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HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentAngela Merkel has indicated that there might be some flexibility on the backstop. Does the Prime Minister believe, as I do, that the French and Germans are likely to put the EU…25 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesT2. Mindful of recent Ebola outbreaks, what lessons have been learnt to help countries become more resistant to Ebola, particularly in the health sector?17 Jul 2019HANSARD Chagos Islands: UN General Assembly ResolutionA few years ago, I visited the Chagos island, including the outer islands. I genuinely do not think they would sustain life. Even on the main island, where clearly there is…03 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way; this is the second speech I have heard by him today, having been at his CDC speech. On that issue, and particularly sexual exploitation,…01 Jul 2019HANSARDTrinidad and Tobago: Criminal JusticeWhen I visited Trinidad, I found the people and nation to be peaceful, loving and entrepreneurial. There are some specific problems, but will the Minister confirm that the Foreign…25 Jun 2019HANSARDSocial HousingMy hon. Friend is entirely right in outlining my priority for building above the high street and in the area between Southend and Rochford, so long as we get the right…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Local Housing Allowance: Supreme Court RulingIt is a great pleasure to see the Minister in his place, which will give great reassurance to my right hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Boris Johnson) that…13 Jun 2019HANSARDSudanI welcome the appointment of the US special envoy; that role has been left unfilled for too long. In September I was in Sudan, and I noticed a certain contempt—which…13 Jun 2019HANSARDHong KongI am a sinophile, but Beijing’s current interactions with Hong Kong are deeply unhelpful, which is a particular issue because Hong Kong can be a bridge into and out of China. In…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLesotho: Civil SocietyAt the same time as we were to reopen the new high commission in Maseru, an announcement was made about Eswatini. Will the Minister update the House on the progress being made on…06 Jun 2019HANSARD Tourism: East of EnglandAt London Southend airport there are a number of private helicopters that can be hired. Could I arrange for one to pick the Minister up at the London Heliport and take him to…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Tourism: East of EnglandIt is great to participate in this debate about Colchester and other small villages around eastern area principalities. The speech by my hon. Friend the Member for Colchester…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 Extension ProcedureWill the Minister rule out the possibility of our taking part in the European elections?18 Mar 2019HANSARDElection Candidates: Disabilities3. What plans the Government have to encourage more candidates with disabilities to stand for election.13 Mar 2019HANSARDElection Candidates: DisabilitiesI thank the Minister for that answer. In the past, I have been a trustee of SHIELDS—Supporting, Helping, Informing Everyone with Learning Disabilities in Southend. What plans do…13 Mar 2019HANSARD The Modern Commonwealth: Opportunities and ChallengesMy hon. Friend makes a good point. In fact, when he was here at that time, Bill Gates spoke in praise of the value of the Commonwealth, particularly our ability to do something in…07 Mar 2019HANSARD The Modern Commonwealth: Opportunities and ChallengesI beg to move, That this House has considered opportunities and challenges facing the modern Commonwealth in its 70th year. It is that time of year when we await the riot of…07 Mar 2019HANSARD The Modern Commonwealth: Opportunities and ChallengesI thank my hon. Friend for that and extend thanks to Jon Davies and his team of 30 people who work here in the UK, off Westminster Hall, and overseas. To give an idea of the…07 Mar 2019HANSARD The Modern Commonwealth: Opportunities and ChallengesI thank everybody who has spoken in this debate. One thing that strikes me is how different each contribution has been, which perhaps represents the diversity within the…07 Mar 2019HANSARD The Modern Commonwealth: Opportunities and ChallengesOne of the great advantages of being a Back Bencher, not a Minister, is that one can say, “I am sure the Minister was listening”, and move on swiftly. I am conscious of time,…07 Mar 2019