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HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for his succinct and passionate opening speech. I always greatly valued his support in the past, when I chaired the all-party group…28 Apr 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I start by giving my heartfelt thanks to all those people who have been so incredibly welcoming and kind to new Peers. They range from members of the Leader’s Office to…12 Mar 2021HANSARDE-cigarettesYes, indeed. I call Jane Dodds.31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerWell, that is certainly not a fault with you, Mr Speaker. Your memory and recollection of every single name and detail regarding every colleague is beyond extraordinary. I have…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerMay I please ask for your indulgence, Mr Speaker? I have to go and chair a debate in Westminster Hall, but I should like, initially, to pay tribute to the Speaker’s Chaplain.…31 Oct 2019HANSARDE-cigarettesBrecon and Radnorshire—by-election win.31 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Forces VeteransI thank the Secretary of State for that reply, but when is the pursuit of brave Northern Ireland veterans and former members of the security services going to come to an end? Is…30 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Forces Veterans1. What steps his Department is taking to support armed forces veterans in Northern Ireland.30 Oct 2019HANSARDRail Performance6. What steps he is taking to improve rail performance.24 Oct 2019HANSARDRail PerformanceWill the Secretary of State give us an update on the investment in Ely north junction, which is pivotal to the introduction of a half-hourly service from London to King’s Lynn as…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsMay I congratulate the Prime Minister on his statesmanship, and indeed ingenuity, in delivering an offer that is serious and credible? If my email is anything to go by, there is…03 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would rather the Secretary of State answer my question actually, if the Minister does not mind.03 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Secretary of State confirm that the Prime Minister’s very welcome announcement yesterday about broadband access and mobile phone connectivity really will have a…03 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsMay I ask the First Secretary of State to turn his attention to Hong Kong? Yesterday’s events were truly awful. Obviously, the people suffering most are the victims of violence on…02 Oct 2019HANSARD YemenI thank the Minister and his Department for their work in helping to alleviate this appalling humanitarian crisis. They have set a superb example to other countries. What does the…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern IrelandIn congratulating the new Secretary of State, may I ask him what he plans to do about stopping the relentless hounding of Army and police veterans in respect of alleged historical…05 Sept 2019HANSARD School Funding: East AngliaWill the Minister look at the point about the long lead-in time in training more SENCOs? There is obviously a shortage at the moment and that could hold things up.03 Sept 2019HANSARD School Funding: East AngliaI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this timely and important debate. He and I have been working with Educate Norfolk and Norfolk heads over the past year or so. When we…03 Sept 2019HANSARD School Funding: East AngliaDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that there is also a problem in Norfolk with some schools that went into major building programmes under PPI? We heard at one school that we visited…03 Sept 2019HANSARD School Funding: East AngliaI congratulate the hon. Member for Norwich South (Clive Lewis) again on securing the debate.03 Sept 2019