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HANSARD 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 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 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 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 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 2019 Bills sponsored (2)