Results 1-20 of 490 for in the 'Commons debates' OR in the 'Westminster Hall debates' OR in the 'Lords debates' OR in the 'Northern Ireland Assembly debates' speaker:Graham Evans
- Cost of Living (14 May 2013)
Graham Evans: It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Wirral South (Alison McGovern). It was interesting to hear what she had to say about James Callaghan. Growing up on a south Manchester council estate during the Labour years is one reason why I am on the Government Benches and not on the Opposition Benches. Callaghan’s was a complacent Government who were totally out of touch; as we all...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Korean Peninsula (23 April 2013)
Graham Evans: What steps the Government are taking in response to the recent actions of North Korea.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Korean Peninsula (23 April 2013)
Graham Evans: Does my right hon. Friend agree that a further missile test by North Korea would be illegal, provocative and dangerous in the current climate? What steps has he taken to persuade the Chinese Government to use their influence to urge the North Koreans not to go down this dangerous path and to return to the negotiation table?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Topical Questions (23 April 2013)
Graham Evans: A Palestinian news agency has reported that Hamas will seek to petition the EU to remove it from the terrorist list. What assessment has the Foreign Secretary made of those reports, and will he confirm that the British Government will remain steadfast in its position that Hamas is indeed a terrorist organisation?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Education: Underperforming Teachers (22 April 2013)
Graham Evans: What steps he is taking to remove underperforming teachers from the classroom.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Education: Underperforming Teachers (22 April 2013)
Graham Evans: I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. What plans does his Department have to assess teachers, to prevent them from reaching that critical stage in the first place? Does he agree that failure in schools is often one of leadership and management, and is not necessarily the fault of the individual teachers?
- Department for Education Offices (Runcorn) (17 April 2013)
Graham Evans: Is my hon. Friend aware that Halton borough council has suggested several alternatives to the existing building, based on the consultation? I do not agree with this, but it says that the proposal it is not economic; it is the most expensive option. There are various alternative locations in my constituency that have been put on the table—Rutland house, Vale house, Howard house, Clifton...
- Department for Education Offices (Runcorn) (17 April 2013)
Graham Evans: It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I congratulate the hon. Member for Halton (Derek Twigg) oninitiating this important debate, which has far-reaching implications for both my constituency and his own. I thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and his Department for engaging with all concerned parties, including the hon. Gentleman and me,...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Topical Questions (15 April 2013)
Graham Evans: If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Topical Questions (15 April 2013)
Graham Evans: Has my right hon. Friend seen the recommendation of the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee’s report on the implications of Scottish separation that the Government should provide assurance that plans are in place to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent in the event of the Scottish people voting for separation? Does he agree with the recommendation?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Business, Innovation and Skills: Manufacturing (21 March 2013)
Graham Evans: What steps he is taking to promote advance manufacturing.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Business, Innovation and Skills: Manufacturing (21 March 2013)
Graham Evans: Will my right hon. Friend commend the vital contribution to the national economy made by advanced manufacturing industries, such as APPH in Runcorn, which manufactures vital parts for the Saab Gripen fighter? The company has recruited four new engineering apprentices from Manchester, Liverpool and Salford universities. Does he agree that it is vital to encourage more young people to take up...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: National Commonwealth Military Day (12 March 2013)
Graham Evans: I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to introduce a national day to raise awareness of the contribution of Commonwealth countries in military action of Great Britain and the Overseas Territories; and for connected purposes. Thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving me this opportunity to raise an important issue for many Members of the House. I am grateful for the support I have...
- Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Topical Questions (12 March 2013)
Graham Evans: Does my right hon. Friend agree that infrastructure projects such as the Mersey Gateway bridge, the northern rail hub and High Speed 2 are good news for my constituents, good news for greater Cheshire, and good news for the north of England as a whole?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements (27 February 2013)
Graham Evans: This week, the generation who fought in the Arctic convoys and Bomber Command and who died in the second world war have finally been recognised. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is right and proper for us to remember the 3,000 sailors and 55,000 members of Bomber Command who gave their lives for this country’s freedom?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Economic Policy (25 February 2013)
Graham Evans: Will my right hon. Friend the Chancellor remind the House that he has cut the deficit by a quarter under this Government? Will he also remind the House that it is Labour Chancellors who ultimately run out of money and have to go to the IMF to be bailed out?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Topical Questions (25 February 2013)
Graham Evans: My hon. Friend has worked hard on the award of the Arctic Convoy Star medal to veterans of the second world war Artic convoys. He will appreciate that time is of the essence, so will he pledge to complete the necessary processes as soon as possible so that the remaining Arctic convoy veterans can receive their hard and bravely earned recognition?
- Outdoor Pursuits (5 February 2013)
Graham Evans: Does my hon. Friend agree that the Ramblers Association play a vital role, especially the north Cheshire branch? Is he aware of Helsby hill in my constituency and, indeed, the Sandstone trail, which are significant for weekend walkers?
- Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Local Government Finance (4 February 2013)
Graham Evans: What steps he is taking to encourage sensible savings by local authorities.
- Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government: Local Government Finance (4 February 2013)
Graham Evans: I thank my right hon. Friend for visiting God’s own county of Cheshire over the weekend. Will he share with the House what guidance his Department is giving to local authorities such as Cheshire West and Chester and Halton to help to identify wasteful spending?