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HANSARDSituation in the GulfI commend the Foreign Secretary for his tone during his statement, but does he agree that this act of piracy represents a pattern of behaviour from the Iranians, both directly and…22 Jul 2019HANSARDTelecoms Supply Chain ReviewI welcome the statement, and, in particular, what my right hon. and learned Friend said about the new national security framework for telecoms. Does he agree, however, that that…22 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Iran continues to use all methods, including an increasingly sophisticated cyber-capability, to destabilise the middle east and pursue its ambition to become a regional…03 Jul 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and FundingI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. The Augar report identifies the strategic imperative of a transformation in adult education in this country. I represent a…04 Jun 2019HANSARD WhatsApp Data BreachDoes the Minister agree that the incident reveals the evolving nature of the threat from cyber-space, and that the Government need to redouble their efforts across Government to…15 May 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingWill my right hon. Friend give way on that point?24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingOn the delayed discharge of care, we recognise that ultimately there needs to be more integration between health and social care, and more money. The point that my right hon.…24 Apr 2019HANSARD Sri LankaHaving visited Sri Lanka several times over the past 30 years, I am acutely aware that what makes Sunday’s events even more tragic is the progress that has been made in that…23 Apr 2019HANSARDMental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]On recording things, one issue that arose when we were in Committee related to fluctuating conditions. For example, if somebody were subject to a DoLS, but then medical evidence…02 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)My hon. Friend talks about uncertainty, but surely a second referendum, whatever way it is formulated, will just add to uncertainty ad infinitum. Why would people accept the…01 Apr 2019HANSARD NICE Appraisals: Rare Diseases TreatmentsThe hon. Lady makes an important point about Kuvan and PKU. As she will know, last year I and other Members—including the hon. Member for Dudley North (Ian Austin)—took part in…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI welcome my right hon. Friend’s decision on Hezbollah, but does he agree that we need to redouble our efforts to cut off sources of financial supply to groups like Hezbollah,…26 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Soft Power16. What steps he is taking to enhance UK soft power overseas.26 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Soft PowerThe plays of Shakespeare have been translated into many languages and performed in many countries around the world, including China, so does the Minister agree that Britain has…26 Feb 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the EUOne thing that has struck me during this debate is the almost complete absence of taking into consideration how we got here today. In Dudley and Sandwell, part of which I…14 Feb 2019HANSARDCounter-Daesh UpdateI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement, and I particularly welcome the progress that has been made on degrading Daesh. Does he agree with me that the continued influence of…11 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Tech Sector InvestmentThe UK tech industry has been one of the great success stories of the British economy over the last decade. Does the Minister agree that, as we leave the European Union, it is…07 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Tech Sector Investment3. What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of investment in the UK tech sector.07 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsHalesowen College in my constituency recently held an apprenticeship awards evening to celebrate apprenticeships in the Black Country. With projects such as High Speed 2 and the…04 Feb 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeI, too, congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. The Government did take some action. My constituents Jean Cooper, Ron Moseley and Tom Graham—Equitable Life victims…31 Jan 2019