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HANSARD UkraineOn those who are circumventing sanctions, perhaps through third countries in central Asia or elsewhere, does the Minister of State believe that the current penalties for breaching…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Defence Acquisition ReformI welcome the statement, particularly the new thinking around factoring exports for the future into defence acquisition and procurement. I thank the Minister for his recent visit…28 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaOn the post-conflict governance of both the west bank and Gaza, does the Minister share with me some concern that while the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority has…27 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanOn the point about working together, perhaps outside this House, rather than inside it, may I say I completely agree with the hon. Gentleman—yes, I agree with His Majesty’s…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Ministerial Severance: ReformBefore the right hon. Lady moves on, will she give way?06 Feb 2024HANSARD Ministerial Severance: ReformI know this is an Opposition day debate, where the Government will get bashed—that is part of the convention and traditions of this House. However, on an important constitutional…06 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanEarlier in the debate, I asked the Minister’s colleague, my hon. and learned Friend the Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Michael Tomlinson), a question, which he suggested…06 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanOn criminal sanctions, the motion tabled by the Opposition—they will have to forgive me—is too generic, too sweeping and perhaps too adversarial. On criminal liability for the…06 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanI am glad the shadow Minister talked about “us”. I understand that this is an Opposition day debate and the Government will be criticised, but is it not the case that what the…06 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaI agree with the Secretary of State and the Government that we do not want to see an escalation in the region and that we want to be proportionate in our response and calibrate…05 Feb 2024HANSARDDisability Action PlanI welcome the disability action plan. The Minister mentioned the cost of living; I wondered what more could be done to speed up the transition to personal independence payments…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Somerset Council: Funding and GovernanceOrder. Forgive me—30 Jan 2024HANSARD Children’s Mental Health Week 2024Order. I am afraid I will have to impose a time limit of five minutes for each speech—we have about three left. We will move on to the Front-Bench speakers just before half-past,…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Children’s Mental Health Week 2024May I apologise to colleagues for being a minute late? I was informed about two minutes ago, so that was the best workout I have had in a while.30 Jan 2024HANSARD Somerset Council: Funding and GovernanceNo, I am not curtailing the hon. Gentleman’s speech, if he has anything more to contribute. I just gently remind him that he should address his remarks through the Chair rather…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Somerset Council: Funding and GovernanceOrder. There are Divisions in the House.30 Jan 2024HANSARDExtreme Weather Events: ResilienceI thank the Minister for his statement and I thank his officials in the Cabinet Office who do so much that is often unseen. On those with a higher public profile, will he join me…24 Jan 2024HANSARDCouncil Budget DeficitsWould the Minister like to put on record that he shares my thanks to Councillor Lezley Picton, the leader of Shropshire Council, who has done a fantastic job despite the…22 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. This Bill is dealing with a lot of the pull factors; at least, it mentions or implies approaching those in a more constructive and…17 Jan 2024HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewI commend the Government for commissioning the review and thank Lord Etherton for such a thorough piece of work. I also thank the Government for accepting all 49 of the…13 Dec 2023