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- Economic Growth (15 May 2013)
Emily Thornberry: I should like to begin by belatedly congratulating the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Mike Thornton) on his election to the House. I also congratulate him on his constant optimism. For the sake of the record in Hansard, I must point out how very lonely he must be on the Liberal Democrat Benches. He is largely by himself over there. So, here we are after three years of the coalition Government....
- Economic Growth (15 May 2013)
Emily Thornberry: The difficulty is that, by carrying on regardless, this Government are killing the economy. I do not have time to go through my bundle of suggestions put forward by various economists, but Paul Krugman has said that the Government’s austerity plan is “fundamentally mad”. I was hoping to have time to read out more such views, but there is not time. I would like, however, to...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Attorney-General: Serious Fraud Office (26 March 2013)
Emily Thornberry: As the Attorney-General knows, the offence of misconduct in public office occurs when a public officer, without reasonable excuse, “wilfully neglects to perform his duty and/or wilfully misconducts himself… to such a degree as to amount to an abuse of the public’s trust in the office holder.” Is he aware of any reason why the former director of the SFO, Richard...
- Crossrail 2 — [Mr Mike Weir in the Chair] (5 March 2013)
Emily Thornberry: On my right hon. Friend’s point about overcrowding, the section of the underground that goes up to Finsbury Park runs through my constituency. Does he agree that, although in 2007 we had more than four people per square metre in my part of the underground, even after 2021, when more investment is proposed, there will still be more than four people per square metre? That is why I put on...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Attorney-General: Rape (Conviction Rates) (12 February 2013)
Emily Thornberry: Has the tragic suicide of Frances Andrade after giving evidence as a victim of rape not shown us that we have a system strewn with high-minded codes, pledges and guidance to victims that are brushed aside in practice? She was refused counselling and, as already stated, her PCC has said that victims will not and should not be referred for counselling until after they have given evidence. That...
- [Hywel Williams in the Chair] — RSPCA (Prosecutions) (29 January 2013)
Emily Thornberry: Is it not right that the police go further than that? They actually say that no other public body would pick the work up, which takes that further and underlines the work of the RSPCA even more.
- [Hywel Williams in the Chair] — RSPCA (Prosecutions) (29 January 2013)
Emily Thornberry: It is a pleasure, Mr Williams, to serve under your chairmanship. Many Tory MPs in this debate seem to be disappointed that their coalition Government have decided not to change the law on hunting, or to make it legal, and it seems that there will not even be a free vote. Their fury has been turned on another organisation, and it seems that the RSPCA’s prosecution of the Heythrop hunt...
- [Hywel Williams in the Chair] — RSPCA (Prosecutions) (29 January 2013)
Emily Thornberry: The hon. Gentleman has made an important point, and I will make one more before moving on to it. The national wildlife crime unit is a small group of 10 people. They work with the RSPCA, and the RSPCA works with them. They have done important prosecution work involving badger baiting and reptile smuggling. They are experts, but unfortunately it seems that their funding will end at the end of...
- [Hywel Williams in the Chair] — RSPCA (Prosecutions) (29 January 2013)
Emily Thornberry: That is absolutely right, and it is right that if, to use the H word again, it is illegal to hunt in this country and people are hunting, there are prosecutions to stop that so that people understand that the law is serious. If we simply pass laws and do not enforce them, that radically undermines our constitution. In those circumstances, it seems to me that the RSPCA should be applauded.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: A-level Reform (23 January 2013)
Emily Thornberry: Many parents will have got the message that the Secretary of State is largely against assessments and in favour of exams. They may therefore be a little confused about the abolition of AS-levels, and will have to get over that. I was interested to note that in her statement, the Minister accepted that it was important for students to learn more, including about extended writing and research...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Attorney-General: Serious Fraud Office (Senior Staff) (8 January 2013)
Emily Thornberry: The Attorney-General has referred to the report by Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service inspectorate. I have read it, and it says that the Serious Fraud Office needs to improve its performance and appears to be suffering considerable resourcing problems. Will he consider the suggestion by the director of the SFO that the agency be allowed to retain more of the proceeds of crime that...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (12 December 2012)
Emily Thornberry: The autumn statement did not include a forecast of child poverty as a result of the policies announced. Can the Prime Minister confirm that it will be published soon—I am sure that it was just an oversight—and could he tell the House whether he really believes that his policies will increase or reduce child poverty in Islington?
- Bill Presented: The Economy (11 December 2012)
Emily Thornberry: The autumn statement showed that this Government’s handling of the economy has been a profound failure. It shows what happens when a Government do not have any plan for jobs and growth. If they do not have a plan for jobs and growth, they come back after two and a half years and say, “Actually, we need another five years,” and if they still do not have a plan for jobs and...
- Bill Presented: The Economy (11 December 2012)
Emily Thornberry: The Economic Secretary shakes his head, but I am just quoting what was said in the Government’s answer to a parliamentary question. He is welcome to intervene if he wishes to correct me.
- Bill Presented: The Economy (11 December 2012)
Emily Thornberry: The fact is that 7,000 jobs have gone under this Government’s plans, and the gap between what we collect and what we are owed is estimated to be £35 billion, which is twice the housing benefit bill. Independent research commissioned by the Public and Commercial Services Union reckoned that the real figure was more like £120 billion, which is six and a half times the housing...
- Bill Presented: The Economy (11 December 2012)
Emily Thornberry: Does the right hon. Gentleman agree with the following analysis? Two and a half years ago, he asked for five years to balance the books, but without a plan for jobs and growth, he needs another five years. He still does not have a plan for jobs and growth, so it will always be five years.
- Bill Presented: The Economy (11 December 2012)
Emily Thornberry: rose —
- Bill Presented: The Economy (11 December 2012)
Emily Thornberry: Am I right in remembering—I think it was on page 14 of the Liberal Democrat manifesto—a pledge to cut 7,000 tax inspectors?
- Bill Presented: The Economy (11 December 2012)
Emily Thornberry: Hooray!
- Oral Answers to Questions — Deputy Prime Minister: Topical Questions (20 November 2012)
Emily Thornberry: Say it again.