Contingencies Fund (No. 2) Bill

Before I call Andrew Jones, I want to point out that although what we are dealing with is very im...

I will, of course, follow your advice as scrupulously as ever, Mr Deputy Speaker.

This Bill...

I spoke to the hon. Gentleman beforehand. Although I understand that this is specifically about c...

The hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. There is no doubt at all that we have seen some healt...

This is a short but important Bill. Last year’s measures in the Contingencies Fund Act 2020 were ...

I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I also take note of ...

It is correct that a contingencies fund Bill is vital when the Government need to react, especial...

Order. I have to correct my hon. Friend—I will put it that way. Please do not refer to current se...

My apologies, Mr Deputy Speaker.

The Prime Minister recently promised to take care of the n...

I welcome the Opposition’s interest in this motion. It is incredibly important. I particularly we...

Accounts mean accountability. Every set of accounts needs contingency lines—sometimes quite annoy...

The Government’s test and trace scheme, outsourced to companies such as Serco, has been one of th...

May I use this opportunity to personally thank the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, who has m...

With the leave of the House, I would like to respond briefly to the debate and pick up on some of...

I will not detain the House for long. By leave of the House, let me just say a couple of words. I...