Debate on bill on Friday, 24 February 2017, in the House of Commons, led by Gareth Johnson.

Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill

Report stage. New clause 1 (Offence of wearing awards with intent to deceive triable summarily), discussed with new clauses 2 to 9. At 2.30 pm, the debate was adjourned. Bill to be further considered on Friday 24 March.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 621 cc1340-1358
Session: 2016-17
Legislative stage: Report stage
Procedure: New clauses; Private members' bills proceedings
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill 2016-17. As amended in Committee.
Wednesday, 1 February 2017
Bills
House of Commons
Proceeding contributions: Philip Davies | 621 c1343 (Link to this contribution)
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.; John Bercow | 621 cc1343-5 (Link to this contribution)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following:
New clause 2—Wearing an award in ...; Philip Davies | 621 cc1345-7 (Link to this contribution)
As I said on Second Reading, I do not support the Bill. In fact, as I went through it with a view...; David Nuttall | 621 c1347 (Link to this contribution)
Does my hon. Friend think that this new clause would deal adequately with the points raised by th...; Philip Davies | 621 cc1347-8 (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend makes a pertinent point. I will come to that in a moment.
I know that it is ...; Christopher Chope | 621 c1348 (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend has obviously done a lot of work on defining what he means by a family member for ...; Philip Davies | 621 c1348 (Link to this contribution)
I took the basic definition of a family member from section 113 of the Housing Act 1985, although...; Christopher Chope | 621 c1349 (Link to this contribution)
In that case, I congratulate my hon. Friend on his innovative drafting.; Philip Davies | 621 c1349 (Link to this contribution)
From someone as esteemed as my hon. Friend, that is high praise indeed.
New clause 8 would ...; Christopher Chope | 621 c1349 (Link to this contribution)
Under the Fraud Act 2006 it is still an offence to make, or to attempt to make, a financial gain ...; Philip Davies | 621 c1349 (Link to this contribution)
I apologise to my hon. Friend for not being well enough prepared to answer his question, but I do...; David Nuttall | 621 c1349 (Link to this contribution)
Does my hon. Friend agree that new clause 9 strengthens the case for accepting new clause 8? New ...; Philip Davies | 621 cc1349-1350 (Link to this contribution)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. New clauses 8 and 9, in many respects, go together. If we had...; Stephen Doughty | 621 c1350 (Link to this contribution)
I listened closely to the hon. Gentleman as he set out his new clauses, but I wonder whether he a...; Philip Davies | 621 c1350 (Link to this contribution)
If the points had already been covered, my amendments and new clauses would not have been selecte...; James Cartlidge | 621 c1350 (Link to this contribution)
Is my hon. Friend suggesting that if someone goes around wearing a fake Victoria Cross, they shou...; Philip Davies | 621 c1350 (Link to this contribution)
The Bill does not say, “If someone goes around with a fake Victoria Cross”; it refers to
“s...; Christopher Chope | 621 c1351 (Link to this contribution)
The policy background to the Bill was set out in the explanatory notes, which state:
“Since...; Philip Davies | 621 c1351 (Link to this contribution)
I very much agree with my hon. Friend. The Bill goes over the top in making these things a crimin...; Gareth Johnson | 621 c1351 (Link to this contribution)
I have deliberately not intervened on my hon. Friend until now because it is quite clear that he ...; Philip Davies | 621 c1351 (Link to this contribution)
I am sorry that my hon. Friend takes that attitude. I have tabled some amendments that have been ...; James Cartlidge | 621 c1352 (Link to this contribution)
On a point of principle, does my hon. Friend think that people who deface war cemeteries should b...; Philip Davies | 621 c1352 (Link to this contribution)
As it happens, yes I do, but I think we are straying from the point. I do not want to test your p...; David Nuttall | 621 c1352 (Link to this contribution)
And domestic violence.; Philip Davies | 621 c1352 (Link to this contribution)
Indeed. People are desperate to get those people out of prison as quickly as possible, but at the...; Anna Turley | 621 c1352 (Link to this contribution)
I am pleased to hear that the hon. Gentleman takes prison and custodial sentences seriously. Will...; Philip Davies | 621 c1352 (Link to this contribution)
As it happens, I very much agree with the hon. Lady’s Bill, but it is seventh on the list, so she...; Natascha Engel | 621 c1353 (Link to this contribution)
Order. We are starting to stray quite a lot now. We are now not only not talking about the amendm...; Philip Davies | 621 c1353 (Link to this contribution)
I am trying to do that, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I keep getting distracted by Members wanting to...; Gareth Johnson | 621 c1353 (Link to this contribution)
Does my hon. Friend agree that it is very sad that, come this Remembrance Sunday, any individual ...; Philip Davies | 621 c1353 (Link to this contribution)
I thought that my hon. Friend was going to make a sensible point, rather than bandying about more...; Stephen Doughty | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
rose—; Philip Davies | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
No, I will not give way. The hon. Gentleman has not yet made any sensible contributions. He seems...; Stephen Doughty | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
rose—; Philip Davies | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
No, I will not give way to the hon. Gentleman.; Christopher Chope | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
rose—; Philip Davies | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
I will give way to my hon. Friend.; Christopher Chope | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
It is disappointing that anyone should wish to try to use emotional blackmail against my hon. Fri...; Philip Davies | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
I agree with my hon. Friend. Perhaps if the Bill had been drawn as narrowly as my hon. Friend the...; Stephen Doughty | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
Will the hon. Gentleman give way?; Philip Davies | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
No, I will not. I am going to crack on.; Stephen Doughty | 621 c1354 (Link to this contribution)
You’re scared.; Philip Davies | 621 cc1354-6 (Link to this contribution)
The idea that I am scared of the hon. Gentleman is bizarre, particularly given that he did not ev...; Gareth Johnson | 621 c1356 (Link to this contribution)
The main purpose behind the Bill is to protect veterans. It is intended to ensure that when anybo...; Stephen Doughty | 621 c1356 (Link to this contribution)
I just want to add my voice in support of the Bill. The hon. Member for Dartford (Gareth Johnson)...; Christopher Chope | 621 cc1356-8 (Link to this contribution)
I want to speak briefly to some of the amendments. It is sad that there is a falling-out among pe...
Subjects: Fraud Medals
Legislation: Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill 2016-17
Link: View this Parliamentary proceeding on hansard.parliament.uk

Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill

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