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HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI join my right hon. Friend in welcoming today’s legislation. BDS activists who bully councils into adopting these measures are also bullying the UK’s advertising industry. For…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Nottingham IncidentAs a proud Nottinghamian, I have to say that it has been a very difficult couple of days for us all, particularly for those who represent people in the areas affected. Will the…14 Jun 2023HANSARD Teesworks: Accountability and ScrutinyI thank the hon. Lady for giving way and for being so generous with her time. Some of the claims she makes are quite serious and in this House we always want to act in the spirit…07 Jun 2023HANSARDIranI beg to move, That this House has considered Government policy on Iran. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts, as always. I refer the House to my entry in…07 Jun 2023HANSARDIranI thank my right hon. Friend for his point. He has hit the nail on the head. There are knock-on effects as Iran’s missiles have the potential to interfere in other conflicts, and…07 Jun 2023HANSARDIranMy hon. Friend is right. We must do everything we can, in Iran or elsewhere, to protect religious minorities and everyday citizens against appalling abuses. She gives a fine…07 Jun 2023HANSARDIranMy hon. Friend is completely right. That is something that people in this and many other countries would be horrified by. The community has suffered for many years and Iran in…07 Jun 2023HANSARDIranI absolutely join my hon. Friend in that call. Regardless of people’s views on the death penalty, everyone should have a free and fair trial and no civilised country can accept a…07 Jun 2023HANSARDIranIt has been a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. It would be remiss of me not to congratulate Sheffield Wednesday on their promotion.07 Jun 2023HANSARDIranThank you, Mr Betts; that is much appreciated. I thank the Minister for the update on what the Government are doing to address many of the concerns raised today, and I thank all…07 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ13. Bassetlaw has benefited from the multi-billion-pound spherical tokamak for energy production fusion project and £20 million in levelling-up money for Worksop town centre, and…24 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI was going to speak about amendment 15. I am sure that, as usually happens, we will see social media graphics saying that all Conservative Members are trying to trash the…24 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Billrose —24 May 2023HANSARDBuses: FundingI thank the Minister for his excellent and overwhelmingly positive statement, which will be welcomed by many, in contrast with Opposition Members’ doom, gloom and what appears to…17 May 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour Action PlanI commend the Home Secretary’s plan, particularly the part where the people committing these acts will have to clean up their mess within 48 hours. My constituents in Bassetlaw…27 Mar 2023HANSARDLifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you. Ellen? Ellen Thinnesen: You may be aware that colleges currently submit their data via something called the ILR—the individualised learner record—which is a piece of…21 Mar 2023HANSARDLifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill (First sitting)Q Good morning, everyone. One thing that might be introduced as part of this new credit-based method is the move away from the academic year to the course year. A number of…21 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationYes, of course, and Gainsborough is a very important town to us locally. It fits within our local economy, and I am sure this project will benefit my right hon. Friend’s town as…20 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI expected to spend longer talking about corporation tax following this Budget, but I will not talk much about that today. When we look at the rates elsewhere, we would all like…20 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI will continue the trend of highlights without commentary. Of the 45,000 people who crossed the channel illegally in 2022, we know that 27% were Albanian and 74% were males under…13 Mar 2023