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HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThe Bill certainly has not improved with age; on the contrary, all of its flaws have become more exposed as the chorus of criticism on it has become louder and louder. We have…18 Jan 2023HANSARDScotland Act 1998: Section 35 PowerClearly, as we have heard, there is disagreement about the process contained within the legislation that the Scottish Parliament has passed. Will the Secretary of State clarify…17 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Execution of Alireza AkbariI thank the Foreign Secretary for what he has said about the brutal murder of Mr Akbari. The sad truth, however, is that the Iranian regime does such things because it can. There…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Ukraine: UpdateNight after night, the Russians continue to fire missiles at the Ukrainian civilian population. We saw at the weekend the attack on the residential block in Dnipro, which has so…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing this morning’s shocking report from Citizens Advice that more and more people are being disconnected from their gas and electricity because they have been moved on to…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI join others in congratulating the hon. Member on securing this debate. In joining others in applauding the courage of those protesting in Iran, standing up for freedom, justice…12 Jan 2023HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold ReformJust before Christmas, a constituent of mine received a service charge bill in respect of her leasehold flat for fire-stopping works. Leaseholders rightly believe they should not…09 Jan 2023HANSARDStrep A Treatments: SupplyThere appears to be some confusion about the difference between an insufficiency of stocks and supply difficulties. Just for absolute clarity, given that the Minister has reported…19 Dec 2022HANSARD Convention on Biodiversity COP15: OutcomesI join the Secretary of State and others in the House in welcoming this important agreement, but it only means something if countries do what they have signed up to do. Can she…19 Dec 2022HANSARD Migration and Economic DevelopmentCan the Home Secretary assure the House that if someone arrives on the shores at Dover to claim asylum in order to be able to join a child, a spouse or an elderly parent here in…19 Dec 2022HANSARDSmall Boats Incident in the ChannelI join the Home Secretary and colleagues in expressing my profound sadness at the terrible loss of life and my thanks to those involved in the rescue, but the House needs to ask…14 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol4. What recent discussions he has had with the European Commission on the operation of the Northern Ireland protocol.13 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI am grateful to the Foreign Secretary for that answer. It was reported recently that the Prime Minister has assured President Biden that an agreement will be reached with the EU…13 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2022The explanatory memorandum states that the High Court held that the ability to self-authorise was “incompatible with retained European Union law.” Will the Minister identify which…13 Dec 2022HANSARDDraft Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2022I am very grateful—happy Christmas!13 Dec 2022HANSARDHospitals: New Builds and UpgradesThe new children’s hospital, the new adult building and the maternity centre at Leeds General Infirmary will bring much-needed new facilities to Leeds and the region, as well as…06 Dec 2022HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeThe Minister says that we are trying to understand what is going on and that Saudi Arabia is committed to reform. It is pretty clear what is going on: Mr al-Kheir was hung upside…02 Dec 2022HANSARD Saudi Arabia: Death Penalty and Spike in ExecutionsThe Minister says that we are trying to understand what is going on and that Saudi Arabia is committed to reform. It is pretty clear what is going on: Mr al-Kheir was hung upside…28 Nov 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No.16) Regulations 2022I strongly support the measure. On a point of clarification, I looked at the two commodity codes: 2709 and 2710. Do they extend to products such as lubricating oils, which enable…21 Nov 2022HANSARDG20Facing the worst drought in 40 years, tens of millions of people in east Africa are going hungry. Children are dying today of malnutrition and the United Nations expects a famine…17 Nov 2022