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HANSARD Persecution of ChristiansI specifically asked about the case of Huma Younus, who has been kidnapped, forced to convert to Islam and forced to marry a much older man, and whose parents are desperately…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Persecution of ChristiansObviously I agree. We have argued in favour of that on many occasions. Perhaps it is time that, rather than just talking about Open Doors once a year, the UK practised literally…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Persecution of ChristiansIt is a pleasure to speak in this hugely important debate. Although not too many Members are present, I know that there are many others who, if not here in person, are certainly…06 Feb 2020HANSARDBBC Licence FeeI fear that if we look beyond the headline about the decriminalisation of non-payment, we see yet another attack from the Government Benches, led by the hon. Member for Shipley…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Lobby and Media Briefings: Journalists' AccessClearly, the Minister cannot defend what has happened and therefore she is providing a masterclass in whataboutery. Yesterday, Downing Street announced that there was a new show…04 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. It is six months to the day since the Government announced that the limits on charity lotteries would be raised, but to the frustration of charities and good causes, nothing…16 Jan 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Margaret Thatcher— Hurrah! Order. Thank you, Mr Speaker. Margaret Thatcher, John Major and the right hon. Gentleman’s immediate predecessor all accepted that the Union of the…08 Jan 2020HANSARD Child Poverty in ScotlandHad the hon. Gentleman wished to make a speech of that length, he would have turned up in time and perhaps brought one or two of his Scottish Conservative colleagues with him. As…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Child Poverty in ScotlandI will take your guidance, Sir David. Given that the hon. Gentleman turned up 21 minutes late and missed the opening speeches, am I allowed to take an intervention?30 Oct 2019HANSARD Child Poverty in ScotlandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I congratulate the hon. Member for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill (Hugh Gaffney) on securing this important…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Child Poverty in ScotlandI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention and will touch on that in a moment. There can be no doubt that, as we have heard this afternoon, one of the main drivers of child…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Child Poverty in ScotlandFollowing your guidance, Sir David, I give way.30 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning). Indeed, there have been many good contributions this afternoon, and I particularly want to…23 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ3. In a dispute, diametrically opposed outcomes cannot be equally beneficial for both sides. If the Prime Minister’s great deal is so good for Northern Ireland’s seafood…23 Oct 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker, of which I gave Mr Speaker notice earlier today. During an urgent question on 7 October, on US tariffs being imposed on single malt…23 Oct 2019HANSARDScotch Whisky TariffsIn the days following this announcement, the Government were asleep at the wheel. We now have only 12 hours before this tariff is implemented. What action will the Secretary of…17 Oct 2019HANSARDScotch Whisky Tariffs3. What recent discussions she has had with her US and EU counterparts on the imposition of tariffs on Scotch whisky. [R]17 Oct 2019HANSARDTurkish Incursion into Northern SyriaOver the years, the Kurds have been our most important allies in the fight against Daesh. Today I fear that we are complicit in their betrayal, abandoning them to their fate at…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Imprisonment of Catalan LeadersI and many others are dismayed at the complacency that the Minister has shown at the jailing of elected politicians for up to 13 years for simply organising a referendum. If this…15 Oct 2019HANSARDUS Tariffs: Scotch WhiskySince Thursday?07 Oct 2019