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As is often the case in these debates, one prepares a long speech, only to be told to hurry up and only speak for a couple of minutes—hon.

It would be helpful if the Minister confirmed that, as of this Bill passing, when people see a service charge on a bill, they can say that i

The hon. Lady is right to congratulate the previous Labour Government on introducing the national minimum wage.

As is often the case on days such as this, one prepares an extensive speech only to then be given guidance that one should be brief.

Sadly, the Minister has never bought me a free lunch, but that is no disparagement of his character.

Was that old or new money?

I am intrigued by my hon. Friend’s use of the word “generous.” In percentage terms, what does he consider to be a generous tip?

The Minister has just alerted me to a question, although I do not expect him to have the answer to it right now: there may be a change of em

This is a good measure proposed by a good and thoughtful Member of Parliament, with whom I have worked in the past on other topics.

It is commonplace to congratulate Members for the passage of their Bill, but the hon.