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HANSARD Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillI apologise, Madam Deputy Speaker, for being late for the start of this debate. The Liberal Democrats also welcome this Bill. It is a good move and we are glad to see it here…11 Feb 2020HANSARD Deportation Flight to JamaicaThe Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants says that it has become aware that potential victims of trafficking have also been served with removal directions. Will the…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationI thank the hon. Member for Dudley South (Mike Wood) for securing this debate. As the newly elected vice-chair of the all-party parliamentary group for beer, I am pleased to be…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Lobby and Media Briefings: Journalists' AccessIt is quite extraordinary that the Government say that there is effectively nothing to see here, when the News Media Association and the National Union of Journalists have both…04 Feb 2020HANSARD Streatham IncidentThe fact is that this attacker should not have been released from prison automatically. The law requiring automatic release is wrong, and it is right that we are now going to fix…03 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Many of my constituents have been affected by the redesign of airspace, as many live below the flightpaths in and out of London Luton airport. The Civil Aviation Authority…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Special Educational Needs and Disability FundingDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is completely unacceptable that families have to wait for far too long? He mentions the delays and assessment refusals, and how people have to…29 Jan 2020HANSARD Criminal LawYes, GBH with intent—so we are talking about incredibly violent criminals. But the Government’s own assessment of these proposed laws says that they could increase prison…28 Jan 2020HANSARD UK TelecommunicationsThe Government make a distinction between the core and the periphery, but many people have made the point that as the network continues to integrate, that distinction will…28 Jan 2020HANSARD Criminal LawThe Minister has outlined that this applies to rapists, and to those accused and found guilty of grievous bodily harm.28 Jan 2020HANSARD5G Network and HuaweiIn addition to legitimate security concerns, the human rights implications of granting access must not be ignored. Huawei has been implicated in mass oppression in China, selling…27 Jan 2020HANSARD Assisted Dying LawI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine) for securing this important and sensitive debate. Like, I am sure, other MPs, I have received a good…23 Jan 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillThe Minister mentioned delays. I welcome the Bill, although it is overdue, and its objectives. One of our challenges, however, is that up to 3,000 applications a year could be…22 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldYou are very welcome. The war of the roses started on the doorstep of The Boot, and Oliver Cromwell stayed the night at the inn now known as Ye Olde Fighting Cocks. These two pubs…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldIt is a great honour to make my maiden speech following many other accomplished and passionate speakers. My constituency of St Albans is very proud of its contribution both to…13 Jan 2020