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HANSARDBritain in the WorldIndeed, that is the case. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I have seen that, when one visits certain missions abroad, there is a good policy understanding among our…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldDoes the right hon. Member agree that until there is a full inquiry into police brutality, we will not really know the answers? Should not we in this House, and those in many…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldFirst, I congratulate my right hon. Friend on the progress that she made earlier today. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we cannot just talk the talk? This is about matching…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldWill the Foreign Secretary give way?13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI will, indeed, given that a comparison across all Departments shows that the Foreign Office has been cut back at least as badly as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldThe right hon. Gentleman is making an excellent contribution on the BBC World Service. Does he agree that part of the current issue in Iran is the worrying pressure that BBC…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldDoes my hon. Friend agree that, in the area of science, it is terrible the way that the Home Office refuses visas all the time and sets back science and the progress we can make…13 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that there is a real risk here that once again the Home Office is making a pig’s ear of this whole thing?09 Jan 2020HANSARD Australian BushfiresI congratulate you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and direct my remarks to you in the Chair, because with these difficult long-term issues there is a real role for Parliaments. Greta…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMay I thank my hon. Friend for his speech and add to his list the anguish that many of my constituents are feeling—not just EU nationals, but those whose neighbours or family are…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWhile the Secretary of State is on his feet discussing this, could he set out the exact position for EU nationals, because those of us who have up to 42,000 living locally are…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWill the Secretary of State explain in clear language how he believes that will be played out at airports? Will there be several queues? Will there be one queue for everybody from…07 Jan 2020HANSARDProductivityMay I say how warm your words were, Mr Speaker, vis-à-vis the Australian Parliament and how well they will be received? With regard to productivity, what plans does the Chancellor…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, the tone of which is just right. May I press the wider question around scrutiny? We will shortly have no Exiting the European Union…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: SecurityMay I press on the Secretary of State the importance of our UK citizens and residents who are based in prisons? Those include my constituent in Evin Prison, who remains an…07 Jan 2020HANSARDConsular Support: UK Nationals OverseasMay I say how delighted I am to have a rugby league fanatic in the Chair, Mr Speaker? Can the Minister update me on my constituent Aras Amiri? What urgent action is being taken in…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Environment BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that leaving the European Union, or the risk of leaving it, puts many of these environmental protections at risk?28 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Last Saturday, Haringey Borough football club players experienced racist slurs, were spat upon, and experienced the most disgusting behaviour during a grassroots football…23 Oct 2019HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy and Animals (amendment Etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Can the shadow Minister confirm whether anybody from the original team is still in place?21 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Could you clarify whether it would be in order for the Leader of the House to apologise to Back-Bench Members who were expecting some…19 Oct 2019