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HANSARD Immigration and Nationality StatisticsI call the Minister to conclude the debate. In these 30-minute debates, there is no opportunity for the Member in charge to respond; the Minister’s contribution will conclude the…18 Dec 2024HANSARD BBC: FundingI am surprised that nobody has mentioned BBC Parliament, on which this debate will appear. I understand that it is available over Christmas, when it shows highlights from…18 Dec 2024HANSARD BBC: FundingI will regard that as your speech, Mr Bloore.18 Dec 2024HANSARD SyriaI have never regretted my vote in favour of military action in 2013, and I certainly welcome the fact that President Assad has been brought down. I welcome what the Foreign…09 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseI will call Lizzie Collinge and then Patrick Hurley. If there is anyone else who has not been called and wishes to speak, please can they indicate that to me?09 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxI liked the honesty of the hon. Gentleman’s speech in setting out how the Labour Government had let down his voters by going back on their undertakings in relation to the policy.…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxI commend my near neighbour, the hon. Member for Penrith and Solway (Markus Campbell-Savours), on his brave contribution. It is hard to come to this Chamber and tell the truth…04 Dec 2024HANSARDEconomic GrowthWith your indulgence, Mr Speaker, I wish Peter MacMahon well as he steps down as Scottish political editor of ITV Border. Peter has provided outstanding coverage of not just…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxI do not know whether the hon. Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) was here for the speech of the hon. Member for Penrith and Solway, but he set out exactly what…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxNo, I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman’s proposition. I do not think that viable prime agricultural land should be used for solar farms. I believe there is plenty of other…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Annandale Distillery in my constituency? Built in the 1830s, it was abandoned in 1919, but brought…28 Nov 2024HANSARD UK Leadership on SudanI very much welcome the statement and the increased focus on Sudan. Evidence given to the International Development Committee is clear that those in Sudan feel that the conflict…28 Nov 2024HANSARD World AIDS DayThank you, Sir Mark. I will simply agree with what both the previous speakers have said. I commend the hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Danny Beales) for securing this…27 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith World Aids Day approaching, I am sure the whole House will agree on the impact that the Global Fund has had on tackling HIV and AIDS globally. With our replenishment coming…26 Nov 2024HANSARDCOP29I commend to the Secretary of State “The UK Small Island Developing States Strategy” report, which was produced by the International Development Committee just before Parliament…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy condolences to John Prescott’s family. I am long enough in the tooth to remember when he was the Transport Secretary. A feasibility study on the Borders rail link was a…21 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsObviously, President Lula’s Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty is to be welcomed, but such initiatives become mere platitudes if they are not backed up by action and…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe right hon. Lady will be aware that it is some considerable time since cannabis was legalised for medicinal use, but the number of people who have been able to obtain an NHS…21 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOpt-out testing for HIV at A&E has been a great success since it was announced last year, particularly in identifying those who were not aware they had the disease and among…19 Nov 2024HANSARDUkraineDid the Prime Minister raise Ukraine during his meeting with President Xi given China’s undoubted influence over Russia and North Korea?18 Nov 2024