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HANSARDYemenI thank the Minister for his response to the urgent question. In 2020, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office “Human Rights & Democracy” report asserted that in Yemen: “Freedom of…08 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine UpdateI thank the Minister for his concerted strategy and for the overall roll-out of covid vaccines. We are deeply indebted to him for the focus he has given. Does he intend there to…04 Feb 2021HANSARD Towns FundI congratulate the hon. Member for Peterborough (Paul Bristow) on setting the scene so well. Owing to the benefits, it would be churlish of anyone to say that the scheme was not…04 Feb 2021HANSARD Treatment of Uyghur Women: Xinjiang Detention CampsAs the case of the horrifying treatment of the Uyghur women outlined by the hon. Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani) demonstrated very well, women and girls from marginalised religions…04 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Space IndustryI thank the hon. Member for Midlothian (Owen Thompson) and congratulate him on setting the scene so well. The Government’s target of 10% of the global space market by 2030 is…04 Feb 2021HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax)Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker; that was a quick swap-over. I want to express concern about something that my right hon. Friend the Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) referred…03 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Sanctions)As the human rights spokesperson for my party, I also wish to ask a question about regulation 8 of the SI on Bosnia. Is the provision that the Secretary of State “must take steps…03 Feb 2021HANSARD BereavementI thank the hon. Member for giving way; I spoke to him beforehand about making an intervention. This is an issue that grieves us greatly. Does he not agree that in these dreadful…03 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Sanctions)Indications in the press yesterday and in the media today suggest that China may have played a bigger role in the coup. Has the Minister had any opportunity to speak to the…03 Feb 2021HANSARD Grooming GangsI spoke on this topic in the House in October 2019, when I highlighted the report by Barnardo’s, which I want to speak about again. Its survey showed that one third of children…03 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Sanctions)I thank the Minister; I have been watching the debate on TV. My question is specifically about Northern Ireland. Does the Minister believe that the sanctions proposed in the…03 Feb 2021HANSARDAir Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]May I first, on behalf of the Democratic Unionist party, offer my sincere condolences to Captain Tom’s daughters and family at a very sad time? Every one of us was inspired by his…02 Feb 2021HANSARD MyanmarI thank the Minister for his clear commitment to freedom and democracy. As the House is all too aware, this is not the first time in recent years that Burmese military leaders…02 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his and his Department’s wisdom and forethought in securing the vaccine for all of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern…02 Feb 2021HANSARD Deportation of Foreign National OffendersI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on introducing the debate, and he has raised an important issue. Does he agree that for far too long the system has been used and abused, but…02 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersThis issue means a lot to the representatives in Northern Ireland, not simply from the aerospace industry and tourism angle, but because of the very concept of border security. I…01 Feb 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021To be number 73 on the list and to be able to make a contribution is quite an achievement, so thank you for getting me in, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am very pleased to make a…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Medicines and Medical Devices BillI thank the Minister for all the work that she has done on the Bill, and I commend the hon. Member for Nottingham North (Alex Norris) for his dedication. The Bill seeks to address…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Russian Federation: Human RightsI thank the Minister very much for the firm response and strong words in response to the urgent question. We stand alongside the protesters and, in particular, Alexei Navalny. We…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI thank the Prime Minister for his statement. Would he confirm what discussions have taken place with his counterparts in education to give ample time for teachers to plan their…27 Jan 2021