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HANSARD SPAC NationWhat the hon. Gentleman has illustrated tonight is worrying to everyone who has heard it. It is hard not to be moved and to feel concerned. The magnitude and the massiveness of…08 Jan 2020HANSARDUK Special Forces: Iraq and AfghanistanI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way—I sought his permission to intervene. Does he agree that our British Army have served in the most difficult wars and conflicts and that…07 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: SecurityI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. Iran is no longer a place of cultural, historical and human rights diversity. Under General Soleimani and the Quds Force of the…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI am very respectful of the hon. Lady’s position and the position of others in this House. However, when she refers to coming together, does she understand that we on the Unionist…07 Jan 2020HANSARD Southend: City StatusI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his hard work to ensure that Southend will achieve city status. Southend has many great things: a strong city centre, churches, a…20 Dec 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt is clear that a number of issues will make Northern Ireland a less Unionist region of the United Kingdom. Fishermen who bring fish back to Portavogie will be subject to a…20 Dec 2019HANSARD Electoral PracticesWill the hon. Gentleman give way?19 Dec 2019HANSARD Electoral PracticesIt is always a pleasure to be involved in an Adjournment debate, and as this is the first one of the season, I was obviously keen to come along and support the hon. Member for…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention, and he is absolutely right. No matter what happens, when the money comes across, we need to have a Minister in place to ensure that…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Electoral PracticesThe voter ID system in Northern Ireland requires photographic identification. Some people have licences, some have passports, and some have neither, but they may have a bus pass…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Electoral PracticesIn Northern Ireland, we have had a number of examples of well-orchestrated, well-detailed and witnessed instances of illegal voting taking place. The Electoral Commission in…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Electoral PracticesI thank the hon. Gentleman for being so gracious in allowing interventions. Northern Ireland already has voter ID, and it is successful. People find that it works. Although there…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Banbury (Victoria Prentis), who I thank for her contribution. I am pleased to see you in your place, Mr Deputy Speaker, and it was…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Renaissance of East Anglian Fisheries StudyI thank the hon. Gentleman for initiating the debate. Is he aware that UK vessels land some 40% of the catch from UK waters, whereas Norway and Iceland, for instance, land 83% and…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]The House is clearly united on seeing justice and doing right by those who have been abused and who have waiting too long for recognition and a form of restitution. I thank the…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Ever mindful that this Parliament is coming to an end very shortly, may I ask what we can do in this House to ensure that something happens about…05 Nov 2019HANSARDRetail Crime PreventionIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Mr Betts. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Delyn (David Hanson) on securing it. There are not many debates in Westminster Hall…05 Nov 2019HANSARD School Uniform CostsI am ever mindful of the different aspect in Northern Ireland, but I am conscious of those who are in in-work poverty. Have the Government had an opportunity to assess the extent…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Suffolk)First, may I, too, publicly congratulate you, Mr Speaker, on your election as the Speaker of the House? It was a great pleasure to watch that. The hon. Gentleman is absolutely…05 Nov 2019HANSARD School Uniform CostsIt is always a pleasure to speak in Westminster Hall. I thank the hon. Member for Henley (John Howell) for what he said; it is nice almost to complete this Parliament in…05 Nov 2019