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HANSARDIndia-UK Trade NegotiationsWhat do shared values mean, when a UK citizen born in this country—a full UK citizen with a full UK passport—can be arbitrarily detained by an ally?22 Feb 2022HANSARDAutomotive SectorThe Government hate a monopoly, so can the Minister come to the Dispatch Box and tell my constituents who are former employees of Together Energy why his Government are using the…22 Feb 2022HANSARDUkraineThree weeks ago, the Prime Minister said that sanctions would “come down like a steel trap in the event of the first Russian toecap crossing into more sovereign Ukrainian…22 Feb 2022HANSARDIndia-UK Trade NegotiationsIt is good to see you in the Chair, Mr Davies. I thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for securing this debate. It has been interesting and, in many ways,…22 Feb 2022HANSARDIndia-UK Trade NegotiationsWhile the UK was a member of the European Union, it was the fly in the ointment of a trade deal with the Republic of India, over two specific issues: whisky tariffs, and the fact…22 Feb 2022HANSARDIndia-UK Trade Negotiationsrose —22 Feb 2022HANSARDGender Recognition ActNo, I will not. [ Interruption. ] Actually, I will give way to the hon. Lady. She is taking up my time, though.21 Feb 2022HANSARDGender Recognition ActI think the hon. Lady acquainted herself with her notion of politics and biology in her own speech. My only hope is that the UK Government will recognise that by embracing greater…21 Feb 2022HANSARDGender Recognition ActIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Christopher, and to hear so many Members speak with passion on both sides of the debate. In 2015, the Oireachtas—for those who do not…21 Feb 2022HANSARDDraft Waste and Agriculture (Legislative Functions) Regulations 2022It is nice to see you in the Chair, Mr Bone. I join the official Opposition in saying that we will not oppose the delegated legislation in front of us. I am grateful that the…09 Feb 2022HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last Monday, in my constituency, I had the immense privilege of assisting to hoist the holocaust memorial flag to commemorate everyone…07 Feb 2022HANSARDCost of LivingI am grateful that my hon. Friend mentioned energy prices. Does she agree that the UK Government’s penchant for reducing investment in onshore wind farms, as well as removing…25 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineThe Prime Minister will get every support from the SNP Benches for defending national self-determination within Europe. Does he not agree that it is time that the UK Government…25 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Parties: Police InvestigationLast night, the food critic Jay Rayner, quoting the late, great Julia Child, said “a party without cake is just a meeting. Johnson’s staffers supplied a cake. Ergo, it was a…25 Jan 2022HANSARDCost of Livingrose—25 Jan 2022HANSARDCost of LivingDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that energy market reform also requires a reform of transmission charges? While in most parts of England a subsidy will be given to provide energy,…25 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsTwo years ago, Together Energy was providing 350 jobs in my constituency, leading on innovation for small and medium-sized utility companies. Yesterday, it went bust. While his…19 Jan 2022HANSARDMigrant Crossings: Role of the MilitaryNearly five years on the Defence Committee has demonstrated to me that the woeful legacy of a decade of cuts to non-frontline services mean there is probably little option. The…18 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]Maybe I should have asked the Minister this question, but does the hon. Member think that when the Government are creating the committee to advise Ministers, it would be advisable…18 Jan 2022HANSARD UkraineIt is mere coincidence that I am wearing the tartan tie of the Republic of Estonia today, Madam Deputy Speaker. Reflecting on that nation’s history, will the Secretary of State…17 Jan 2022