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HANSARDPublic Landmarks ReviewI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this matter to the House. When we record greatness, we celebrate men and women who are inherently imperfect. When I look at Churchill’s…18 Mar 2021HANSARDSri LankaFirst, let me congratulate the hon. Member for Mitcham and Morden (Siobhain McDonagh) on setting the scene so well and with such passion. I applaud her commitment to the cause. I…18 Mar 2021HANSARDPassenger Boats and the Maritime and Coastguard AgencyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Angela. I congratulate the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) on his presentation and on doing it so well. I wish all…17 Mar 2021HANSARD UN Human Rights Council: UK Voting Record on IsraelMr Dowd, I would like to suspend the sitting and take part in the Division.17 Mar 2021HANSARD UN Human Rights Council: UK Voting Record on IsraelI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing the debate to Westminster Hall. I fully support what he is saying. Does he agree that the targeted, sustained and passionate bias…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Research and Development FundingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate the hon. Member for Cambridge (Daniel Zeichner) on setting the scene so very well, and other hon.…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Research and Development FundingCould they use my hair?17 Mar 2021HANSARD UN Human Rights Council: UK Voting Record on IsraelIf the hon. Member for Blackpool South (Scott Benton) and the Minister want to go ahead, I am happy with that, but I have a small intervention that I would like to make. Do we…17 Mar 2021HANSARDPassenger Boats and the Maritime and Coastguard AgencySorry. I am an Aries—I am not that far away. Again, I wish the hon. Gentleman many happy returns. The title of this debate is very clear and specific, and I will come to it…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureThe poll today shows that only 46% of the Scottish electorate support independence. A few months ago, it was 58%, so it is down 12%. I say very gently to my brothers and sisters…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Union Connectivity ReviewIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I am also very pleased that the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) has brought this issue…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Animal WelfareWe keep springer spaniels and cocker spaniels, because we do hunting and shooting. My son sold a dog last year for £150 and the pups this year are making £2,500. The value is…16 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewI thank the Prime Minister for his statement. Will he outline the strategy to bring back into line recruitment of foot soldiers post covid, as well as recruitment of…16 Mar 2021HANSARDArrest of Opposition Politicians: TurkeyThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. I speak about the human rights abuses and I want to bring to her attention that it is not just politicians who suffer; it is also religious…16 Mar 2021HANSARDArrest of Opposition Politicians: TurkeyWhen the Minister visits Turkey, will she please bring up the issue of the 140 protestant families who have been expelled from Turkey—or whose expulsion is pending—primarily…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on EducationIt is a pleasure to speak on this issue and to discuss education and covid-19. The long-term damage to our children’s education and social skills is something I have been…15 Mar 2021HANSARDVaccine PassportsIt is an absolute pleasure to speak on this issue. I have had many people contacting me. To make it clear from the outset, I have come back to my office today after having gone…15 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Community PharmaciesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. I thank the hon. Member for Thurrock (Jackie Doyle-Price) for setting the scene, as she always does on such issues.…11 Mar 2021HANSARD Contingencies Fund (No. 2) BillI spoke to the hon. Gentleman beforehand. Although I understand that this is specifically about cash flow, the whole House recognises that there is a real crisis in cancer…11 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Community PharmaciesOne of the advantages that I am sure the Minister is coming to is that GP surgeries and A&Es will potentially have fewer people to see if the pharmacies take over that role.11 Mar 2021