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HANSARDTen-Year Drugs StrategyRichard Lewis, the chief constable of Cleveland police who is soon to take the helm at Dyfed-Powys, wrote in The Guardian recently that problem drug use must be seen as a health…06 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateLuckily, the omicron variant was picked up quite quickly in South Africa due to its genome sequencing capability; otherwise we could be in a worse position. What are the British…06 Dec 2021HANSARD Community Energy SchemesIs that not the key point? We need to increase our renewable generation of electricity, but the reality is that where there are projects, especially in rural areas, there is often…30 Nov 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismMy intervention is further to that of the right hon. Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper), who made the key point: what assessment have the British Government made of the impact…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismSuccessive incumbent independent reviewers of terrorism legislation have all argued for the introduction of timeliness in respect of proscription orders; are the British…24 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillI do not question that the hon. Gentleman’s new clause is well intentioned. Does he believe that the standardisation would happen in conjunction with the four Governments working…23 Nov 2021HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsIn response to the British Government’s policy, the Albanian Government have said that Albania “will never be a hub of anti-immigration policies of bigger and richer countries.”…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillThe hon. Lady will, of course, understand that one of our key aims must be to stop younger generations taking up smoking in the first place. Does she believe that her…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillWill the Minister give way?22 Nov 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 17 November.17 Nov 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister will be aware of the considerable public concern in relation to the impression that significant political donations can help acquire a peerage. The hon. Member…17 Nov 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeThe hon. and learned Lady is presenting a forensic case in her usual style. Does she agree with the International Observatory of Human Rights that one way around that issue might…16 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP26A potential barrier to the accelerated move towards 100% zero emission vehicles that the Prime Minister mentioned in his statement is grid capacity, particularly in rural areas…15 Nov 2021HANSARDGiving Every Baby the Best Start in LifeThe right hon. Member is making a very comprehensive speech. Does she also agree that the Government should look at the issue of shared parental leave? The stats seem to indicate…09 Nov 2021HANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaDiolch yn fawr iawn, Mr Speaker. The Minister will know that the situation is very worrying. If it quickly deteriorates into conflict, the inevitable consequence will be a refugee…09 Nov 2021HANSARDGiving Every Baby the Best Start in LifeI am extremely grateful to the hon. Lady for securing the debate, and she is making some very important points. Does she agree that one of the worst situations expectant parents…09 Nov 2021HANSARD Nuclear Energy (Financing) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for the very considered manner in which he is presenting his case. Is there anything in his mind that would stop the UK Government using this new…03 Nov 2021HANSARD Nuclear Energy (Financing) BillI do not question the hon. Gentleman’s expertise or knowledge on this issue, but perhaps he can help me out. From the Minister’s letter, and from what the hon. Gentleman himself…03 Nov 2021HANSARDG20 and COP26 World Leaders SummitIn his statement, the Prime Minister said: “We have the technology to do what is necessary: all that remains in question is our resolve.” With that in mind, why do the British…03 Nov 2021HANSARD Nuclear Energy (Financing) BillIs not the problem with the Government’s proposals that the new financing model, which is very favourable, goes towards only one technology? Are the British Government not…03 Nov 2021