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HANSARD Council TaxI might be one of the minority on the Opposition Benches who think that what the Government are bringing forward is the right thing. The proof of pudding is in how the voter ID…12 Dec 2022HANSARDMoles and Skin Tags: Testing for CancerI commend the hon. Gentleman for his assiduous attention to his constituents and to the family who have been bereaved. By his words today, we all recognise that he is deeply…12 Dec 2022HANSARDMoles and Skin Tags: Testing for CancerI commend the Minister for her very positive answer and for what she said in relation to the nine centres across the United Kingdom, which is where the hotspots are. In an…12 Dec 2022HANSARDInternational Human Rights DayI referred to the aid that the UK gives China—£64.6 million in the past year. Why are we giving China aid when it totally ignores human rights and persecution issues? Forgive me…08 Dec 2022HANSARD Called-in Planning Decision: West CumbriaI thank the Secretary of State very much for his comprehensive and detailed statement. Can he confirm, and is he satisfied, that all steps will be taken and have been taken to…08 Dec 2022HANSARDInternational Human Rights DayI thank the hon. Member for Rutherglen and Hamilton West (Margaret Ferrier) for securing this important debate. I declare an interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group…08 Dec 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, the Taliban introduced public executions at a grotesque, evil ceremony in a sports stadium in Afghanistan. This came only a few weeks after the introduction of a harsh…08 Dec 2022HANSARDInternational Human Rights DayI understand that between 500 and 600 people have been executed in Iran in the past year, so if there is a country that is top of the league, and really has to be brought to book,…08 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsTo help and support veterans with additional cold weather payments, has the Department liaised with the Ministry of Defence to ensure that none of our veterans is left shivering…08 Dec 2022HANSARD BBC Local RadioFirst, Mr Deputy Speaker, I apologise for the fact that I was in another debate and could not be here for this one—I had to withdraw my name to speak. In support of the hon.…08 Dec 2022HANSARDGovernment Estate: Running CostsCould use be made of empty Government properties? Given that bitterly cold weather is hitting the UK with a vengeance this week, have the Minister and the Cabinet Office…08 Dec 2022HANSARD Seasonal Worker Visas: Sponsorship CertificatesUnsurprisingly, I too want to ask a question about the fishing sector, which has opportunities and jobs available but is having great difficulties filling them. I participated in…08 Dec 2022HANSARD British Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyThe hon. Gentleman anticipated my next sentence. The territory has the greatest marine biodiversity in the UK and its overseas territories. It is unique and has some of the…07 Dec 2022HANSARDMarine Renewables: Government SupportI thank the Minister for his comprehensive, detailed and helpful response. I just have one very quick question: if at all possible, could he facilitate us with a visit to Northern…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder: FatalitiesI congratulate the right hon. Lady. She takes part in many of the same debates as me, when we often stand together, and we stand together in this one as well. Does she not agree…07 Dec 2022HANSARDMarine Renewables: Government SupportThe hon. Lady asks me to speak highly of Strangford Lough, and that will be done without question. I thank her for her intervention. The main issue is more than energy; it is the…07 Dec 2022HANSARD British Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyI congratulate the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski) on leading today’s debate. It is good indeed to discuss the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean…07 Dec 2022HANSARDRussia: UK CompaniesI thank the Exchequer Secretary for his answer to this urgent question. It is clear to me and to the House that he is doing his best to address the issue in a firm way. We have…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Employment and the High StreetA shop in my high street moved from being just a shop front—an excellent and massive shop it is as well; probably four times the size of this room—to going online. It proved that…07 Dec 2022HANSARD British Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyOn a point of order, Mrs Cummins. I have spoken to the Doorkeepers about this room. It is so cold you could hang dead people in here and they would not go off. The Doorkeepers…07 Dec 2022