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HANSARDArrest of Egyptian Human Rights AdvocatesI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this case to the main Chamber for our consideration. Does she agree that we have an obligation to use all diplomatic procedures available to…08 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling and LotteriesI thank the Minister for his statement about the review of the gambling industry, and I put on record my thanks to the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) for her…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Nagorno-KarabakhDoes the hon. Lady think that NATO has a key role to play? NATO members should adhere to rules and regulations. If members do not adhere to them, as in the case of Turkey, is it…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outFirst, could I say what a positive news story it was this morning when Margaret Keenan got her jab, followed by a fellow called William Shakespeare, which I thought was quite…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Kenyan Civil Service Pensions: Non-paymentI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on bringing this forward tonight. He and I talked last week about the issue. Does he not agree that in each constituency, my own included,…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillWe have a strong agrifood sector in Northern Ireland. There needs to be an understanding between the Northern Ireland Assembly and this place, to ensure that our agrifood sector…07 Dec 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Sentencing of Pro-democracy ActivistsWill the Minister outline how he is offering support to the peaceful pro-democracy stand against what many claim is Beijing aggression? Does he believe we are fulfilling our moral…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on Schools and ExamsI congratulate my good friend, the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis), on setting the scene, as he often does. He has brought his knowledge of education to the…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodI thank the Minister for her answers to the urgent question and also wish the negotiating team all the best for the next few hours, and perhaps the next few days. I have seen many…07 Dec 2020HANSARDExams and Accountability 2021I thank the Secretary of State for his statement. Will he outline the steps taken to ensure that devolved Administrations whose students carry out English board exams have all the…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to and Acceptance of CashI congratulate the hon. Member for Blackpool North and Cleveleys (Paul Maynard) on securing this debate. This is not the first time we have debated this subject in Westminster…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to and Acceptance of CashAs I said in my contribution, the Association of Convenience Stores has put forward ideas for helping the ATM system. I realise this is not the Minister’s responsibility to be…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Nurseries and Early Years SettingsThank you, Mr Hollobone. It is always a pleasure to make a contribution in Westminster Hall, but especially on such an important issue. I congratulate the hon. Member for…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseAccording to news reports, between Friday 6 November and Sunday 8 November, a Daesh-affiliated militant group attacked several villages in Mozambique and decapitated more than 50…03 Dec 2020HANSARDTransition Period: Business PreparednessI have been contacted by a large number of my constituents who are involved in the agrifood sector and other businesses. With special reference to the packaging of products and…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronation Street: 60th AnniversaryI am not sure how to respond, Mr Speaker. “Coronation Street” has been going all my life, and a wee bit more; and I understand, Mr Speaker, it has been going all your life, and a…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronation Street: 60th AnniversaryCharlie Lawson—that is exactly who it is. His character married Liz McDonald. I just loved hearing his accent, because when I come here to Parliament, my Northern Ireland accent…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronavirus VaccineWhat a joy it was at 7 o’clock this morning to see this news being broken, and to see the Secretary of State as well. I put on the record my thanks to the Secretary of State and…02 Dec 2020HANSARDCoronation Street: 60th AnniversaryI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. Julian Simmons had that role as the person who tells us about the “Coronation Street” episode that is on the way, giving us that wee…02 Dec 2020HANSARDAutomated External Defibrillators (Public Access)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the installation of automated external defibrillators in public buildings, sporting facilities, schools, higher…02 Dec 2020