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HANSARD Northern IrelandIn the absence of a Stormont Government, and in view of the potential difficulties arising from no deal, will the Secretary of State clarify who will make decisions during that…05 Sept 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealWhat provision have the Government made to support Welsh farmers in the event of a 40% tariff on 1 November?04 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionI voted to trigger article 50, but the then Prime Minister called a general election, and I set down red lines to my constituents about what kind of deal I would vote for. The…04 Sept 2019HANSARDFCO Support for Persecuted ChristiansIn a letter to me, the Government have indicated that they will look at sanctions against those who persecute Christians, or indeed those of other religious beliefs. Has the right…25 Jul 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentTo inform the debate, could the Prime Minister tell the House what the tariffs are under World Trade Organisation rules for sheep, planes and cars—the key industries in my…25 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health Act 1983The hon. Member for Bermondsey and Old Southwark has the opportunity to wind up, if he so wishes.25 Jul 2019HANSARDFCO Support for Persecuted Christians10. What steps the Church of England is taking to help implement the recommendations in the final report of the Bishop of Truro’s independent review for the Foreign Secretary of…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Female Offender Strategy: One Year OnI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate, Ms Ryan. In the short time that I have, I want to place on the record my support for the female offender strategy.…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Female Offender Strategy: One Year OnIt is very important that we try to support women who have committed offences. Sometimes they have committed them because forces have driven them to it. We need to find an…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Batten DiseaseMy hon. Friend the Member for Rhondda (Chris Bryant) made the point about international co-operation, which already exists. A European agency examining the treatment of rare…22 Jul 2019HANSARDTelecoms Supply Chain ReviewThe Intelligence and Security Committee issued a statement on Friday saying that the UK network had to be built in such a way as to withstand attack from any quarter. The…22 Jul 2019HANSARDDetaineesAs a member of the ISC, I welcome the recommendations the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has accepted, but could he establish the principle that it is for the ISC, not the…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesT3. One in 10 of the world’s population still do not have access to clean, decent water supplies. I know the Government are trying hard to rectify that, but will the Secretary of…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Drug Treatment ServicesI am grateful that my hon. Friend has raised the issue of crime. Is he aware that crime prevention orders and drug and alcohol treatment orders attached to sentences have fallen?…16 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Do Ministers support the Treasury’s proposed VAT rise to 20% for solar-based products, and what assessment have they made of its impact on installations?16 Jul 2019HANSARDDetainee Mistreatment: Judge-led InquiryThe Intelligence and Security Committee, on which I sit, finished its investigation on rendition, but the Government refused it access to certain individuals, so it could not…15 Jul 2019HANSARDHostile State ActivityThe Home Secretary will know that police numbers remain key to hostile state activity prevention. I have still not heard an answer to the question that my right hon. Friend the…15 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI agree wholeheartedly with my hon. Friend. Disposable income is one of the big issues. Online sales are also a big issue. The cost of shops and rent and business rates is…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Retail StrategyI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on opening the debate this afternoon. I declare an interest as chair of the USDAW group of Members of Parliament…10 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I agree with the Secretary of State’s last point, but in order to achieve that he will need to reverse the trend that has seen a fall in drug and alcohol rehabilitation…09 Jul 2019