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HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentThe hollow resignations by those who enthusiastically supported decisions such as voting for Owen Paterson show how they were unfit to serve as Ministers in the beginning. But the…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe 7th July remains a very painful day for many Londoners—it is 17 years since 52 of them were murdered in London. Five of those victims were people who had direct connections…07 Jul 2022HANSARDIran’s Nuclear ProgrammeI feel the need to correct my right hon. Friend on that point. It was not just Iranian politicians and Opposition members who were targeted; five of us from the British Parliament…30 Jun 2022HANSARDIran’s Nuclear ProgrammeI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick) for this debate—it has certainly been a long time coming—on an issue of concern to many of us in this House. I…30 Jun 2022HANSARDIran’s Nuclear Programmerose —30 Jun 2022HANSARDIran’s Nuclear ProgrammeI am grateful to my right hon. Friend. Many people have focused on transgressions against the JCPOA, but because of the infamous sunset provisions in the 2015 deal, Iran will be…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI sympathise with the Chairman of the Backbench Business Committee, as I am suffering from the same condition; perhaps he will grant a debate on the use of NHS chiropractors for…30 Jun 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police ServiceThe Government introduced the role of police and crime commissioners to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account. PCCs are responsible for the totality of…29 Jun 2022HANSARDDead Crustaceans (North-East Coast)This is a very interesting debate that applies not only to the north-east but the whole UK coastline. I am not convinced that an algal bloom is responsible for the deaths of…28 Jun 2022HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: International ConferenceI congratulate my hon. Friend on having secured this important debate. Two years ago, I had the great privilege of meeting the Bishop of Truro at his official residence down in…28 Jun 2022HANSARDBottom Trawling: Marine Protected AreasMPAs are monitored by the automatic identification system. In a recent incident on the Irish sea, not only did a fishing vessel swear at me over the radio and fail to display the…28 Jun 2022HANSARDAsadollah Assadi3. If she will make representations to her Iranian counterpart on the case of Iranian diplomat, Asadollah Assadi.21 Jun 2022HANSARDAsadollah AssadiI am trying to hide my disappointment in the answer. Asadollah Assadi orchestrated a planned terrorist attack in mainland Europe that would have resulted in mass casualties,…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyThe right hon. Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn) made this point. In the London borough of Barnet and other London boroughs, there are no three-bedroom houses. So many people…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyOn that point, I have many constituents in a newly constructed property at Mar House in Colindale who have not only paid for a very costly fire alarm system, but are now being…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseA number of my constituents are leaseholders in a property named Mar House in Colindale. Even though it is of fairly recent construction, all the leaseholders have been subjected…19 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Ukraine is becoming one of the most contaminated countries in the world, with explosive weapons, land-mines, cluster munitions and unexploded ordnance posing a threat to…28 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseSome of my constituents live in houses in multiple occupation. By their very nature, those are large houses that can come with council tax bills in bands E to H. Some of those…17 Mar 2022HANSARD P&O FerriesThis afternoon, I have heard people talk about British employment law and discussing this with other Governments overseas. However, the legislation that covers this area is simply…17 Mar 2022HANSARD DWP Estate: Office ClosuresOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. At last week’s business questions, the Leader of the House announced that there would be a debate this afternoon on protecting and restoring…17 Mar 2022