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That this House is very concerned that from May 2013 its switchboard staff will be moved to Southampton; worries that the quality of service based on strong relationships and trust may be damaged by this; is dismayed that many longstanding staff may find themselves redundant if they do not move;...

Primary sponsor
Baroness Hoey (Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Date
11 July 2012
Reference
378
House
House of Commons

Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to make what might be my shortest speech for a long time, which might be a consolation to many people. A friend of mine called David Buxton, who stood to be a councillor, was the most profoundly deaf person ever...

Member
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
12 January 2012
Reference
538 c434-5
House
House of Commons

The right hon. Gentleman is a reformer within his party and has a good political tradition, and the newly elected Labour leader has a similar view on this issue. Will he therefore be very clear to the House that he supports, and the Labour party supports, a bicameral Parliament with...

Member
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
27 June 2011
Reference
530 c656
House
House of Commons

I would like to make a couple of comments entirely on my own behalf, not on behalf of my colleagues. I have sat through these debates for over 25 years. This House has never been served by Governments of any colour interfering in a process that we had already agreed...

Member
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
21 March 2011
Reference
525 c816-7
House
House of Commons

To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has plans to publish data on the real time energy consumption of the Commons estate online.

Asked by
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
House of Commons Commission
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
15 February 2011
Reference
39492; 523 c647W
House
House of Commons

To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the House of Commons Commission plans to participate in the 10:10 campaign to reduce its carbon emissions by 10% in one year; and if he will make a statement.

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Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
House of Commons Commission
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
29 November 2010
Reference
26759; 519 c585W
House
House of Commons

Will the right hon. Lady give way?

Member
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
6 September 2010
Reference
515 c56
House
House of Commons

That this House congratulates and thanks George Blaylock, Clive Burrows, Ken Jones and Clive Thomas who are all retiring from the post of doorkeeper in the House of Commons; notes that between them they have over 73 years' service to the House; and wishes to record the House's appreciation for...

Primary sponsor
Lord Beamish (Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Date
22 July 2010
Reference
596
House
House of Commons

May I help my hon. Friend, and colleagues on both sides of the House who were positive about the experiment last time, by saying that the feedback from the young people who participated, particularly some brilliant young women, and brilliant black young women, was that it had transformed their lives...

Member
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
20 July 2010
Reference
514 c292
House
House of Commons

I have no desire to encourage the hon. Gentleman to speak for a long time, but may I just ask him a question? I understand why backwoods Conservatives might have been against this before we tried it the first time, but given the success of what happened and the clearly...

Member
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
20 July 2010
Reference
514 c299
House
House of Commons

Does the Deputy Prime Minister not agree that, in addition to the three welcome modernising proposals, which give more power to the legislature over Government, more power to the voter and more power to individual MPs, who will have greater authority because a majority of their constituents will support them,...

Member
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Proceeding contributions
Date
5 July 2010
Reference
513 c39-40
House
House of Commons

That this House calls for the implementation of all of Sir Christopher Kelly's recommendations at the earliest possible opportunity, without amendment.

Primary sponsor
Roger Williams (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Early day motions
Date
3 November 2009
Reference
2216; 2216A1
House
House of Commons
I am grateful for that answer and to you, Mr. Speaker, for referring my request to you to the House of Commons Commission. Very practical things could be done immediately and make a significant difference—for example, turning off the annunciators, which were on throughout the recess, thus consuming energy, and ensuring that television screens go off at the end of the evening and are not on stand-by. We could save an enormous amount by immediate action. Will the hon. Gentleman please view that as urgent and something that can be delivered this year?
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Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
House of Commons Commission
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
15 October 2009
Reference
497 c436
House
House of Commons
If the House of Commons Commission will make it its policy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the House of Commons part of the parliamentary estate by 10 per cent. by 2010; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
House of Commons Commission
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
15 October 2009
Reference
497 c436; 293086
House
House of Commons

That this House notes the important contribution interns working for hon. Members make; further notes internships in Parliament offer young people a transformative insight into political life and an important gateway into politics; believes that people from all around the UK, and from diverse backgrounds should have an equal opportunity...

Primary sponsor
Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat)
Type
Early day motions
Date
17 June 2009
Reference
1692
House
House of Commons

That this House congratulates the Unite 1/427 branch on its quarter century of representing staff of hon. Members; and asks the House of Commons Commission to recognise the branch for the purposes of collective bargaining.

Primary sponsor
Tony Lloyd (Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Date
16 June 2009
Reference
1677
House
House of Commons
I am grateful for that more conciliatory response to the question than I have heard from the Minister before. Given that the Prime Minister is now clear that constitutional reform needs to go more quickly, and that the public seem clear that Parliament and the Government should be separate so that we can do our job in holding the Government to account, I hope that Ministers will now be positive about the business of Parliament—the House of Commons—being determined by Parliament, not by Government, and will be very supportive of this proposal.
Asked by
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Leader of the House of Commons
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Date
4 June 2009
Reference
493 c390
House
House of Commons
If she will bring forward proposals to establish a business committee to determine the House’s business; and if she will make a statement.
Asked by
Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)
Answering body
Leader of the House of Commons
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Date
4 June 2009
Reference
493 c389-90; 277954
House
House of Commons

That this House expresses concern and disappointment that the House of Commons catering grade staff are still waiting for their pay settlement from April 2008; notes the dedication and commitment of the House of Commons catering staff to delivering a first-class catering service in the House of Commons; believes it...

Primary sponsor
Lindsay Hoyle (Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Date
12 May 2009
Reference
1475
House
House of Commons

That this House recognises the invaluable contribution made by the House of Commons cleaners; notes that hon. Members depend on the vital services provided by these workers to ensure the smooth running of the House; expresses concern and disappointment that the House of Commons cleaners are receiving an hourly wage...

Primary sponsor
Lindsay Hoyle (Labour)
Type
Early day motions
Date
27 April 2009
Reference
1356
House
House of Commons