is part of the answer to unauthorised encampments. I support the restoration of the...

Gypsies and Travellers (Epping Forest) (22 Oct 2008)

Patrick Hall: My points are entirely relevant to every local authority, including Epping Forest. We should allow local councils—all of them—to issue a blanket eviction order with regard to their land so that they do not have to go through the time-consuming, frustrating process that is part of the current law. The Minister has had that point of view put to him before. I believe that such a...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Financial Stability (8 Oct 2008) has video

Patrick Hall: My right hon. Friend will, I am sure, agree that the British people have an excellent track record of solidarity when it comes to putting up with difficulties in times of great national need, such as now. The British people will accept their share of the burden, especially if the action taken is seen to be both fair and necessary. Will my right hon. Friend therefore confirm that the review of...

Bill Presented: Members' Expenses (3 Jul 2008) has video

Patrick Hall: Will the hon. Gentleman give way?