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HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonI think the Committee found on the evidence that Mr Johnson knowingly and deliberately intended to mislead the House. Because he was Prime Minister, Mr Johnson’s dishonesty, if…19 Jun 2023HANSARDTributes to Baroness BoothroydThat was an excellent tribute from the right hon. Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May). Perfectly put. This is, indeed, a sad but very proud moment as the House pays tribute to Betty…28 Feb 2023HANSARDArts Council England: FundingI congratulate the hon. Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Sir Robert Neill) on securing this debate. I back absolutely every word he said, and I join him in urging Arts Council…18 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice Conduct and David CarrickI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. I completely agree with the very strong questioning put by the shadow Home Secretary, and I also agree with what was said by the…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Performing Arts: English National OperaI am hoping that this speech is a sort of front, and that behind the scenes the Government recognise that the instruction they have given to the Arts Council is wrong, and that…05 Dec 2022HANSARD Performing Arts: English National OperaWill the Minister give way?05 Dec 2022HANSARD Performing Arts: English National OperaI thank the hon. Member for introducing this important Adjournment debate. I agree absolutely with the case he sets out in his speech for the Arts Council decision to be…05 Dec 2022HANSARDSupporting UK Artists and CultureI apologise for not giving you advance notice that I wanted to speak, Mr Hollobone. I thank the hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage) for securing the debate and I join…22 Nov 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenThank you, Mr Speaker. What an excellent speech from the right hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Boris Johnson), which I am sure will have resonated in every Member of…09 Sept 2022HANSARDSpeaker’s StatementThank you, Mr Speaker. On behalf of myself and my family, I warmly thank all hon. Members who have spoken today. I say to everyone from all the around the country who has sent us…02 Feb 2022HANSARDHuman Rights LegislationI thank the Justice Secretary for his statement. It sounds as if he has come to the House with many of the complaints that all his predecessors since the Conservatives have been…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillI rise to speak to amendments 96 to 100 and 102, which stand in my name and those of other hon. Members. They arise from the legislative scrutiny of the Bill by the Joint…07 Dec 2021HANSARDPrisons StrategyI thank the Minister for her statement. I recognise that she has a considerable track record in her previous ministerial roles of prioritising the interests and concerns of women,…07 Dec 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsI beg to move, That this House has considered enabling visa- and permit-free working for musicians in the EU. It is a great pleasure, Dr Huq, to see you in the Chair for this…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsWe need to take all the steps in the right direction that we can, and we look forward to hearing from the Minister. I thank the hon. Gentleman for his contribution to the debate…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. Time is not on our side. We all recognise this is an immensely skilled and professional industry that we should protect, and it should not…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right about that. Plans are being made, and if the Government do not move quickly some organisations will become unviable. Some musicians at the…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsI completely agree with the right hon. Gentleman’s point. We have to think of the impact of those coming into this country: we need them to be part of our music sector here. I…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsWe have heard incredibly compelling speeches. The Minister will have heard the real sense of frustration and that patience is running out, and I am sure she will take that to…18 Nov 2021HANSARDCommittee on Standards: Decision of the HouseWill the right hon. Gentleman explain why he is speaking in this debate rather than the Leader of the House, whose job it is to deal with the standards decision? Is this not…08 Nov 2021