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HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that we need to get the message out there. Ironically, people think that it is somehow easier to be a common law wife or husband, when it…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillI agree, and as always my hon. Friend brings his expertise in that industry to the Chamber. Yes, this does create tenancy rights, and again I do not see any reason why extending…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that this law would simply remove a statutory time bar so that the whole system does not fall? There will still be the need to prove a case and provide…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillI completely agree with my hon. Friend that all true followers of a faith would absolutely abhor what happened last night. No religion calls for blood, slaughter and murder in…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillIt is always a pleasure to be called to speak by you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and to see you in the Chair. This is a welcome chance to say something about this Lords amendment, but…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillI thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention; I was a great fan of his private Member’s Bill, which I am delighted to hear now has Royal Assent. On the impact this Bill might…15 Mar 2019HANSARDFuture Trade Deals: NHS and Other Public ServicesLast year I saw at first hand how the New Zealand Parliament handles the scrutiny of trade agreements to ensure that they deliver for the country’s economy and protect key public…14 Mar 2019HANSARDVictims Giving EvidenceI welcomed the publication of the victims strategy back in September but, as my hon. Friend will know, giving evidence is one of the most stressful parts of seeking justice for…12 Mar 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill (First sitting)Spectacle.11 Mar 2019HANSARDCommonwealth DayWhen I was out in New Zealand last year with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, I noticed not only an enthusiasm to remember the past links between our two countries but…11 Mar 2019HANSARD KashmirI very much welcome the tone of the Minister’s statement, and that of what was said by the shadow Minister and by the Scottish National party spokesperson. The sight of two…07 Mar 2019HANSARD Social Security and Employment Support for Disabled PeopleI welcome the announcements to bring in a better service for those seeking to make claims, in particular on the combination of assessments. An issue that is regularly picked up is…06 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry ContractsThank you for your guidance, Mr Speaker. I will of course observe that courtesy. I would not wish to prevent other Members from having the opportunity to contribute to this…05 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry ContractsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. When we are investing in border security, we do not usually put the exact details of what we are doing out there, do we? However,…05 Mar 2019HANSARDInfrastructure Funding: Devon and CornwallI thank my hon. Friend for his answer, although my Cornish is not quite up to his level, given that I am a Devon Member. The recent announcement of £80 million of funding for…05 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry Contractsrose—05 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry ContractsI am listening to my hon. Friend’s speech with quite some interest. If he had to choose between the risk of potential legal action and the risk of no medicines for our NHS, would…05 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry ContractsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. As I say, I naively thought that his position was to stay in the European Union, because that is what I keep hearing in virtually…05 Mar 2019HANSARDInfrastructure Funding: Devon and Cornwall1. What plans he has to allocate additional funding for infrastructure in Devon and Cornwall.05 Mar 2019HANSARD EU Exit Preparations: Ferry ContractsIf the hon. Gentleman is going to get up and say that it is not, that will be quite a surprise for quite a number of Scottish National party supporters.05 Mar 2019