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HANSARDStrengthening the UnionI thank my right hon. Friend for his answer. Figures released by the Scottish Government demonstrate that the cost to Scotland of leaving the United Kingdom and becoming…09 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal ObligationsThank you, Mr Speaker. I welcome the statements made by my right hon. Friend. Clearly, we hope that there will be a comprehensive free trade deal with our friends from the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDInternational TravelI agree completely with my right hon. Friend on the need for testing to improve and to increase. Given that in most international travel, someone arrives at the airport sometimes…07 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseClearly, it is vital that we start to build the homes that people need, in the right places. However, the release of the White Paper on planning has caused consternation about the…03 Sept 2020HANSARD Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full OpeningI would like to congratulate my right hon. Friend and his team on all their herculean efforts to get children back into schools, which is where they need to be. It is estimated…01 Sept 2020HANSARDRented Homes: End of Evictions Ban[Inaudible.] Sorry, Madam Deputy Speaker, can you hear me?22 Jul 2020HANSARDRented Homes: End of Evictions BanAh, you can. I thank the Minister for his answers thus far, but he will be aware of the dramatic increase in the number of people who have fallen into rent arrears during…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Windrush Lessons Learned ReviewMy right hon. Friend will be all too aware of the multicultural nature of my constituency: not a day goes by without somebody coming to my office—at the moment, virtually —with a…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus ResponseAs part of the reopening of pubs, cafés and restaurants, they are being encouraged to open in the open air. That has implications for people who do not smoke. I understand that…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have a statement from a Minister in the Department for Transport on the operation of local transport schemes? Harrow Council intends to close several roads, which will…16 Jul 2020HANSARDBritish Overseas Troops: Civil Liability ClaimsI thank the Minister for not only his answers, but his dedication to improving the lives of service personnel in our country. I am grateful that the Government are committed to…16 Jul 2020HANSARDSale of Arms: War in YemenThe humanitarian situation in Yemen is, of course, a proxy war between the Saudi Arabian-led coalition and the Iranians and their proxies, with the innocent civilians in the…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAccording to reports, an estimated 40 million people across the world are victims of modern slavery. In the UK we have first-rate legislation to combat modern slavery, but we have…09 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI warmly welcome the comments from the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary on offering support to the citizens of Hong Kong, but the existential threat from China still…02 Jul 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Autumn Opening[ In audible ] —across Harrow have continued to remain open so that children of key workers and those with special educational needs can continue their education, but there are…02 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker; what else would you put on for Transport questions? My right hon. Friend the Transport Secretary has already outlined the concerns about Transport for…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support and Accommodation for Asylum SeekersI thank the Minister for his answers thus far. Clearly, he is right to extol the virtues, which we in this country hold dear, of extending our hands and arms to those who are…29 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseReports suggest that more than 2.5 million children have not received any education or done any schoolwork since the middle of March. Clearly, those young people need to catch up,…25 Jun 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Court of Appeal JudgmentIf you knew the broadband experience in north London, Mr Speaker, you would know why I need to wear this headset. One advantage of the universal credit system is that it takes…25 Jun 2020HANSARDRestoration of Assembly PowersMy hon. Friend will know that this House has passed draconian laws that have been put on the people of Northern Ireland, particularly in relation to abortion. Can he confirm that…24 Jun 2020