Patrick Spencer

I rise in support of the Opposition motion. I rise to criticise this Government’s attitude towards employers, their disregard for the reality of life running a business, their nonsensical approach to

I could not agree more. We should do everything to create jobs. Surely the hon. Member is about to suggest that we cut taxes on businesses. That will create jobs.

It is good to see you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. I thank the Minister for a very spirited effort. I appreciate that I had not sent him my speech in advance, so many of the issues I brought up were new to h

I have a sense of déjà vu. I feel I have said this to the hon. Member before, but it is incumbent on me to remind him that his party is now in government, with a Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer. La

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his comment; either he has read my speech or, as usual, he is far ahead of the curve, because I will get on to talk about the Dragon Patcher and the JCB Pothole Pro late

I beg to move, That this House has considered potholes and road maintenance in Suffolk. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker, and I thank everybody for staying a little bit later