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HANSARDHunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. As I said, this is import legislation; its territorial extent is Great Britain. It is about what we choose to import to this country, and…22 Mar 2024HANSARD Israel and GazaThe Israeli hostages must be released, and innocent Palestinians in Gaza must be supported. The Foreign Affairs Committee met Egyptian President el-Sisi when we were in the Gaza…19 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I extend my gratitude to the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work for recently holding a menopause roundtable that was particularly focused on employment in tourism…18 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIn recent weeks, I have been working with Sky News on its investigation into the purchase and misuse of catapults—sadly, all too often by children and young people—to kill and…14 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseResearch shows that those who intentionally inflict cruelty on animals are often also guilty of offences such as child abuse and domestic violence and involved in bullying and…22 Feb 2024HANSARD UkraineYesterday, I and several other members of the Foreign Affairs Committee were in Warsaw to speak to members of the Polish Government and British military and security officials…22 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. What percentage of the backlog in Crown court cases is due to foreign national offenders, and what has been done to reduce that?20 Feb 2024HANSARDDeath of Alexei NavalnyIt is clear that domestically the Putin regime is a criminal racket, and that internationally it has brought war against Ukraine and threatens many others. What discussions are…19 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Sustainable aviation fuel plays a significant part in the sector’s decarbonisation. Will my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister commit to further policies for a SAF mandate…31 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesThe Iranian-backed Houthis are a terrorist group who have killed hundreds of thousands of Yemenis and are fighting the internationally recognised Government in Yemen. The action…15 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill The right hon. Gentleman has been speaking eloquently this evening on two important principles that I hope every Member of the House will support: the principle of the Union of…15 Jan 2024HANSARDProposed West of Ifield developmentThis petition to stop the West of Ifield development is supported by over 7,300 local people. Homes England has put forward proposals for up to 10,000 housing units on a…13 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat precedent do the current negotiations between London and Port Louis on the future of the British Indian Ocean territory have in relation to the sovereignty of other…12 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. What assessment has the Defence Secretary made of the strategic importance to UK national security, and indeed that of the United States, of retaining British sovereignty over…20 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFor far too many months now, constituents across Crawley have been subject to substandard services from Royal Mail, with some streets going undelivered for weeks at a time.…16 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate on the King’s Speech. It was poignant to attend the House of Lords last week to hear His Majesty’s first King’s Speech.…14 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI congratulate Lord Cameron on his appointment as Foreign Secretary. I know that he will be well respected in foreign capitals. However, as Mr Speaker said yesterday, there is a…14 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthWork is the best way to eliminate poverty. What are the Chancellor’s reflections on the fact that every Labour Government have left office with unemployment higher?14 Nov 2023HANSARD Importation and Sale of Foie GrasI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate; I had a similar debate on the banning of the importation of foie gras on the Floor of the House of Commons a while ago. Does…24 Oct 2023HANSARDIran: Support for HamasWhat diplomatic efforts are His Majesty’s Government taking to protect and, indeed, enhance the Abraham accords in the light of the fact that the Iranian regime is clearly seeking…24 Oct 2023