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HANSARDCarrier Strike Group DeploymentAs the wife of a submariner, may I join others in sending my condolences to the families of the Indonesian submariners who have been lost in this tragic accident? For many years,…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillAnd in fact could make it worse. If we throw the ICC into that as well, potentially, we could have a much worse situation for personnel who are facing prosecution. On Lords…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillI congratulate the Minister for Defence People and Veterans. Many Members across the House are not only pleased by his elevation to the Front Bench, but relieved to see him there.…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman—yes, of course. We heard evidence directly from Major Robert Campbell in the Bill Committee, who has gone through 17 years of hell, of repeated…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Nuclear Test Veterans: Service MedalI commend the right hon. Gentleman for the work he has done over many years on behalf of the nuclear test veterans. One reason given for not giving these men a very well-deserved…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Nuclear Test Veterans: Service MedalIn 2012, David Cameron agreed to award medals—I cannot remember for which campaign; it may have been the Ebola campaign—so Prime Ministers can step in to let their feelings be…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Turing SchemeThe hon. Lady is making a powerful speech. I want to make two points. First, the Government have said that the scheme will be advantageous to disadvantaged students. Does she…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Turing SchemeOne of the questions that keeps coming up is how the Government will encourage those from more disadvantaged backgrounds to engage with the Turing scheme. It would be really…20 Apr 2021HANSARD UK Asylum System and Asylum Seekers’ Mental HealthI thank all Members who have taken the time to contribute to the debate. Some of the very personal testimonies that we have heard are important—people need to hear more of them. A…13 Apr 2021HANSARD UK Asylum System and Asylum Seekers’ Mental HealthI beg to move, That this House has considered the UK asylum system and asylum seekers’ mental health. There has been a long-overdue shift in the way in which we approach mental…13 Apr 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)The Minister is quite correct to say that a private school allowance or boarding school allowance is available across every rank, so we agree that that is factually correct. What…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)I just want to add a couple of comments. Both these new clauses seem to worry the Government, and we have to wonder why. I think many personnel will wonder, “Why would the…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)On a point of order, Mr Sunderland. Could you remind the Minister that the name of our party is the Scottish National party? He is using that other term deliberately and continues…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)Will the Minister give way?31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)On a point of order, Mr Sunderland. The Minister is now trying to rewrite the record. I was very careful in what I said and I pointed out to him that I agreed 100% with what he…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)I beg to move, that the clause be read a Second time. I hope the Committee will agree to the new clause, which would establish gender-neutral drafting in the Armed Forces Act…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)The Minister’s response is rather disappointing. Yes, this new clause does refer to just one part of the 2006 Act, but it was hoped that that would then permeate through all of…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)I want to say a few words in support of this new clause. Again, it should be really straightforward. I cannot see any reason why the Government would oppose it; it simply asks for…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)I do not think this is a Bill Committee to discuss the SNP’s manifesto, but we have been quite bit clear throughout that funding has to be found. If hon. Members want to discuss…31 Mar 2021