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HANSARDFootball and DementiaI thank my good friend for giving way. I had actually forgotten that England won the World cup in 1966; it is not something we hear often. The hon. Gentleman has been dealing with…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dame Caroline. In considering this clause, we will continue some of the debates we had on clause 4 on Tuesday. We have heard many similar…14 Sept 2023HANSARDFootball and DementiaWill the hon. Gentleman give way?14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)May I first thank you, Dame Caroline, and Sir George for chairing these sittings? I also commend all Members. There has been much debate around the Bill, and many of us have…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)I would not usually try to intervene again, Dame Caroline, especially when I am trying to get to another debate, but I thank Government Members for raising this issue. I have had…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. One definition of a human being is that they learn from their mistakes. To do so, they must review their actions against a…14 Sept 2023HANSARDFootball and DementiaThat is a very helpful response from the Minister and we would certainly welcome that. Could he perhaps facilitate some discussion with the IIAC and hon. Members who might be…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)I have listened carefully to the Minister. If I understood her correctly, she said that the Bill does not change Foreign Office policy. Many Opposition Members believe that some…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)We wish to test the will of the Committee on the matter. I ask Members to support our amendments. Question put, That the amendment be made.14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 25, in clause 7, page 5, line 8, leave out “, or is about to make”. This amendment, together with Amendments 26, 27, 28 and 29, would remove the ability of…14 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Sixth sitting)As a member of this Committee, the hon. Gentleman could have tabled an amendment to the new clause or even his own amendment. Those countries were selected because of concerns…14 Sept 2023HANSARDFootball and DementiaMy hon. Friend seriously believes that supporting Dundee United is character-building, but it is not as character-building as being a Partick Thistle supporter. You need nerves of…14 Sept 2023HANSARDFootball and DementiaNot as character-building as supporting Partick Thistle.14 Sept 2023HANSARDFootball and DementiaI just want to put on the record that Scotland do not do too well in football against lesser nations.14 Sept 2023HANSARDFootball and DementiaI thank my good friends, my right hon. Friend the Member for Ross, Skye and Lochaber (Ian Blackford) and the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris), and the hon. Member for…14 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Davies. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder) on securing this debate. The fact that so many Members are…13 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesThat is absolutely correct. The staff have the experience and knowledge to do that. It goes back to the points made about human interaction, but it is also about knowledge. Ticket…13 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fifth sitting)I cannot give my good friend a definitive answer to that, but it certainly should be looked at. We could argue that what is happening is also ethnic cleansing. As the hon. Member…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fourth sitting)The hon. Gentleman presents a very powerful position. Members on the Opposition Benches have been told by the Government that the Bill should comply with Foreign Office policy. It…12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fifth sitting)I am afraid we are not convinced by the Minister’s reply, and we will push some amendments to a vote. The amendments themselves refer to international law. Indeed, the Labour…12 Sept 2023