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HANSARD Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillI understand entirely the point the Minister makes, but there have been occasions when the Government—both Governments, in fact—have given commitments. One is on an Irish language…26 Oct 2021HANSARDSupport for TownsI am sure that the Minister will join me in welcoming the bold and ambitious plans to transform our town centres in St Helens borough—in St Helens, Newton-le-Willows and…25 Oct 2021HANSARDOnline Fraud and ScamsI echo what has been said about Sir David Amess. When it comes to James Brokenshire, quite simply he was everything you would have wanted in an opposite number. He was…18 Oct 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismMay I start by paying tribute to the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (James Brokenshire), who has stood down as Minister for Security? Suffice it to say that he was…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Licences and LicensingIt is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Lady. I apologise to you and her for not being in the Chamber in person, Mr Deputy Speaker, but I came to St Helens last night to watch…08 Jul 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActIt is always a pleasure to follow the SNP spokesperson. Before I begin, in the last hour, the Manchester bombing inquiry has published its first report. While the findings no…17 Jun 2021HANSARDOnline HarmsThe director general of MI5 has said that Facebook is giving terrorists a “free pass” by introducing end-to-end encryption, which effectively blocks the security and intelligence…07 Jun 2021HANSARDDraft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigative Powers of Prosecutors: Code of Practice) Order 2021
Draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2021
Draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cash Searches: Code of Practice) Order 2021
Draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Investigations: Code of Practice) Order 2021
Draft Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Recovery of Listed Assets: Code of Practice) Order 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford, and to speak for the official Opposition on this important set of orders, which, as we have heard, have the shared…26 May 2021HANSARD Cyber-Fraud in the UKIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I can say with confidence, particularly beyond the earshot of other Merseyside MPs, that you are the most distinguished…25 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationIf I may, I will take this opportunity to get something off my chest. One of the most consistent and intriguing aspects of my tenure as the Member of Parliament for St Helens…13 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsI welcome the Secretary of State’s apology, but, although I mean no disrespect to him, I do feel that something of such gravity really does require the Prime Minister to apologise…13 May 2021HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillIt is a pleasure to follow the Minister, and I will not detain the House long or speak to each of the 77 amendments. However, there are some issues that I want to raise. I will…22 Mar 2021HANSARDDeportationWe learned this month that under this Government the number of foreign criminals living freely in the UK has exceeded 10,000 for the first time ever, while last year the number…22 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Extradition Act 2003 (Codes of Practice and Transit Code of Practice) Order 2021You do trade deals, though.17 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Extradition Act 2003 (Codes of Practice and Transit Code of Practice) Order 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Mrs Miller. I thank the Minister for his good wishes for St Patrick’s day, and I extend mine to all…17 Mar 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolDoes the Secretary of State think the people of Northern Ireland are stupid? The Government said that there would never be a border in the Irish sea; then they signed up to one.…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationWhat a pleasure it is to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi). There is much to say about the Budget—unfortunately, very little of it good. It fails on…09 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Authority to Carry Scheme and Civil Penalties Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Dr Huq, and it is always a delight to see the Minister in his place and to follow him on behalf of the…03 Mar 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the Solicitor General. Given the seriousness and sensitivity of these matters, it is right to recognise the challenging but constructive engagement that…24 Feb 2021HANSARDViolent CrimeCrime has not stopped because of covid-19. After a brief respite during the first lockdown, the Department’s own figures show that overall violent crime is rising, and that drug…08 Feb 2021