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HANSARDUK-Taiwan Friendship and Co-operationI apologise for interrupting my hon. Friend when he is making such a good point, but does he agree that, very concerningly, some of the research, intelligence and information that…10 Feb 2022HANSARDUK-Taiwan Friendship and Co-operationEarlier, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee rightly raised Confucius Institutes. Members may not know that the country with the highest number of Confucius Institutes…10 Feb 2022HANSARDUK-Taiwan Friendship and Co-operationI beg to move, That this House notes the importance of the UK’s relationship with Taiwan; calls on the Government to continue to work towards the strengthening of the UK-Taiwan…10 Feb 2022HANSARDUK-Taiwan Friendship and Co-operationI thank the Minister for responding to the debate. Above all, I thank every Member who has taken the time to contribute to this important discussion. There is unity throughout the…10 Feb 2022HANSARD Levelling UpLeicestershire and Rutland councils were some of the worst funded in the entire country—until today. Thanks to the Secretary of State, Leicestershire is one of the nine counties…02 Feb 2022HANSARDRussia: SanctionsThe time for deterrence diplomacy is now. Over the last two weeks, from Kramatorsk to Donetsk, from Kyiv to Sarajevo and Mostar, civilians have been clear with me that they…31 Jan 2022HANSARDForeign Interference: Intelligence and SecurityThe actions of the Chinese Government towards Members of this House, and apparently now within this House, are unforgivable. Will my right hon. Friend meet me to discuss how,…17 Jan 2022HANSARD UkraineWhat is my right hon. Friend’s assessment of our Ukrainian allies’ resolve to not just repel but resist a further invasion, and what further capabilities are required to enhance…17 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs my right hon. Friend knows, despite my enormous respect for him, I voted against the introduction of covid passports before Christmas. I maintain my view that they are not…13 Jan 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe motto of England’s smallest county, Rutland, is “multum in parvo”—much in little—and never has that been more true than in the last two weeks, with the greatest Roman…12 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt more than 2,000 acres, the Manor Farm solar park proposed for Rutland, the smallest county in England, is eight times larger than the existing solar plant. Can the Minister…11 Jan 2022HANSARD A1: Peterborough to BlythI beg to move, That this House has considered the safety of the A1 between Peterborough and Blyth. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. The A1 is not fit…11 Jan 2022HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentThe thefts of catalytic converters across the country are seriously concerning. Does my hon. Friend agree that the Home Office and the Crown Prosecution Service need to treat this…16 Dec 2021HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI thank my right hon. and gallant Friend for the point he is making. Does he agree that one of the most important reasons why Republika Srpska cannot break away, and why we must…16 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is a fantastic early Christmas present that Melton and Leicestershire councils have come to an agreement on the Melton Mowbray…16 Dec 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseRural crime should be treated as serious organised crime. I am proud that Rutland and Melton is home to more than 400 farmers, but they are suffering from livestock theft,…16 Dec 2021HANSARDJoint Committee on the Draft Online Safety BillOne of my gravest concerns is about the way in which disinformation is being used as a weapons system by our adversaries, and particularly hostile states. How much did the…16 Dec 2021HANSARDA1: Peterborough to Blyth20. What plans he has to further develop the A1 from Peterborough to Blyth.16 Dec 2021HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentAs my right hon. Friend mentions what the Government could do, is he aware that Republika Srpska has raised £30 million on the London stock exchange to fund their debt since…16 Dec 2021HANSARDA1: Peterborough to BlythMerry Christmas, Mr Speaker! I thank my hon. Friend the Minister for recognising the importance of the A1, but it shuts down at least once a week in my Rutland and Melton…16 Dec 2021