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HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?17 Jan 2024HANSARD Long-term Plan for HousingI think overall that this is a very good plan and very well delivered by the Minister. I welcome in particular the remarks on character, on beauty, on the importance of…19 Dec 2023HANSARD UkraineI congratulate the Government on their global leadership, which we all recognise, but a couple of matters concern me. First, the importance of supplying basic kit has been…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillI thank the Secretary of State for chatting to me earlier. The export of live animals somewhat suggests travel by sea and, because we do not have an abattoir on the Isle of Wight,…18 Dec 2023HANSARDTrial of Jimmy LaiGiven everything that is happening in China, including this pitiful show trial, is it not now time that the Government of this country developed a proper, coherent…18 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael-Hamas War: DiplomacyThe despicable actions of Hamas and Iran are responsible for this conflict, but proportionality is important in the rules of war, as my right hon. Friend knows. Can he explain…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Housing in Tourist DestinationsAs ever, my hon. Friend is making an incredibly eloquent speech, with some important points about balance. One of the things that I hope the Minister will talk about is the need…28 Nov 2023HANSARD Isle of Wight Local Government FinanceMy hon. Friend will be delighted to know that the invitation to visit the Isle of Wight is in his private office as we speak. Tennyson used to invite people in poetry, but I am…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Isle of Wight Local Government FinanceI completely accept the argument about isolation in a rural area, be it Dorset or Cumbria—a large part of the Isle of Wight qualifies as a rural area, too—but there is a specific…23 Nov 2023HANSARD Isle of Wight Local Government FinanceIt is good to see you in the Chair again, Mr Deputy Speaker. Islanders sometimes ask me what the purpose of these debates is, and the answer is simple: they are occasions for me,…23 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI am delighted that the Isle of Wight’s bid has been accepted, and I am grateful to the Minister for pushing it through. Our cycle group—CYCLEWight—has raised with me the…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationThe Home Secretary will agree that the control of our borders is a defining issue for millions of people, so when the Prime Minister says that “if necessary I am prepared to…15 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesFirst, I thank the FCDO for helping to rescue a group of Isle of Wight pilgrims who were caught in the Holy Land at the beginning of this dreadful conflict. Secondly—it is a…14 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesYes.14 Nov 2023HANSARDMaths Standards: Primary EducationOkay. I am sorry, Sir. Thank you. Will the Minister work with me to ensure that the Isle of Wight Council acts to fulfil its legal obligations? At present it is letting down…23 Oct 2023HANSARDMaths Standards: Primary EducationWill you allow me to raise this subject during topical questions instead, Mr Speaker?23 Oct 2023HANSARDMaths Standards: Primary EducationThe hon. Member for Ealing, Southall (Mr Sharma) and the Minister are both right to stress the importance of maths, but what is vital to all good teaching is proper school place…23 Oct 2023HANSARD UkraineMy right hon. Friend makes a valuable point about demining, but demining could be put in place now, and it is important now, because even areas that are retaken still have…11 Sept 2023HANSARD UkraineMy right hon. Friend is making a great speech, and I apologise for interrupting again and thank him for taking the intervention. Apologies if I have missed it, but when it comes…11 Sept 2023HANSARD UkraineApologies for my absence earlier, Madam Deputy Speaker, and thank you for your understanding. Like others here, I spent roughly a week in Ukraine last week, with two and a half…11 Sept 2023