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HANSARD Regulatory Impact Assessments (Legislative Scrutiny)The hon. Gentleman often brings things to the House that are very important, and this is certainly one of them. Does he agree that impact assessments, if produced reliably, can…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Proceedings During the Pandemic (No. 4)We are in exceptionally difficult times—we often say that, but it is the truth. We have to look at the issues and where we are. I understand the issues that the right hon. Member…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to make some brief comments in this debate. The Lord Chancellor is no longer here, but I thank him for setting the scene so well for us all to follow. As we are…02 Sept 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI thank the Secretary of State for his answers to the questions. Will he agree to appoint a specific Minister to attend Cabinet and the National Security Council to be responsible…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Regulatory Impact Assessments (Legislative Scrutiny)I must say that I am impressed by the number of people and businesses the Minister has met; that is an indication of the knowledge that he has gauged from them. May I make a quick…02 Sept 2020HANSARDDiabetes Screening: Covid-19It is nice to see you in your place again, Mr Speaker. I thank the Minister for her response, which is, as always, comprehensive. In relation to diabetes, I wish to ask about both…01 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [Lords]It is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder). I thank him for the fishy puns that he threw in. There were three of them altogether, and he…01 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [Lords]The Minister referred to the viability of the under-10 metre fleet, which is very important to us in Northern Ireland. Just last week, the Northern Ireland Fish Producers…01 Sept 2020HANSARDFisheries Bill [Lords]I respect the hon. Gentleman greatly, and he knows that, but does he not accept that the fishing sector wants a sustainable industry for the future and that, to achieve that, we…01 Sept 2020HANSARDDiabetes Screening: Covid-19What recent assessment he has made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on diabetes screening.01 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I thank the Secretary of State for all he has done: he has not been found wanting when it comes to responding in the way he should. Can the Secretary of State further outline if…01 Sept 2020HANSARD Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full OpeningThe Secretary of State mentioned in his statement that there were far too many inconsistent and unfair outcomes for A-level and AS-level students and that it is not reasonable for…01 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is always a pleasure to ask a question of the Minister. There are strong links between alcohol and domestic violence. Covid-19 shone a spotlight on the high levels of domestic…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportThe Minister will be familiar with the four horsemen of the apocalypse; I believe that Russia is one of those horsemen and a real danger to the free world. Will the Minister…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Summer AdjournmentIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Southend West (Sir David Amess). I reassure him that, as far as I am concerned and others on this side of the House, Southend is…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Summer AdjournmentWe look forward to that.22 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMay I say briefly that there are many MPs in this House who have been affected by terrorism? When I was talking to the hon. Member for Hertford and Stortford (Julie Marson)…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI have read and listened to past debates on this issue with great interest, and particularly those on parts of the Bill that bring Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI thank the Secretary of State very much for intervening. I do recall John Birch, Steven Smart, Michael Adams and Lance Corporal Bradley. I often think of the families of those…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Billindicated assent.21 Jul 2020