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HANSARDSpecial Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief BillMay I put on record my thanks to my hon. Friend the Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce)? I am co-chairman of the all-party parliamentary group on Egypt, and she has been such a…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI congratulate my right hon. Friend on this Bill, which I fully support. Will she briefly give a summary of the Bill for those Members who might not have been following its…17 May 2024HANSARD Space Industry (Indemnities) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. Clause 1(a) is the central and crucial provision of the Bill, so I shall briefly explain its purpose and why it is…17 May 2024HANSARD Space Industry (Indemnities) BillWith the leave of the House, I would like to thank all Members of this House for attending. For those who attended Second Reading, I am pleased that we had fewer space-related…17 May 2024HANSARD Space Industry (Indemnities) BillI thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention. I can confirm that the Bill will set us on par with the United States and France, our friends and probably our main competitors…17 May 2024HANSARD Space Industry (Indemnities) BillMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. The Bill will help provide certainty for our space industry for many years to come. Of course, we need all the talent that we can provide…17 May 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks) BillMy hon. Friend is making an eloquent speech. Some of the most distressing cases that have come into my inbox over the years have involved a precious pet facing these sorts of…17 May 2024HANSARD Hajj FraudMy hon. Friend is making an eloquent speech. As a former deputy leader of Westminster City Council, I know the importance of the Muslim community there, just as I have an…17 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 15 May.15 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsResidents across the eastern villages of Woking, in Byfleet, West Byfleet and Pyrford, have seen a large number of proposed developments in recent years. Of particular concern is…15 May 2024HANSARD War Graves WeekMr Deputy Speaker, I completely agree with your words earlier that this has been an astonishingly eloquent debate, not least the speech of my hon. Friend the Member for Colchester…14 May 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Philip. I thank colleagues for being here to scrutinise the Bill. I am delighted to present a Bill that will help support…08 May 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his intervention and firm support for the Bill, which has cross-party support. The relevant Departments of Government and the space industry…08 May 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillThe Minister’s answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Windsor was absolutely correct, and I have further details in front of me that I am very happy to share with my hon. Friend.…08 May 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences BillI was elected in 2010, and was an MP of just a few months’ standing when my constituent Seema Misra approached me, saying that she had just been sentenced to jail. She was…29 Apr 2024HANSARD Children’s Cancer Care: South-EastLike several colleagues, I thank the existing hospitals for the amazing care that they have given over the years, but I agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Mole Valley: I do…13 Mar 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am delighted to be here to introduce a Bill that will help to support our thriving and dynamic space sector. It will…23 Feb 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillI thank honourable Members on both sides of the House for attending the debate and for their support. In particular, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wyre Forest (Mark…23 Feb 2024HANSARD Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Billrose—23 Feb 2024HANSARD Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI am highly supportive of the Bill, and I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on introducing it. Back in 2011, I had another successful private Member’s Bill, which is now the Sports…23 Feb 2024