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HANSARDGovernment ProjectsAs a civil engineer, I was never an enthusiastic supporter of HS2 as the cost-benefit analysis of the project was never completely clear to me. One thing I know as a civil…14 Jul 2022HANSARDCHOGM, G7 and NATO SummitsMy constituents are proud of the actions taken by this country and the Prime Minister in supporting Ukraine, its armed forces and the victims of Russian aggression in Ukraine.…04 Jul 2022HANSARDSteel SafeguardsI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. I am sure she will be aware that my constituency is home to several small and medium-sized enterprises, notably engineering companies…29 Jun 2022HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence in ConflictWe have had terrible reports of rape and sexual assault by Russian troops in Ukraine. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to ensure safe and effective evidence collection,…21 Jun 2022HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence in Conflict9. What steps her Department is taking to help protect women and girls from the use of rape and sexual violence in conflict.21 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action on the RailwayAccepting that there is never a good time to strike, does the Secretary of State agree that to do so when the cost of fuel is at impossibly high levels, people are struggling to…20 Jun 2022HANSARDPublic Order Bill (Fifth sitting)A lot of the suggestions coming from the shadow Minister seem to be predicated on the basis that the police do not know what they are doing and that they are completely devoid of…16 Jun 2022HANSARDPublic Order Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Lady made a point moments ago that she has the unfortunate situation of BAME members of her community being killed because of knife crime. We are ignoring an important…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTrade and Foreign Direct InvestmentAs the trade envoy to Brazil, I see the huge economic growth opportunities for both the UK and Brazil in the post-Brexit and post-pandemic environment. Does my hon. Friend agree…25 May 2022HANSARDTrade and Foreign Direct Investment6. What steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help increase trade and foreign direct investment in Wales.25 May 2022HANSARD Public Order BillIn 2019, the people of this country voted for a no-nonsense Government from the Conservative party, which is and always has been the party of law and order—whatever Opposition…23 May 2022HANSARD Public Order BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is regrettable that we have not been about to do much about police officers who seem to think it quite all right to commit acts of vandalism…23 May 2022HANSARD Public Order BillI thank my hon. Friend for making those points. In exposing himself, that individual probably made more sense than at any time when I have heard him speaking.23 May 2022HANSARD Public Order BillMy hon. Friend is quite right. If he was also referring to the individual whom we just described, I challenged that very person to come and stand against me in Dudley North. Let…23 May 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Health and Social Care Act 2012 provided for the establishment of health and wellbeing boards hosted by local authorities, and placed a duty on their commissioning functions…19 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI warmly welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement. Does she agree that, although we have heard many reasoned and well-evidenced examples from Opposition Members as to why the…17 May 2022HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeI was going to confine my speech to the Public Order Bill, but I will follow up on a few comments that the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) made. The more I listen…11 May 2022HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeIn fact, that invitation has already been made. I am going to print off a set of nomination papers, but I wonder about the 10 people this person might need for the form to be…11 May 2022HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeI think someone wants to intervene, Mr Deputy Speaker. This person intimidates many who are passing by, going about our business and representing our constituents—11 May 2022HANSARDPreventing Crime and Delivering JusticeWould the hon. Gentleman like to intervene?11 May 2022