Motion made, and Question proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned.—(Mr. Ian Austin.)

I am delighted to have had this debate chosen today. It is important for those who work in the construction industry. [Interruption.] If the hecklers stopped heckling, perhaps we could get on...

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This debate is about Alan Irwin, who is one of my constituents. I am afraid that I shall read from notes because it is important that I get every aspect of this case into the debate. I shall...

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr. O'Hara. At a time when Westminster is under such scrutiny, it is good, as a Member of Parliament, to be able to focus on trying to get tens...