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HANSARD Business of the HouseOne of the burning issues in my constituency is that of waste incinerators. When can we have a debate on the Government’s proposals for either placing a moratorium on them, as…22 May 2025HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryI am sorry that the hon. Gentleman has destroyed the consensual way in which I was trying to introduce my remarks. If I may, I will explain that I think there has been a…22 May 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseThe Secretary of State has cited UNCLOS—under pressure from my right hon. Friends the Members for Braintree (Sir James Cleverly) and for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis)—as the…22 May 2025HANSARD School Teachers’ Review Body: RecommendationsThe schools in my constituency tell me that any efficiencies they could possibly make have already been made. Therefore, the result of what the Minister is announcing—the national…22 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI am, as always, listening carefully to what the Minister has to say. Has she been listening to the National Crime Agency? It has said clearly that although many of the things she…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationOn the topic of going further, will the Minister give way?21 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitHow will Britain’s head start in gene-editing technology be impacted by the rule-taking reversionary measures that the Prime Minister has announced?20 May 2025HANSARD Legal Aid Agency: Cyber-security IncidentIn her zeal to have a pop at the previous Government, the Minister implied that this country was peculiarly vulnerable to cyber-attack. There will be people listening to her out…19 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesWe understand that the three individuals concerned entered the country illegally and then claimed asylum. Does the Home Secretary agree that this country is particularly…19 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentThere can be few now who would believe that the conduct of the Netanyahu Government is anything other than gross and disproportionate. However, does the Minister agree with me…14 May 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe DayThe centenary of the second world war is way into the future, but will the Foreign Secretary ensure that the UK does not repeat the mistakes of the past when we were rather late…13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitDoes my hon. Friend share my hope that in next week’s negotiations the Government will make it abundantly clear to our European partners that for decades this country’s…13 May 2025HANSARD Draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Exemptions for Certain Foreign Power Investment Funds, Education, Government Administration and Public Bodies) Regulations 2025
Draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Publication) Regulations 2025
Draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Iran) Regulations 2025
Draft National Security Act 2023 (Foreign Activities and Foreign Influence Registration Scheme: Specified Persons) (Russia) Regulations 2025It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I absolutely agree that the measures before the Committee are unobjectionable, particularly as I have the…13 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThere was very little of substance in the details of the Government White Paper that came out over the weekend, and the Home Secretary has rather confirmed that impression today,…12 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThe Minister is being very generous in giving way. The trouble is that, when the judiciary get hold of this and there is an appeal, they very often cite exceptional circumstances,…12 May 2025HANSARDUS-UK Trade Deal: Northern IrelandAs skilfully drafted as the Windsor framework certainly was, it could not possibly have fully anticipated President Trump and his tariffs, or the prospect of an EU-US trade and…12 May 2025HANSARDUnited States Film TariffOn Sunday, the President of the United States said: “WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!” Does the Minister agree that the key to making great movies is to ensure artistic…07 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationDoes the Minister agree that whether it is the Nile, the Indus or anywhere else, weaponising water is wrong and particularly affects the world’s poorest? Does he share my…07 May 2025HANSARDCounter Terrorism Policing: ArrestsDoes the Minister agree that part of the problem with the joint comprehensive plan of action that the US withdrew from in 2018 was that it was not comprehensive enough in that it…06 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsI welcome this trade deal with a global titan that will be in place for the decades ahead. It has been made possible by Brexit and by the hard work of the previous Government.…06 May 2025