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HANSARDUK Arms Exports: TransparencyIn February, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs issued its biggest ever fine of £2.7 million for breach of the arms exports controls. HMRC has refused to publish any details so we…21 Jul 2022HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance Policy10. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effectiveness of the Afghan relocations and assistance policy.18 Jul 2022HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance PolicyMinisters confirmed last month that around 8,000 Afghans and their families could still be eligible for relocation to the UK under the ARAP scheme. The Minister says that it is…18 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. This October will see the 70th anniversary of the British nuclear tests. What are Ministers doing to formally recognise our nuclear veterans ahead of that date?18 Jul 2022HANSARD150th Open ChampionshipIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) on securing the debate. She gave a really…13 Jul 2022HANSARDBBC Charter: Regional Television NewsIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Robertson, and to be speaking in this debate on behalf of the Opposition. It is good to see the Minister back in his place. I want to…12 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt looks as though the Secretary of State will shortly have a lot more spare time on her hands, perhaps for more sport and physical activity, but that becomes much harder if…07 Jul 2022HANSARD Functioning of GovernmentThe majority of those who left the Government have referred to the Prime Minister’s lack of integrity, honour, honesty and competence. They surely cannot return to work for such a…07 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. In the wake of legal aid cuts and, now, cuts in a few charitable services—such as Support Through Court, which, as we heard earlier, has had its core funding cut—and given…05 Jul 2022HANSARDDerby County Football ClubIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Derbyshire (Mrs Latham) on securing the debate and very clearly setting out the…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Antisemitism and Other Racism in FootballI congratulate the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) on securing the debate. We have had excellent speeches, from my hon. Friends the Members for Canterbury…22 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillWill the Minister give way?20 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillWill the Minister give way?20 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillI warmly welcome the Second Reading today and I absolutely agree with the Minister about the crucial importance of integrating HS2 with Northern Powerhouse Rail, which I think is…20 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillI am pleased that my hon. Friend has mentioned Manchester Piccadilly. We were told earlier that the extra costs would be £5 million; we do not know that, because the costings have…20 Jun 2022HANSARD Sharing Economy: Short-term LettingThe hon. Lady makes an important point. I will come on to registration, but clearly we do need to look at the options. We have heard about the problems caused, with residents…16 Jun 2022HANSARD Sharing Economy: Short-term LettingI congratulate the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken) on securing the debate and on her opening speech, which set out the issues really well. We have…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndependent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests ResignationI am sure that the Minister will agree that principles and standards in public life must be upheld. Can he confirm from the Dispatch Box that the Government have no plans…16 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen’s Health Strategy5. What recent progress the Government have made on the delivery of a women’s health strategy.08 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen’s Health StrategyThe Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has just released figures to show that gynaecology waiting lists have soared by over 60% to half a million people—a bigger…08 Jun 2022