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HANSARD London’s Economic Recovery: Covid-19Does the Minister agree that we need a Mayor who cares about London’s economic recovery and actually fights for it, rather than putting in place measures that restrict not only…23 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDoes the Leader of the House agree that at a time of national crisis it is essential that Parliament continues to conduct its business of holding Government to account and…22 Oct 2020HANSARDBlack History MonthI thank the hon. Member for Erith and Thamesmead (Abena Oppong-Asare) for securing this important debate. I want to speak today not on behalf of myself but on behalf of a dear…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn the light of the Darren Grimes case, from which it seems it is now permissible for a man to be subject to police investigation for simply asking a question—Orwell come to…15 Oct 2020HANSARDFlooding: Grant SchemesWhat steps his Department is taking to help ensure grant schemes are available to (a) homes and (b) businesses affected by flooding.15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Disability-Inclusive ResponseI thank the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Dr Cameron) for calling this debate on such an important topic. I want to highlight some of the issues that…15 Oct 2020HANSARDFlooding: Grant SchemesThe beautiful market town of Marlow sits adjacent to the Thames and is also on a floodplain. Can my hon. Friend assure the House that we will be fit for the future when it comes…15 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryI thank the Secretary of State for his financial support for Wales and for the devolved Welsh Government. Does he agree that, if the Welsh Government want to trigger further…14 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryWhat steps his Department is taking to support Wales’s economic recovery from the covid-19 outbreak.14 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Third sitting)Q What is the military international framework that our military allies adhere to for overseas operations—specifically, France, the US and Poland—or in NATO operations? I ask that…08 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Third sitting)Q But if we engage in joint military operations with allies, is it not more important that we are aligned with what our military allies view as the legal framework, rather than…08 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Third sitting)Q Could you also assume that it may be an investigative system on the chain of command and the point you have alluded to? I appreciate that, but it could also be that they are not…08 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (Second sitting)No.06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (First sitting)Q When you refer to the Human Rights Act, are you referring to upholding in the ECHR as opposed to the Court of Justice at the European Union? I find that interesting, given that…06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (First sitting)Q The EU Court of Justice has decided that it has jurisdiction over the European Court of Human Rights in terms of the Lisbon treaty and other national security elements. Why did…06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (First sitting)Q What about the national security element of the person’s defence? Who was there to make that national security defence for the armed forces personnel that was being prosecuted?…06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (First sitting)No one. Hilary Meredith: No, there was nobody there to help them.06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (First sitting)Q So for a whole aspect of what they were being prosecuted on, there was no information and no knowledge being shared. Hilary Meredith: No, and I think one of the issues that the…06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (First sitting)Q I do not know what your feelings are, but the European Court of Human Rights also uses the primary method of judicial interpretation as a living instrument, as a current-day…06 Oct 2020HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill (First sitting)Q What help are personnel given when they are accused? Hilary Meredith: There are two scenarios, depending on whether you are still in service or you are a veteran. If you are a…06 Oct 2020