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HANSARD Ajax ProgrammeThere are reports in the media citing the leaked Government report on the procurement of Ajax tanks and stating that “the problems were known to the army as early as 2017, but…08 Jun 2021HANSARDWorld Press Freedom DayIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Damian Collins) on securing this important debate to mark…27 May 2021HANSARDUK Nuclear Warhead Replacement ProjectOn 15 March, in response to a written question by the right hon. Member for Ludlow (Philip Dunne), the Government confirmed that the UK replacement warhead for the Trident nuclear…24 May 2021HANSARDUK Nuclear Warhead Replacement ProjectWhat estimate he has made of the cost of the UK nuclear warhead replacement project.24 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe fifth Astute class nuclear submarine was delivered a month ago after many delays and ballooning costs over the last half decade. Given those delays, will the Secretary of…24 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllI start by acknowledging the important work of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee in scrutinising the Government’s plans for safe housing for all. I also put…18 May 2021HANSARD AfghanistanI am sure that we all pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of all those who served and of those who, sadly, lost their life. General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defence…20 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Producers: Level Trading FieldRemoving these measures would lead to the UK being one of the only steel markets without any protective measures for its steel industries. Does the Minister not agree that, while…15 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Producers: Level Trading FieldWhat steps her Department is taking to help ensure a level trading field for UK steel producers while the EU and US maintain import controls on steel goods.15 Apr 2021HANSARD Greensill CapitalIt is apparent in the text messages sent in April 2020 between the Chancellor and David Cameron, now published by the Treasury, that the Chancellor pushed the team to explore an…13 Apr 2021HANSARDTrade with the EU: Non-tariff BarriersWhat steps the Government are taking to simplify export procedures to the EU for UK manufacturers.25 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade with the EU: Non-tariff BarriersThe Road Haulage Association has highlighted that UK exports to the EU will not recover until summer at the earliest due to a shortage of customs agents. The industry estimates…25 Mar 2021HANSARDSame-sex Couples: Insemination ServicesAt present, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority guidance largely prohibits supplying sperm for insemination at home. Same-sex couples who are trying to get pregnant have…24 Mar 2021HANSARD New Plan for ImmigrationThe Home Secretary has spoken of efforts to strike agreements with countries outside Europe, with the intention of returning legitimate asylum seekers simply because of their…24 Mar 2021HANSARDSame-sex Couples: Insemination ServicesWhat assessment she has made of the ability of same-sex couples to access insemination services in the UK.24 Mar 2021HANSARDSri LankaThe seriousness and urgency of this debate cannot be overstated. The current presidential Administration of Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his brother Prime Minister…18 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewWith hostile states, non-state actors, terror and crime groups all posing a threat to the UK and our allies, it is important to be prepared to adapt and develop our…16 Mar 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Department for International Trade’s parliamentary export programme launched this year. Businesses in my constituency will be able to participate in a series of briefings over…11 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Electoral ReformsThe Chinese Government insist that they are within their rights to unilaterally propose these undemocratic changes to Hong Kong’s constitutional framework, as Hong Kong’s Basic…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI welcome some of the measures that the Chancellor has brought forward in the Budget. I am delighted that he listened to the concerns of the Showmen’s Guild in my constituency and…08 Mar 2021