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HANSARDMigrant Crossings: Role of the MilitaryBehind the criminal gangs often lie the root causes of disease, famine, poverty, poor governance, conflict and war. We have heard reference today to Syria, Iraq and Libya. My hon.…18 Jan 2022HANSARD UkraineI welcome the Defence Secretary’s statement today. He will know that, in 2014, Russian aggression severely degraded the Ukrainian navy. Will he update the House on the Ukrainian…17 Jan 2022HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandBefore we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandBefore I call Ian Paisley, will hon. Members please check that their mobile devices are on silent?14 Dec 2021HANSARD Abortion Services Commissioning: Northern IrelandI ask the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) to wind up at about 3.38 pm, to allow the Front-Bench Members 10 minutes each.14 Dec 2021HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek clarity on a point of procedure. Earlier, the Leader of the Opposition invoked Her Majesty the Queen in the political exchange, and I…08 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineI recently visited Ukraine with Foreign Office Ministers as part of the Crimea forum, as set out in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Does my hon. Friend agree that…07 Dec 2021HANSARDSMEs: Access to FinanceI remind hon. Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when not speaking in the debate. This is in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCervical ScreeningWould colleagues please leave the room via the door marked “Exit” and observe social distancing? Thank you again to our excellent technical teams.19 Jul 2021HANSARDCervical ScreeningBefore I call Mike Kane, there has been a slight adjustment to the call list. I will call Dr Philippa Whitford after Mr Kane, and then Alex Norris.19 Jul 2021HANSARDCervical ScreeningHon. Members will be aware that social distancing is no longer in operation. I remind hon. Members that Mr Speaker has encouraged us all to wear masks. I also remind hon. Members…19 Jul 2021HANSARDCervical ScreeningBefore I call John Lamont, I have to say that even though the attendants have been fantastic in helping with the air conditioning, it is still very warm, so if hon. Members want…19 Jul 2021HANSARDMicrochipping of PetsWe are still in the hybrid setting, as hon. Members will have noted. Mr Speaker has asked me to remind all colleagues that they are expected to remain for the entire debate. I…28 Jun 2021HANSARD Loss of Secret DocumentsPutting aside the particulars of this recent incident, may I ask the Minister of State when the Government will introduce their reform of the Official Secrets Act, particularly on…28 Jun 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghI rise to join my constituents and people throughout the country, the Commonwealth, and around the world in mourning the loss of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of…12 Apr 2021HANSARD Integrated Review: Defence Command PaperI welcome this thoughtful defence Command Paper, particularly the new investment in space, cyber, autonomous vehicles, defence intelligence and defence science. But is it not the…22 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewMay I welcome the Prime Minister’s putting diplomacy at the very heart of the integrated review? With new resources going into the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, do…16 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsWill the Prime Minister join me in thanking Shropshire’s defence engineers, in both the public and private sectors, who are currently working on the Warrior and Boxer military…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: VaccinationsWould the Minister like to join me in thanking NHS staff in Telford and Wrekin and Shropshire for having vaccinated more than 15,000 people already? Could he also reassure my…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Defence Manufacturing and Procurement: ShropshireI beg to move, That this House has considered defence manufacturing and procurement in Shropshire. I thank Mr Speaker for allowing me the opportunity to bring this issue to the…16 Dec 2020