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HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateMr Speaker, with respect to you and the Chair, I withdraw the remarks I made.19 Apr 2022HANSARDInnovation, Growth and Regulatory ReformThe Financial Times has reported that the checks on food imports that were due to be introduced in July will be delayed yet again. In the middle of a Tory cost of living crisis…31 Mar 2022HANSARDInnovation, Growth and Regulatory ReformI will attempt to pick the bones out of that one when I read Hansard. Hearing of Brexit opportunities reminds me of that classic comedy, “Abbott and Costello in the Foreign…31 Mar 2022HANSARDRape as a Weapon of War in UkraineEarlier this week I met Amnesty International, which is working on the ground in Ukraine and has growing concerns about the use of sexual violence against women and girls. Will…31 Mar 2022HANSARD Ukraine Refugee VisasThe Minister should recognise that the visa requirement is the root of the problem. Like most Members, I have been contacted by constituents who are desperate to help. They have…31 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevThe hon. Member is absolutely right. This is about why the Prime Minister chose to ignore the advice of the security services, but there is also a hugely important back story…29 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevWith the greatest respect, we most certainly are not. If this Government are so scared of shining a light that has to be shone, at this of all times, there will be accusations of…29 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevPerhaps the Minister could reply for himself. I have no idea why he would double down on those ridiculous arguments. My right hon. Friend is right that this is not about an…29 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevI shall heed the warning about moderation and good temper, which I am sure my SNP colleagues would say is in my DNA and runs through me like the writing in a stock of rock. Should…29 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevThe Skripal poisonings fit into this debate beautifully, because the fact is that an off-the-record meeting was held between the Prime Minister and Mr Lebedev within 48 hours, at…29 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevThat is right. A theme appears to be emerging on this side of the House. All we want to do is see what was there. All we want is to be reassured that the advice of the security…29 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022Will the Minister give way on that point?28 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022I had not intended to speak; however, I hoped to intervene on the Minister, but she moved on elsewhere, so I have a couple of thoughts. Many of us—in fact, all of us—on the…28 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022That is an excellent idea. I do not see why the Government would look to penalise this tiny number—a minuscule group, as the Minister said—once again. One might have hoped, having…28 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022The hon. Lady is absolutely correct. At the very least, that group of women are owed by the Government. It is a basic courtesy to notify them of what is about to happen to them. I…28 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022rose —28 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022Can I just ask a couple of questions? Has a calculation been done on how much will be raised in the year from these 1,000 women, set against a calculation of how much it will cost…28 Mar 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillTo clarify the Minister’s point, is he saying that the opposition to Lords amendment 12 is on an administrative rather than a humanitarian basis? He seems to suggest that there…22 Mar 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillI rise to speak in support of Lords amendment 12, put forward by Lord Alton of Liverpool, who for decades has been the conscience of this place in dealing with matters of…22 Mar 2022HANSARDExecutions in Saudi ArabiaThe Greek writer Aesop once said that a man is known by the company he keeps. That applies equally to states. This week, while the Prime Minister’s former friends in Moscow were…14 Mar 2022