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259 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenThe murder of Sarah Everard has truly shocked and saddened us all, and I join others in sending our heartfelt condolences to Sarah’s family and friends at this time. “She was…15 Mar 2021HANSARD International Women’s DayAs always, it is a pleasure to speak in the International Women’s Day debate. International Women’s Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on the contribution that women make,…11 Mar 2021HANSARDTouring Musicians: Reciprocal Visa-free TravelRadiohead have called this Government “spineless”. Whether it is Elton John, Ronan Keating or Brian Cox, there is a continuing all-star line-up of some of our biggest exports who…11 Feb 2021HANSARDTouring Musicians: Reciprocal Visa-free TravelWhat offer his Department (a) made to and (b) received from the EU on reciprocal visa-free travel for touring musicians during negotiations on the future relationship with the EU.11 Feb 2021HANSARDEngagementsYesterday, the Scottish Government announced that they would go further than the Prime Minister and introduce a comprehensive system of supervised quarantine for those entering…03 Feb 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Act 1998Last week in the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Lord Neuberger pointed out that the Human Rights Act plays an important role in ensuring that people have access to justice and…02 Feb 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Act 1998What plans he has to bring forward proposals to amend the Human Rights Act 1998.02 Feb 2021HANSARDEnd of Transition Period: National SecurityWhat recent assessment she has made of the potential effect of the end of the transition period on national security.14 Dec 2020HANSARDEnd of Transition Period: National SecurityThe deputy assistant commissioner of the Metropolitan police has pointed out that losing access to EU databases such as the Schengen information system will move the average time…14 Dec 2020HANSARDDefence Procurement and Supply ChainsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Charles. I congratulate the hon. Member for Birkenhead (Mick Whitley) on securing this important debate about defence…01 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Internal MarketWhat discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on legislative proposals for a UK internal market.09 Sept 2020HANSARDUK Internal MarketIn contrast to the Secretary of State’s power surge, the European single market’s principles, for example, are based on equality, co-operation and consent, with agreed standards…09 Sept 2020HANSARDIntegrated Review of PolicyIn relation to the review, I would like to understand what specific steps the Secretary of State is taking to establish an atrocity prevention strategy to avert further…08 Sept 2020HANSARDIntegrated Review of PolicyWhat recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) international development stakeholders on the progress of the integrated review of security, defence,…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCivil Service ReformWhat recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the Government’s plans to reform the civil service.16 Jul 2020HANSARDHuman Rights Act 1998: Discussions with Scottish GovernmentWhat recent discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on proposals to update the Human Rights Act 1998.14 Jul 2020HANSARDHuman Rights Act 1998: Discussions with Scottish GovernmentCan the Minister outline the relationship between the independent review of the Human Rights Act and the proposed constitution, democracy and rights commission, as well as the…14 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsHundreds of my constituents have been excluded from the furlough scheme or support for the self-employed owing to gaps in the legislation. Barriers to that support include…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Tackling DisinformationWhat steps the Government are taking to help tackle disinformation in the context of the covid-19 pandemic.06 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Tackling DisinformationIn many cases, disinformation about covid-19 can travel faster than the virus itself and pose just as great a risk to our security. Does the Minister agree with me and the…06 Jul 2020