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HANSARDElections BillThe hon. Lady makes an extremely good point, which I will address specifically as I continue my speech. What is different now from 1967 is that, with two nations of the United…17 Jan 2022HANSARDElections BillI think the hon. Gentleman is confusing private rights and public rights. There are public health issues around the consumption of alcohol and the purchase of cigarettes. These…17 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsRepeatedly throughout the pandemic, the devolved Administrations have asked their people to do the right but often difficult thing, which, to their enormous credit, they have.…13 Jan 2022HANSARDBahraini Political PrisonersI put on record my thanks to the hon. Member for Worthing West (Sir Peter Bottomley), the right hon. Members for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn) and for Orkney and Shetland (Mr…13 Jan 2022HANSARDBahraini Political PrisonersAt no point did I say that the UK was getting money from Bahrain. The Government are trying to secure a trade deal with Bahrain and that is why they are turning a blind eye to the…13 Jan 2022HANSARDBahraini Political PrisonersI absolutely understand the right hon. Gentleman’s very close connection to Bahrain. Indeed, he has just returned from a trip to Bahrain, as was declared in the Register of…13 Jan 2022HANSARDBahraini Political PrisonersI think the Father of the House hits the nail squarely on the head, and I look forward to his contribution. I applied for the debate not just so that Members across the House…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI assume, therefore, that the answer is, “No, it will not strengthen that relationship.” Still on the illegal party in Downing Street during a strict national lockdown, when did…13 Jan 2022HANSARDBahraini Political PrisonersI beg to move, That this House has considered the ongoing detention of Bahraini political prisoners. First, I put on record my appreciation of the Backbench Business Committee for…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, the hon. Member for Corby (Tom Pursglove) steadfastly refused to confirm that the UK would remain in the European…14 Dec 2021HANSARDHuman Rights LegislationI thank the Secretary of State for prior sight of his statement, which says that these reforms are necessary to “curtail abuses of the human rights system”. This Government…14 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe former Justice Secretary, the right hon. and learned Member for South Swindon (Robert Buckland), warned that any attempt to alter the Human Rights Act would make the UK less…14 Dec 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords AppointmentsI admire the Minister’s ability to say that with a straight face. It is disappointing but not surprising that he appears to believe there is absolutely nothing wrong with the…25 Nov 2021HANSARDEnglish Channel Small Boats IncidentMay I add my voice to those who have sent their condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died in this unspeakable tragedy? Last night, I tuned into the BBC 10…25 Nov 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords AppointmentsAt last week’s Liaison Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Angus Brendan MacNeil) asked the Prime Minister if he would “stop sending big-value donors to…25 Nov 2021HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: 40th Anniversary of UN DeclarationIt is a pleasure to speak in this hugely important but sadly still all too relevant debate. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner (David…25 Nov 2021HANSARDRandox Covid ContractsI will come to the hon. Member in a moment.17 Nov 2021HANSARDRandox Covid ContractsThe difference, quite simply, is that we never fast-tracked our pals, we never operated a get- rich-quick scheme for our pals, and we did not stuff unelected second Chambers full…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Walter Smith OBE: Contribution to Scottish FootballI will in a moment; I will make some progress first. I am sure that the Chairman of Ways and Means, perhaps more than most, would understand me when I say that, unlike her good…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Walter Smith OBE: Contribution to Scottish FootballI thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for giving the House the opportunity to put on the record its appreciation of the contribution made by the late Walter Smith to Scottish football.…17 Nov 2021