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Outlawries Bill: Debate on the Address — [1st Day] (18 Nov 2009)

Phil Willis: It is wonderful to see the revival of socialism at the end of this Government's period in office. Does the right hon. Gentleman not feel acutely embarrassed, however, that after 12 years of a Labour Government we now have the most unjust, inequitable taxation system to be found anywhere in Europe, under which the poor pay a greater proportion of their income through direct taxation than the...

Business, Innovation and Skills: High-Speed Broadband (12 Nov 2009)

Phil Willis: Will the Minister accept that the way we shall get the private sector to create a really competitive market in the roll-out of broadband is by allowing different digital platforms access to content, particularly of BSkyB's premium programmes? What is he doing to make sure that Ofcom creates that wide competitive programme, rather than simply giving in to Murdoch?

Written Answers — Health: Swine Flu: Vaccination (12 Nov 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what steps he has taken to assess whether the target groups for swine influenza vaccine received the vaccine; (2) what instructions have been given by his Department to primary care trusts on the distribution of swine influenza vaccine.

Female Mortality (Africa) (11 Nov 2009)

Phil Willis: As I was saying, the eRanger motorcycle, with its custom-built sidecar, can also take a doctor or nurse as a pillion passenger, if that level of support is needed. The average cost of an eRanger ambulance is £4,000, which includes spares to allow smooth running for 12 to 18 months or 10,000 km. The vehicles are put together in South Africa; a local co-operative is used to build the...

Female Mortality (Africa) (11 Nov 2009)

Phil Willis: Thank you very much indeed, Mr. Benton. This is the last debate of the day, and I thank you in advance for your chairmanship. I am delighted to have an opportunity this evening to discuss a problem that I believe the Minister, his Department and the Government have taken seriously and on which we have a lot in common. I want to try to draw attention not only to the problems, but to some of...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Skills for Growth (11 Nov 2009)

Phil Willis: May I add my thanks for what will be a very interesting report? In particular, I should like to thank the Minister for picking up many of the issues raised by the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee in the wake of the Leitch report, and I echo his comment about individual skills accounts. However, in an act of friendship, I say to him that one of the real beneficiaries in...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (11 Nov 2009)

Phil Willis: The Prime Minister will know that there are about 1.3 million carers, who do the most fantastic job looking after people, often 24/7. This year £50 million was allocated by the Prime Minister to support respite care, but only 10 per cent. of that has been spent. In my primary care trust area, £365,000 is available, but only £3,600 has been spent. What will he do to ensure that...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (2 Nov 2009) has video

Phil Willis: The Government's chief scientific adviser is Professor John Beddington, who in February criticised the former Home Secretary for the way in which she treated Professor Nutt. Did the Home Secretary discuss the sacking of Professor Nutt with John Beddington before carrying out that act this weekend?

Written Answers — Business, Innovation and Skills: Royal Mail: Industrial Disputes (16 Oct 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what discussions he has had on the terms of proposals put by the Communication Workers Union to Royal Mail on 13 October 2009 on the postal services dispute; and if he will make a statement.

Written Answers — Business, Innovation and Skills: Royal Mail: Industrial Disputes (16 Oct 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills what steps his Department is taking to resolve the industrial dispute affecting Royal Mail.

Written Answers — Justice: Bankruptcy (14 Oct 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice how many UK (a) companies and (b) individuals filed for bankruptcy in the financial year 2008-09.

Written Answers — Health: NHS: Finance (13 Oct 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much (a) was spent in (i) 2007-08 and (ii) 2008-09 and (b) is planned to be spent in (A) 2009-10, (B) 2010-11 and (C) 2011-12 on the (1) recruitment processes, (2) better handling of complaints, (3) strengthening clinical governance, (4) information for monitoring, (5) boundary transgressions and special issues in mental health services, (6)...

Written Answers — Business, Innovation and Skills: Bankruptcy (12 Oct 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills how many individuals with debts of less than £15,000 filed for bankruptcy in each of the 12 months from April 2008.

Written Answers — Children, Schools and Families: Departmental Work Experience (21 Jul 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many interns work in his Department; what terms of reference apply to their appointment; what remuneration they receive; and how long on average an intern appointment lasts.

Written Answers — Culture Media and Sport: Departmental Work Experience (21 Jul 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many interns work in his Department; what terms of reference apply to their appointment; what remuneration they receive; and how long on average an intern appointment lasts.

Written Answers — Energy and Climate Change: Departmental Work Experience (21 Jul 2009)

Phil Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change how many interns work in his Department; what terms of reference apply to their appointment; what remuneration they receive; and how long on average an intern appointment lasts.