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HANSARD IranWhat can the Foreign Secretary share with the House about any changes in the laydown of Iranian forces or their proxies in countries such as Yemen, Lebanon and Iraq, which will…25 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)If the right hon. Gentleman is so concerned about democracy, why does he not vote for a general election this evening?09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)The Guardian , of which I am an avid reader, says that the Liberal Democrats are poised to back the revocation of article 50 entirely. Is that correct?09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)Will the Leader of the Opposition give way?09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)I thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way. On a point of clarification, he says how important the rule of law is, and I agree. How many paramilitary and terrorist…09 Sept 2019HANSARD HS2HS2 will be the most expensive railway ever built by mankind. Does the Secretary of State agree that there is a very significant opportunity cost and therefore to get bang for our…05 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillThe right hon. Gentleman talks about no deal. There are multiple sector deals. So does he not see those sector deals as being multiple deals in their own right?04 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionWill the hon. Lady give way?04 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionI have to say that I find this a surreal debate in a zombie Parliament. I have tried pinching myself to make sure that I am awake. I asked my right hon. Friend the Member for…04 Sept 2019HANSARDHong Kong16. I declare that this weekend I went to Hong Kong as a guest of a group of democracy activists to witness the overwhelmingly peaceful demonstrations. Does the Foreign Secretary…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)The crux of the debate tonight is whether we seek to bind and obstruct our Government in a critical period, as they seek options between the current withdrawal deal, which has…03 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome my hon. Friend to his new role. Ministers made a holding statement on the telecoms supply chain review this week, but Huawei and Chinese high tech were not part of that,…25 Jul 2019HANSARDTelecoms Supply Chain ReviewGiven that Huawei is to all intents part of the Chinese state, given that China has extensive history of intellectual property theft, data theft, cyber-attacks and the development…22 Jul 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: Adopted Local PlansIn relation to local plans and housing, Isle of Wight Council wants to set up a company to build council housing—I strongly support this—but says that it cannot access the…22 Jul 2019HANSARDPension InequalityEqualising the pension age has been very painful. We understand the reasons for it, but it is very painful for many of my constituents—females born in the 1950s. What has the…11 Jul 2019HANSARD Resignation of UK Ambassador to USAI understand that this is a fast-moving situation, but can the Minister give any further details on the inquiry? Has it begun or will it begin soon? If this was a hack and not a…11 Jul 2019HANSARDPension Inequality1. What steps the Government are taking to support women facing pension inequality.11 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI am most grateful to my right hon. Friend for giving way, and I congratulate him and others on tabling the amendment. There are two issues here for me. First, on the point of…09 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister update us on the sale or transfer to the Isle of Wight Council of Camp Hill prison? Is he aware of the importance of the site to the Island and to public housing…09 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Ambassador to USA: Leaked EmailsDoes the Minister agree that if the person leaking has signed a declaration on the Official Secrets Act, then the Act would appear to have been broken, and a breach of the law…08 Jul 2019