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HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonI rise to support the recommendations in the fifth report of the Privileges Committee on the conduct of Boris Johnson. They should be accepted in full, and they should be…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonI agree with my right hon. Friend. I also think we must commend the honour and steadfastness of all members of the Committee of Privileges who have been put under enormous…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonLet us see what happens at the end of today’s debate to see whether the system has worked. It is being challenged, and we have to accept that and respond to that challenge, which…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthI agree, and I certainly hope that Pride in Anglesey is as enjoyable as Pride in London, and also as enjoyable as Pride in Liverpool, which this year will be hosting Ukraine Pride…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthSpeaking personally, and not as someone on the Treasury Bench—I have no idea what their view would be—I agree with the hon. Gentleman. Scottish limited partnerships are an obvious…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthThere is increasing evidence of that kind of global network operating in a reactionary manner. The Global Philanthropy Project reports that the anti-gender movement outspent the…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthWell, certainly, and the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington and I met the International Development Minister just yesterday to talk about this very thing. We also talked…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthAs always on this occasion, it is a great pleasure to see you in the chair, Mr Deputy Speaker. I add my tributes to Glenda Jackson, following today’s sad news. I grew up watching…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthNew Brighton in my constituency had its first Pride last year. It does not make £30 million at the moment, but I am sure it aspires to do so.15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthI add my congratulations to the hon. Gentleman and his, let’s just call him Gareth; his significant other. Would he recognise that the first out gay MP was actually Maureen…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride Monthrose —15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthThe Minister certainly has the tie—he should think of doing it sooner rather than later. I am thinking in Qatar.15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthThe hon. Gentleman has been opening the debate with his usual common sense and insight, but has he thought that the toxicity of this debate is deliberately created by those who…15 Jun 2023HANSARDMortgage MarketTo hear the Minister talk about a stable economic environment after the disaster of the mini-Budget and the catastrophe it caused in the bond markets takes some cheek. I commend…13 Jun 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexNo, I will not give way. I have only four minutes. Some Members are putting together things that are deliberately provocative. I rise to speak in favour of e-petition 627984,…12 Jun 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexIt is important that we try to detoxify this debate. I do not think the last contribution did so at all. In fact, it was deliberately provocative. I do not recognise anywhere in…12 Jun 2023HANSARDTrans and Non-binary ChildrenThere is already very good guidance, written by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and I hope that the Minister will take account of that as he…07 Jun 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Will the Minister give way?18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)Will the Minister tell us how clause 322(4), which devolves these issues to the Northern Ireland Assembly, will work, given that the Assembly is not sitting at the moment? Does it…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the Minister for undertaking to let us have that information, given the particular circumstances that prevail in Northern Ireland. Can he say a little bit about whether…18 May 2023