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HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillThe Minister and everyone in the House will be aware that there have been three attacks in the last eight months carried out by those who were in prison and came out. Does the…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Misuse of Nitrous OxideI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. Many of us are aware of this issue, and I thank her for bringing it forward. The media has been full of stories, and so-called…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillIt is very important that we look at TPIMs to make sure they are usable, but does the hon. Gentleman agree it is very important that the Secretary of State’s hands are not tied by…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Windrush Lessons Learned ReviewI also thank the Secretary of State for her statement, for her control of the Windrush issue, and for her deep interest and commitment. There are some 30 recommendations in the…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillDoes the hon. Gentleman feel that those who have carried out acts of terrorism in the past, and perhaps have not been held accountable for them until this time, should be subject…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Endangered Species: Developing CountriesI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. The press and the media are full of these stories. I noticed over the weekend one story that said that…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Trade BillOur trading ability is something that concerns each and every one of us across the whole United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Would the hon. Gentleman be prepared…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus ResponseI thank the Secretary of State for his commitment and dedication. Can he give detail on the difference between reporting statistics that allowed coronavirus to be recorded as the…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Endangered Species: Developing CountriesOne story in the media over the weekend that I was aware of is that across the whole of Africa some criminal gangs have been involved in wildlife crime. Those gangs are mostly…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Trade BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that our fishing industry similarly needs the Trade Bill, to show our strength of purpose and ability to stand outside EU rules and regulations and stand…20 Jul 2020HANSARDChinaChina stands condemned in the world court of rights for its abuse of Christians and Uyghur Muslims, and this week is the 21st anniversary of China’s persecution of the Falun Gong,…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Trade BillNorthern Ireland producers in the agrifood sector export 75% of their products, so it is really important for us to have more markets and more markets will come across the world.…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement on the health update for Leicester. On masks, I fully understand the need to wear a mask when travelling on a bus, a train or a…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThere has been a significant increase in the number of individuals in Vietnam imprisoned for non-violent expression of their beliefs, with as many as 251 prisoners of conscience…16 Jul 2020HANSARD Restoration and RenewalIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner (David Simmonds). If he is seeking, as I understand he might be, a chance to visit Northern Ireland…16 Jul 2020HANSARDHistoric Churches: Covid-19First, let me say what a pleasure it is to have you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker, as I raise a subject that I know you have great interest in. I am very pleased to have an…16 Jul 2020HANSARDBritish Overseas Troops: Civil Liability ClaimsThe Minister has stated that fairness is at the heart of this, and I thank him for that. Does he agree that soldiers who are injured or deployed internationally in the service of…16 Jul 2020HANSARDHistoric Churches: Covid-19I did ask whether there would be any help for the choirs and the choristers, because I understand, and the Minister understands, the importance of encouraging and retaining the…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipCovid-19 has absolutely affected every walk of life. It is my belief that no person in this nation has been untouched by it, and the first words in the debate title are“covid-19”.…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipCan we take a moment to consider what we hope to achieve in today’s debate? My desire is simple: it is to say on behalf of Strangford, let us stop the tearing down and start the…15 Jul 2020