Results 1-20 of 320 for (in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates') speaker:Andrew Gwynne

Rentcharges (Notification) (28 Oct 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require rentcharge companies to notify annually residents subject to chief rent of their statutory right to redeem their charge under the Rentcharges Act 1977; and for connected purposes. I am pleased to have been given this opportunity to bring to the attention of the House a specific problem affecting properties in my constituency and...

Nato: Palestine (20 Oct 2009)

Andrew Gwynne: What discussions he has had with his Egyptian counterparts on progress towards a Palestinian reconciliation agreement.

Nato: Palestine (20 Oct 2009)

Andrew Gwynne: I understand that difficult negotiations are continuing to try to bring about Palestinian unity, which will be crucial. Will my right hon. Friend give his assurance that that unity will be based on the renunciation of violence as the first step to the creation of a viable Palestinian state, as part of a two-state solution with Israel?

Oral Answers to Questions — Work and Pensions: Long-term Unemployment (19 Oct 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: What steps she is taking to reduce levels of long-term unemployment.

Oral Answers to Questions — Work and Pensions: Long-term Unemployment (19 Oct 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: I thank the Minister for that response. It is crucial that we ensure that the long-term unemployed have the right support, assistance and training to be able to access the jobs market again. Given that the practice in previous downturns was to encourage people into inactive benefits, what assurances can my right hon. Friend give the House that the number of people on such benefits does not...

Middle East (12 May 2009)

Andrew Gwynne: I am pleased that we are having this debate today, and I thank Mr. Speaker for affording me the opportunity to discuss Hezbollah, Lebanon and the middle east peace process at this important time. The debate is timely, given the forthcoming Lebanese election, which will take place on 7 June. We need to be aware that a win for the Hezbollah-led March 8 Alliance could have a destabilising...

Oral Answers to Questions — Children, Schools and Families: Fair Admissions Policies (27 Apr 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: What steps he is taking to promote fair admissions policies in primary and secondary schools.

Oral Answers to Questions — Children, Schools and Families: Fair Admissions Policies (27 Apr 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: I thank the Minister for her reply. Every year, schools admissions have been a hot topic in my constituency. I can understand the concerns of parents who are choosing a primary or secondary school place. As part of a fair admissions policy, we need quality information. What reassurances can my hon. Friend give parents in my constituency that they will have access to all the relevant...

Oral Answers to Questions — International Development: Gaza (Reconstruction) (25 Mar 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: If he will take steps to ensure that funding under pledges for reconstruction in Gaza made at the Egyptian donor conference will not be channelled through Hamas.

Oral Answers to Questions — International Development: Gaza (Reconstruction) (25 Mar 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer, and I commend the British Government's commitment to getting aid into Gaza to support the urgent reconstruction. Given that Hamas recently stole United Nations aid and has allowed unexploded weapons under its guard to go missing, does he agree that it is now important to get an increased Palestinian Authority presence in Gaza to monitor the...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (25 Mar 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: Some 150 jobs will be lost at the Manchester Evening News and other Greater Manchester Weekly Newspapers as all the local newspaper offices are closed, and great titles such as the Tameside Advertiser and Stockport Express are consolidated in central Manchester. Does my right hon. and learned Friend agree that local newspapers are the lifeblood of local democracy, and will she join the...

Legislative Reform: Local and Regional News (19 Mar 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: Like my hon. Friend the Member for Stockport (Ann Coffey), I am concerned about the decision by the Guardian Media Group to close local news offices across Greater Manchester, coming as it does when the Manchester Evening News, the regional sister paper, has already faced substantial cuts. The decision means that scores of journalists will lose their jobs, which will have a huge impact on...

Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (11 Feb 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: Extensive gritting took place throughout my Greater Manchester constituency during the recent wintry weather, keeping roads open and services running. We should contrast that with the chaos in our capital city, London, where the tube was closed and bus services did not run. The Mayor blamed that on the divine; does the Prime Minister think that that embarrassment was down to an act of God or...

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Gaza (13 Jan 2009) has video

Andrew Gwynne: The Foreign Secretary was right to emphasise the need to facilitate Palestinian unity in his statement on Monday, which is difficult, given the violent methods that Hamas employed to seize control of the Gaza strip, executing Fatah supporters and expelling Palestinian trade unionists. Is my hon. Friend concerned about reports coming out of the Gaza strip that the execution of Fatah supporters...

Debate on the Address: Health and Education (11 Dec 2008) has video

Andrew Gwynne: My right hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that Stockport, an authority in the later stages of Building Schools for the Future, is preparing a bid for capital that includes £30 million for Reddish Vale technology college, which he has visited. Can he guarantee that it will not be scrapped on his watch?

Debate on the Address: Foreign Affairs and Defence (10 Dec 2008) has video

Andrew Gwynne: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate. I was pleased to see the reference made in the Gracious Speech to the Government's commitment to securing a lasting settlement in the middle east peace process and it is on that subject that I shall concentrate. Although the peace process was covered by just one sentence in the Gracious Speech, I believe that it is one of the most...

Debate on the Address: Foreign Affairs and Defence (10 Dec 2008) has video

Andrew Gwynne: My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The situation is terrible for the people who live in that town. In the past month, Hamas and other militant groups have fired more than 200 rockets and mortars at Israel, resulting in a number of Israelis being injured. Militants based in Gaza have also fired Iranian-manufactured Katyusha rockets, which have a longer range of 20 km. About 200,000 civilians...

Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Affordable Accommodation (Private Rented Sector) (18 Nov 2008) has video

Andrew Gwynne: What assessment she has made of the future prospects for the private rented sector as a provider of affordable accommodation.

Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Affordable Accommodation (Private Rented Sector) (18 Nov 2008) has video

Andrew Gwynne: I thank my hon. Friend for that answer. One of my main concerns about the impact of the credit crunch on the housing market is that it could push even more people into the private rented sector. While there are some good private landlords out there, there are also some rogue ones. The Rugg review suggested an independent procedure for complaints and redress, particularly for long, drawn-out...

Cafcass: Topical Questions (17 Nov 2008) has video

Andrew Gwynne: Use of the internet, e-mail and text messaging to bully others is, sadly, on the increase. As this week is national anti-bullying week, what more can the Government do with schools and youth services to ensure that the message is clear that bullying, whatever form it takes, is not acceptable?