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HANSARD Low-income Countries: Debt CancellationI respect the hon. Member’s point, but she did say that we should pay what we owe. All kinds of arguments can be put forward about what we owe, but it is a matter of opinion.…06 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government FinanceWill the Minister give way?05 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government FinanceWhat does the Minister say to residents of the London borough of Havering, who have had a very poor settlement over many decades under all Governments? We have one of the oldest…05 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government Financerose —05 Feb 2025HANSARDVisitor Levy12. Whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the economy in Wales.29 Jan 2025HANSARDVisitor LevyLike many of my constituents in Romford, I have always enjoyed visiting Wales. However, for many, this visitor levy will be a step too far; it is bound to deter tourism to the…29 Jan 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister should know that my Romford constituents are shocked, angry and dismayed by the suggestion by the Office for National Statistics that the population of this…29 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. With an ever-increasing prison population and monumental delays being experienced in the courts and throughout the justice system, what steps is the Secretary of State taking…28 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House please ask the Secretary of State for Transport to come urgently to the House and give a statement on the destruction of trees and vegetation along…16 Jan 2025HANSARDStrengthening NATOThe NATO alliance stands at the cornerstone of our defence and has been essential to the security of the free world. Given the importance of the Indo-Pacific security alliance,…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure the Leader of the House will be celebrating with the people of the Falkland Islands tomorrow as they gather for a public holiday to commemorate Margaret Thatcher Day.…09 Jan 2025HANSARDDraft Asian Development Bank (Thirteenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2024
Draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 2024I will conclude, Mr Vickers. Finally, what timeframe can the Minister outline as to how and when the work of the corporation will be reviewed? Will the review be published and…16 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Asian Development Bank (Thirteenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2024
Draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 2024Additionally, the Conservative Government made good advances both in spending power and in expertise, as well as leveraging our position to reform and improve the global aid…16 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Asian Development Bank (Thirteenth Replenishment of the Asian Development Fund) Order 2024
Draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Further Payments to Capital Stock) Order 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers, for what I think is the first time ever; I hope that there will be many more such occasions. I thank the Minister…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseDespite the valiant effort of Superintendent Simon Hutchison of Romford police, who does a superb job looking after my constituency, in the London borough of Havering we do not…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Pakistan: Freedom of ReligionI congratulate my friend the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this vital debate in the Chamber and on continuing the noble work of his predecessor, our former…28 Nov 2024HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceThe Government appear to be in a complete tailspin over whether they will release the costs that will fall to the British taxpayer as a result of the rushed deal to give away the…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillSurely the Secretary of State realises that banning things rarely works. When tobacco was banned in South Africa during the covid pandemic, 95% of the trade went underground.…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillOn that basis, would the hon. Gentleman also ban alcohol? Would he ban all types of unhealthy foods, or chocolate—where does it end?26 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Billrose —26 Nov 2024