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HANSARDEngagementsLet me point to sections 106 and 107 of that Bill, which Labour voted down, which would have stopped the early release of rapists at the halfway point of their sentences. What…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsI am afraid I am not aware of the contract to which the right hon. Gentleman refers, but what I can tell him is that I think that the Union, and the benefits of the Union, have…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsI cannot think of a better use of public funds than making sure that the whole of the UK fights the covid pandemic together, and that is what we are doing. Thanks to the UK…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsI have fond memories of visiting my hon. Friend’s constituency and using an electric taxi. They thought that was impossible 15 years ago, but we got it done and we will make sure…23 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsAs I raise continuously with friends and partners around the world, we remain committed, as do our friends in the EU and in Washington, to a two-state solution for the middle east.16 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsMy right hon. Friend is completely right. It was the EU that shocked people in Northern Ireland by invoking article 16 of the protocol in January and trying to put a barrier on…16 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsYes. NATO has protected the world, and particularly the European continent, for 72 years, and it was clear from the conversation around the table that it will continue to do so…16 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsI will repeat the point I have made to many Opposition Members. This is an opportunity for UK farming and indeed for Welsh farmers. The right hon. Lady speaks with apprehension…16 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsThe problem at the moment is the application of the protocol. The protocol makes it very clear that there should be no distortions of trade and that the Good Friday peace process,…16 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsOn the Uyghurs in China, no concrete measures were discussed at NATO, but as I said in my answer to my right hon. Friend the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain…16 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsYes indeed. I thank my right hon. Friend. These are crucial times, and it was great to see the summit accomplishing so much, so fast.16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsI am very happy to look at it.16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsI thank my hon. Friend for raising the excellent work of Hamble lifeboat. In April last year, my right hon Friend the Chancellor put forward another £750 million in support of…16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsWe have invested massively in removing cladding from high-rise blocks, and we will continue to do so. I know the structure in question and I do believe that Ballymore, the company…16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsIt is absolutely true that as we open up our economy there are more vacancies, which is great. We also have large numbers of young people in this country who need jobs and large…16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsYes, of course. I can give assurances on both counts. I can say that unless we see progress on the implementation of the protocol, which I think is currently totally…16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsWe are proud of the support we have given to businesses up and down the country. The whole point about the cautious approach we are taking is to continue support with furlough,…16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe right hon. and learned Gentleman does not even know what the delta variant is. We have the toughest border measures anywhere in the world, and we will continue. We have 50…16 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsAcademic and scientific freedom are an invaluable part of our country, and I note that my scientific colleagues would echo my sentiment that we need to learn to live with covid.16 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsThe situation in north-western Iraq is extremely complex. We must accept that the Kurdish fighters have done an extraordinary job against ISIS and against the forces of Bashar…16 Jun 2021