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HANSARDBritain in the WorldMy right hon. Friend interjected at just the right point, because I was about to talk about the importance of trade and co-operation with all of Her Majesty’s realms, of which…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldMr Deputy Speaker, it is wonderful to see you back in the Chair. We are all thrilled to have you back in your rightful position. I would like to commend all those who have made…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI am proud to serve under my hon. Friend’s chairmanship of the Foreign Affairs Committee, on which I have served for the last 10 years. He would not want to end his remarks…13 Jan 2020HANSARDDigital Technology: New Congregations12. What assessment the Church of England has made of the effectiveness of the use of digital technologies to reach new congregations.31 Oct 2019HANSARDDigital Technology: New CongregationsI thank my right hon. Friend for her answer and for the incredible job she has done as the Second Church Estates Commissioner. She has been truly amazing and a great friend to…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerMr Speaker, it is a pleasure to pay tribute to you today. I have known you for the best part of 30 years, and I echo everything that has been said in the Chamber today. I will not…31 Oct 2019HANSARDSeven-day-a-week NHS ServicesI thank the Minister for her reply, but I am increasingly concerned that my constituents in Romford often have to wait three weeks or even longer for routine appointments with…29 Oct 2019HANSARDSeven-day-a-week NHS Services13. What progress his Department has made on providing NHS services seven days a week.29 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Minister will be aware that transport affects the whole Greater London area, but beyond that, is it not time that this was reviewed so that places such as Essex, Kent,…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTransport Infrastructure: London RegionI thank the Minister for his response, but has he looked into the possibility of expanding his investment programme to the Gallows Corner area of my constituency—a major hub from…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTransport Infrastructure: London Region10. What plans his Department has to construct new transport infra- structure to serve growing towns on the outskirts of London.24 Oct 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryI am sorry to have to inform Members that there will now have to be a time limit. Five Members wish to speak, so unfortunately the time limit will be around four minutes.02 Jul 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillI wholeheartedly endorse the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton Deane (Rebecca Pow). Can the Minister tell the House how we will define “wild animal”? That is…07 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillEveryone in the Chamber is completely committed to the welfare of animals, including me, but will my hon. Friend think about what he is saying? If he is saying that an animal does…07 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillWould the hon. Gentleman clarify something? Does he feel that the legislation should be extended to performing animals—animals in adverts or films? Where would he extend it to? At…07 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillI wish to clarify something for the benefit of the whole House and everyone outside who works with animals, including performing animals. The Minister mentioned Santa’s grotto,…07 May 2019HANSARD Future International Trade OpportunitiesI call Faisal Rashid. However, I ask the hon. Gentleman to keep his remarks fairly short as we are running out of time for the winding-up speeches.01 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I congratulate the Government on the GREAT campaign but, in this week of St George’s Day, as we celebrate all things English, will the Secretary of State confirm that we are…25 Apr 2019HANSARDHomelessness: Former Armed Services Personnel16. What steps the Government are taking to reduce the number of former armed services personnel who are homeless.08 Apr 2019HANSARD LibyaWhatever the result of the power struggle in Libya, the priority of our Government will still be to work towards compensation for the victims of Semtex supplied by Libya to the…08 Apr 2019