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HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (First sitting)Q Secondly, I wondered how the proposal might compare to regimes that are already in place in comparable countries—for example, our Five Eyes partners. Charles Parton : I have not…24 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (First sitting)Q It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. Good morning, Mr Parton. The Bill obviously aims to protect national security while promoting investment in the…24 Nov 2020HANSARDNational Security and Investment Bill (First sitting)Thank you.24 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and especially to follow the brilliant, eloquent speeches that we have heard so far this afternoon. Over the years, I have been…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillWell said!10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillIt is a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Heywood and Middleton (Chris Clarkson) and his passionate defence of the Government position and opposition to the…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies Billrose —10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to say that not returning a form that has been sent to someone is an offence that they can be fined for. However, it is not an offence not…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillDoes my right hon. Friend agree that although we want to encourage mass participation in the democratic process among the young, old and everybody in between, it is an inherent…10 Nov 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillI thank my hon. Friend—and he is a friend. Does he not agree that what we are trying to achieve is ensuring that each vote in this country is, as far as possible, equal to the…10 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend is aware that we cannot get to net zero without the technologies being developed in the oil and gas sector, on which thousands of my constituents rely for…10 Nov 2020HANSARDEconomy UpdateIn contrast to some of the churlish comments from colleagues north of the border, I thank my right hon. Friend for listening and acting and demonstrating yet again, as the…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure my right hon. Friend will be fully aware of the parlous state of the UK inbound tourist industry, which is losing circa £557 million a week due to the drop in…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillWill the hon. Lady give way?04 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19It is an absolute pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sara Britcliffe), who made an excellent speech. I have risen before to express my support for the…02 Nov 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. [ Interruption. ] Ah, the hon. Member for Erith and Thamesmead (Abena Oppong-Asare) has returned to the Chamber; I congratulate her on…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthAbsolutely. There are people in the independence movement and the Unionist movement who would say exactly the same thing: we need to have an honest and robust debate about our…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillI think my hon. Friend might be misleading the House, albeit inadvertently. I simply cannot believe that she grew up in a time with only black-and-white television.16 Oct 2020HANSARD Prisons (Substance Testing) BillI apologise for the delay in getting to my feet, Mr Deputy Speaker—I was distracted by looking at the call list. It is an honour to be called earlier than expected in this debate,…16 Oct 2020HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic speech. She is raising issues around social media. Does she not agree that there are also concerns over broadcasters and that they, too, have…16 Oct 2020