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HANSARDDefence SpendingThe hon. Gentleman shakes his head violently. I have talked about the CASD repeatedly in the House since I was elected in 2015. It strikes me as bizarre that the long-term nature…16 Jul 2019HANSARDDefence SpendingI completely agree. Both I and the hon. Gentleman have pushed that campaign. I would not dare to suggest that I want another general election in a hurry, but we attempted to put…16 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend is a brave man to let us all loose like that. He will be aware that the Royal Navy has done incredible work in the past couple of days to protect our British…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.11 Jul 2019HANSARDVeterans: Universal CreditWill the Secretary of State meet me to discuss further how we can create the position of an armed forces covenant ombudsman, who would be an advocate for those who, like the…08 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionIn Cumbria, the first forestry investment zone, or FIZ, is a small test of that, but what else are the Government doing to encourage such activity? As I said, the challenge for…03 Jul 2019HANSARDRed Squirrels: Potential ExtinctionI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Copeland (Trudy Harrison) on securing this important debate. I declare an interest: my family own and manage woodland in…03 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsDoes the Prime Minister agree that the news of the fire and tragic loss of life aboard the Russian nuclear submarine Losharik while it was working on the sea bed in the high north…03 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q But in terms of that direction and that messaging, if you are no longer the applicant, although you are the one applying, that changes the whole sense of who is fighting for…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q To pick up on something that you said, Mr Hodson, the reality is that the language of applicant and respondent is important because it gives control to the person—I am thinking…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you very much for coming in to help us progress this Bill. What are your views of the Bill? Are there any improvements we should be making, or is it a pretty good attempt…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q Do you think we will see an increase in applications in this cohort of families, if the process is easier? Professor Trinder: I dispute the concept that it would be easier. I…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q Does this Bill improve things for those who have been living in an environment of domestic abuse? Professor Trinder: Hugely, I would say. At the moment, probably about 20,000…02 Jul 2019HANSARDCombat Air StrategyIt is a pleasure to speak in this important debate after my great friend the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Ruth Smeeth), and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayOne of the challenges we have with the covenant and Government Departments is to see in a practical way the well meant and written covenant pledges. An issue being raised with me…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Puffin HabitatsI beg to move, That this House has considered puffin habitats. It is a pleasure and an honour to be able to discuss the wonderful puffin here in Parliament. I have been trying to…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Puffin HabitatsI thank the Minister for his comprehensive and detailed response to today’s debate. I look forward to the challenge of long-term rebalancing, through which we will have the…26 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Will the Secretary of State update the House on what he and his Department are doing to ensure that every council is meeting its commitment to and obligations under the armed…17 Jun 2019HANSARD Whorlton HallI thank the Minister for her robust efforts to get to grips with the matter. I have heard from my constituents overnight that they have no confidence in the CQC if it thought it…23 May 2019HANSARDImmunity for SoldiersI have a constituent who served on many tours under Operation Banner. He highlighted to me one line of the Government response, which the hon. Gentleman mentioned: “We do not…20 May 2019