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HANSARD Real Fur SalesFrom his representations to Ministers, has the hon. Gentleman had any indication as to the reasons for their reluctance to do something that would be so popular—justifiably…14 Sept 2021HANSARD Real Fur SalesGiven that there is such overwhelming support in this House and among the public for taking this measure, can anyone understand why the Government are so reluctant to do something…14 Sept 2021HANSARD HS2We are starting to move to the nub of the question. First, HS2 was greatly flawed in its initial assumptions about the costs and benefits. The costs have escalated, but, most…13 Sept 2021HANSARD HS2Will the hon. Member give way?13 Sept 2021HANSARDAjax Armoured Vehicle ProcurementWe have learnt some things today. Unachievable does not actually mean unachievable. The Minister also said that if eventually the programme ends, the liability lies with General…09 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid Vaccine PassportsAs the Minister has indicated, many countries are already introducing checks in hospitality and entertainment venues, and a large number of our own citizens are visiting them on…08 Sept 2021HANSARDReview of the Gambling Act 2005I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Is there not also a very big supply chain for these outlets, and is it not a fact that the industry adds to…22 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the Minister’s acknowledgment that the virus is now endemic; indeed, the Government of Singapore have acknowledged that too. Unfortunately, Government dither on that may…22 Jul 2021HANSARDReview of the Gambling Act 2005It is not just online but offshore, which very often is unregulated.22 Jul 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateAs the Minister will know, I have long campaigned for a vaccine passport to enable individuals, society and the economy to speed up the return to normality, so I very much welcome…19 Jul 2021HANSARD Transport DecarbonisationThe Secretary of State is certainly in Duracell bunny mode today. I share the concern of the shadow Transport Minister about the lack of focus in making transport vehicles in…14 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State will be aware that Singapore has announced its plan to navigate from pandemic to endemic and to co-exist with the virus—they could almost have been reading…12 Jul 2021HANSARD UK Casino IndustryI thank the hon. Gentleman for drawing attention to regional casinos, but does he, like me, find strange the Government’s lack of desire to improve and upgrade the legislation? It…07 Jul 2021HANSARD UK Casino IndustryCan the Minister convey a greater sense of urgency? We are competing in a very competitive world—not only in this industry, but across a spectrum. Do we not need more urgency to…07 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingGo on, give way.24 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I think the previous speech, by the hon. Member for Yeovil (Mr Fysh), reveals why we need to get back into this Chamber, where we could have made…24 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingWas not one of the really detrimental outcomes of that that the services and the Ministry of Defence were pushing programmes to the right and therefore extending them out, adding…24 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingIs it not worse than that? Whereas the United States air force wanted to buy Brimstone and was prevented by congressional pressure—they knew it was a superior product—the MOD has…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipCan the hon. Member tell us which countries he thinks Britain can do trade deals with?24 Jun 2021HANSARD Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?24 Jun 2021