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HANSARD DefenceI thank the Minister for giving way, and it is welcome that we are talking about the armed forces on the Floor of the House. We have heard in some remarks a focus on how we can…18 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceWill the Minister give way?18 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and not to be last, which is my usual position in the batting order. I will keep my remarks reasonably brief—I say particularly to those…18 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceNo one should feel afraid to contact their Member of Parliament in any scenario. At the end of the day, we are here to act as our constituents’ advocates and champions, and…18 Feb 2019HANSARD DefenceIt is great to hear of the service my hon. Friend is still offering to his constituents where he was once their commander but is now offering that as their Member of Parliament.…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Travel DisruptionI am sure the Secretary of State, like me, will reflect that it is always interesting to hear those who complain about the potential impact of a no deal then complaining about…14 Feb 2019HANSARDYemen8. What recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen.13 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenBefore Christmas, there was much discussion about the ceasefire around the port of Hodeidah and the prospects that it would bring for improving the humanitarian situation in…13 Feb 2019HANSARDRural Post Offices19. Thank you, Mr Speaker. As the Minister will be aware, there are a number of small rural post offices in Devon and Cornwall—indeed, a new one is being opened in Torbay. Will…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]Given the restrictions on time, I will curtail my speech and take out remarks I might have made; I am conscious that colleagues would also like to speak. I always agree with the…12 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement. Does she agree with me that extending article 50 just to have more months of procrastination and to allow some people to carry on dishing…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Legislation against Female Genital MutilationI was one of the few Members here on Friday afternoon. I have also used the “object” procedure, mostly to object to Bills that my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Sir…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Universities: Financial SustainabilityThe Minister will have seen the growth in the universities sector over the past few years, particularly as the student caps have been removed, and he will be aware that Torbay…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSeaborne FreightI am sure that, like me, the Secretary of State finds it interesting to come into this Chamber one day and hear complaints about the potential impact of no deal, and to come in…11 Feb 2019HANSARDCounter-Daesh UpdateIt is reassuring to hear what the Secretary of State has said today and to have an indication, for those of us who supported military action against Daesh, of what needed to be…11 Feb 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Debt RepaymentsI welcome the reduction in the maximum deduction rate, but what analysis has the Minister done of what that may mean for the poorest households and how will he communicate the…11 Feb 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage BillI will not give way, because we are tight for time. I do not want to rob the Minister or the shadow Minister of their chance to speak. I would also be interested to hear from the…08 Feb 2019HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Service Animals) BillI will keep my remarks fairly short, in the spirit of the debate, and given my keenness to see the Bill progress through the House today. I welcome the fact that it has made the…08 Feb 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage BillMy hon. Friend may be missing that meeting, but her constituents will see her in the Chamber yet again standing up on the issues that make a difference to Cumbria and her area in…08 Feb 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage BillI will keep my remarks fairly brief; I have no intention of taking the debate towards 2.30 pm, because the Bill is very welcome and will make a difference to many communities. It…08 Feb 2019