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HANSARDPolitical Declaration: SecurityProtecting our national security from organised crime and terrorism is of course the first duty of any Government. My constituents want to know that we will still be able to…16 May 2019HANSARDPolitical Declaration: Security9. Whether the Government have made a recent assessment of the adequacy of the security commitments provided for in the political declaration.16 May 2019HANSARD Learning Disabilities Mortality ReviewI wonder if the Minister recognises that for many families the review feels like the NHS marking its own homework, and that there needs to be more of an independent body to look…15 May 2019HANSARD HealthMy hon. Friend is setting out clearly why the Opposition called for this important debate. Does he agree that the fact that for the first time since Victorian times we are seeing…14 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. What representations have Ministers made regarding the persecution and mistreatment of members of the Baha’i faith by the Iran-backed Houthi authorities in Yemen, in…14 May 2019HANSARD HealthI am interested to hear about what is happening with drug and alcohol services in Scotland, particularly the 9% budget increase that the hon. Lady mentioned. Has she had the same…14 May 2019HANSARDBird Nesting Sites: ProtectionMy hon. Friend, who is a great champion of nature and the environment, makes an important point. If that practice could be spread far and wide, it would be an excellent measure. I…13 May 2019HANSARDBird Nesting Sites: ProtectionI think this is the first time that you have chaired a debate that I have taken part in, Ms McDonagh, so it is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today. It is good…13 May 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians: FCO Global ReviewThe Sri Lanka terrorist attacks brought home the FCO’s recent review findings that Christians are suffering persecution at near genocide levels. Alongside the growing…09 May 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians: FCO Global Review1. What response the Church of England has made to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s global review of the persecution of Christians, announced in December 2018.09 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingI am not sure that the Secretary of State responded to the last question that the shadow Secretary of State, my right hon. Friend the Member for Wentworth and Dearne (John…09 May 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Leader of the House has already talked about climate change this morning, and the Environment Agency has produced a report today about flooding. With rising sea levels and…09 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsYesterday saw the first harrowing testimonies of those who were infected in the infected NHS blood scandal. Since the Prime Minister announced the public inquiry in July 2017, one…01 May 2019HANSARD Rape Victims: Disclosure of EvidenceHas the Minister given any thought to whether there is a need for independent authorisation as another safeguard, given that such an invasion of a woman’s privacy will be…29 Apr 2019HANSARDTuition Fees: EU StudentsI was pleased to hear that the Minister will shortly visit the University of Huddersfield. As he is coming north, I wonder whether he would like to travel a little further and…29 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Minister said that there was more to do in relation to abortion services in Northern Ireland. Will she set out how, with the absence of the Northern Ireland Executive, she…25 Apr 2019HANSARDWomen’s Life Expectancy13. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the implications for Government policy of the most recent ONS statistics on women’s life expectancy in the poorest…25 Apr 2019HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: NHS/Public ServicesI am pleased that the Secretary of State has made those comments, and I am sure we can all agree that, whatever happens with Brexit, our country must not be held to ransom by…25 Apr 2019HANSARDFree Trade Agreements: NHS/Public Services1. What steps he has taken to ensure that the NHS and other public services are excluded from future trade agreements.25 Apr 2019HANSARD UK Telecoms: HuaweiWhy does the Secretary of State think that Australia has taken that decision?25 Apr 2019