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HANSARD At-risk Academics: UK SupportI commend the right hon. Gentleman for bringing this issue forward. He always bring good things to Westminster Hall, but also to the main Chamber. Since 2022, over 100 Ukrainian…12 Sept 2023HANSARD Offshore Wind: Public OwnershipI thank the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate. The private sector will invest some £60.8 billion across the UK over the next five years in developing and operating offshore…12 Sept 2023HANSARD Scottish Football Association: 150th AnniversaryThe hon. Gentleman referred to families, and I know that when my three boys were small, one of the great things we enjoyed doing was going over to the Rangers matches. We went on…11 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of the greatest problems that my veteran constituents have is housing accommodation. It is as scarce as hen’s teeth, as we would say back home. What discussions has the…11 Sept 2023HANSARD UkraineI thank the Minister very much for his introduction and for our clear commitment in the United Kingdom, and through the Minister’s office, to helping Ukraine. One thing that is…11 Sept 2023HANSARD UkraineI have been listening to what the hon. Gentleman is saying about NLAWs, and there was a very quick response—some credit should be given to Thales for its response when the…11 Sept 2023HANSARD Scottish Football Association: 150th AnniversaryI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing the debate. He is absolutely right that we all celebrate football, whether it be Scottish football or football all around the world, and…11 Sept 2023HANSARD UkraineIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank hon. and right hon. Members for their pertinent and appropriate contributions touching on all the important subjects. The key…11 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is a pleasure to see the Leader of the House back in her place. As Members will know, each week I bring a focus upon persecution across the world, and this week we focus upon…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Prevent: Independent ReviewI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, and for the strength of character and delivery of purpose as well. She referred to discussions about possible support for Scotland.…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. Whenever trials take place there are always benefits, although perhaps not the intended ones. None the less, the focus can be larger,…07 Sept 2023HANSARDArtificial IntelligenceIt is nice to see you in the Chair first thing in the morning, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the Minister for his response. Constituents all around this great United Kingdom of…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaThe Minister took note of what the right hon. Gentleman said, so I have no doubt that there will be a response. The Minister has a genuine interest in the subject and I hope we…07 Sept 2023HANSARDHMPPS UpdateI thank the Secretary of State very much for his response, which we all welcome. It is obvious that he takes this issue very seriously. I understand the tremendous pressure our…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaThe right hon. Gentleman has made a simple request about diagnosis. Perhaps awareness can be raised of the simple test, which it is so important to do. I understand that the twins…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) and the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist). I thank them for their contributions,…07 Sept 2023HANSARDHormone Pregnancy TestsI congratulate the hon. Member for Bolton South East (Yasmin Qureshi) on raising this issue, and I thank her for bringing this important debate to the Chamber and enabling us all…07 Sept 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI appreciate that the Secretary of State—whom, by the way, I greatly respect—has come here to try to deliver the Bill as it is, but may I make this point to him? A great many…06 Sept 2023HANSARDPostal Communications: CustomsA number of constituents and consumers have contacted me to highlight that many eBay or Amazon providers will no longer ship to Northern Ireland as they state that they cannot…06 Sept 2023HANSARDPostal Communications: Customs5. What steps he is taking to help ensure that postal communications between Britain and Northern Ireland are delivered without customs declarations.06 Sept 2023