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HANSARD Journalists: International ProtectionThe hon. Member for Beckenham (Bob Stewart) never screws up his speech. He spoke exceptionally well. I thank the right hon. Member for Maldon (Mr Whittingdale) for introducing the…09 Jan 2019HANSARDRoyal Marines: Basing ArrangementsI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate. Does he agree that it is essential that there remains a strong military presence that feeds into the local economy and…09 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe Minister mentions the issue of trust between the EU, the UK Government and Parliament. I say very, very gently to the Minister that there is also an element of trust between…09 Jan 2019HANSARDUK Space IndustryWill the Minister outline how many new jobs have been created to meet the need for 30,000 new employees that was highlighted in last May’s “Prosperity from Space” report?08 Jan 2019HANSARD Togo: Human RightsI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this matter to Westminster Hall for consideration. Does she agree that the shocking report of the death of a 12-year-old in the run-up to the…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Uganda: DemocracyI congratulate the hon. Member for Stockton South (Dr Williams) on bringing this debate to the House. I speak as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for international…08 Jan 2019HANSARD A40 in West Oxfordshire: CongestionI had the opportunity to be in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency through the armed forces parliamentary scheme. I have witnessed some of the problems he has on the roads in his…08 Jan 2019HANSARDCancer Workforce and Early DiagnosisI thank the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Jim Fitzpatrick) for securing this debate, and for giving us the opportunity to discuss this important issue. I am the Democratic…08 Jan 2019HANSARDCancer Workforce and Early DiagnosisI agree wholeheartedly with my hon. Friend and colleague, and although many people are dying from cancer, a larger number are surviving that diagnosis. I wish to thank the…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Armed Forces: AngusI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. At the moment, recruitment to the Army is very low. Newspaper reports today say that 20% of Army personnel are unfit to go to…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Nazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI congratulate the hon. Member for Hampstead and Kilburn (Tulip Siddiq) on bringing this matter to the House and giving us a chance to participate. I also thank the Minister for…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Tobacco Products and Public HealthI will be succinct, Madam Deputy Speaker. I just have a couple of quick questions for the Minister, but first let me say that I welcome the regulations. Before recess, I asked the…07 Jan 2019HANSARD UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human RightsI congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing this matter to the House for consideration. The report highlighted the alarming rise in food bank use. In my constituency, the Trussell…07 Jan 2019HANSARD UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human RightsMy constituency office is about 100 yards from the social security office—it is as close as that—and I have had numerous distressed people come from the social security office to…07 Jan 2019HANSARD NHS Long-term PlanI, too, congratulate the Secretary of State on the NHS 10-year long-term plan. There are between 6,000 and 8,000 rare diseases. One in 17 people, or 6% of the population, will be…07 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Tobacco Products and Public HealthWill the Minister give way?07 Jan 2019