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HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance TargetThe hon. Gentleman is making a passionate and compelling speech in favour of overseas development. Does he agree that we are much better able to have the kind of impact…13 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOn the issue of factual disputes, is it not also right to take into account the fact that in Scotland 55% of people voted for parties that are Unionist and want Scotland to remain…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend, who is making an excellent and impassioned speech. Does he agree that as part of creating a better agriculture policy, we can include restoring,…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Billrose —09 Jan 2020HANSARDUK Special Forces: Iraq and Afghanistanrose —07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt is incredibly important that we take every opportunity to reassure EU nationals who, as the hon. Member rightly says, are so valued in our country. In those circumstances, did…07 Jan 2020HANSARD Debate on the AddressI rise in support of the Gracious Speech. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Airdrie and Shotts (Neil Gray). I did not agree with a great deal of what he had to say,…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressI worry that the hon. Gentleman never seems ready to listen to what the Scottish people have said. In 2014, Scottish people said they wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom,…19 Dec 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSome no doubt voted against the programme motion for the WAB because they will never vote for it in 1 million years, but others voted against it because they had concerns—not…28 Oct 2019HANSARDEU Settlement Scheme11. What support she is providing to EU citizens applying to the EU settlement scheme.28 Oct 2019HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI am delighted that the settlement scheme is progressing at pace, with 2 million or so people signing up. However, some individuals in my constituency really benefit from…28 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health ServiceGloucestershire health managers, supported by around £50 million of public money, are in the process of reconfiguring hospital services in Gloucestershire. In the light of…23 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexTRiM—trauma risk management—is a protocol adopted by Gloucestershire police to provide swift support to police officers who have witnessed deeply traumatic episodes. Will my right…23 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillBut should the right hon. Gentleman not also weigh in the balance the fact that a widget maker in Northern Ireland would not only have access over the border into the Republic,…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsThis is at least the seventh opportunity the House has had to avoid a harmful no deal. There were three occasions relating to the former Prime Minister’s deal; there was the…19 Oct 2019HANSARD Online Pornography: Age VerificationThe Government’s approach seems to be, “Give us more time and we can produce a better system”, so, as parents, when can we be satisfied that there will be a system in place that…17 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesDoes my right hon. Friend agree that it appears the Labour party has not learned any lessons at all? They have a plan to spend over £150 billion on renationalisation, which would…16 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesThat is absolutely right because the Government did put education front and centre, and it was rather telling that the hon. Lady did not quote from the Queen’s Speech. I must also…16 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran), but I cannot agree with what she had to say. Indeed, when I look at the positive measures in…16 Oct 2019