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HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventAs of yesterday, across Clydebank, Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven, 300 men and women—my constituents—have died of covid-19. Most were intubated, the vast majority were alone, and…11 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraine: Territorial IntegrityThe worrying developments in Ukraine along with those in Kazakhstan demonstrate the need for us to be able to understand the Russian Federation and its motivations, however…10 Jan 2022HANSARD Consular Support for British CitizensI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that intervention, which makes my point. If the United Kingdom Government want to be global Britain, they should be the global Britain of the…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDowning Street Christmas Parties InvestigationOn 16 December, on national television, the Prime Minister asked everyone to exercise “the greatest possible personal responsibility.” London also went into tier 3 restrictions,…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Consular Support for British CitizensIt is always good to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), and I hope his new blue passport will open up doors on the issue we are discussing today—even though the…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Consular Support for British CitizensIf there were clarity about the basics of what the consular service can do, it would be a start. It could be put online and regularly reviewed.09 Dec 2021HANSARD Consular Support for British CitizensGiven that there is clear evidence that my constituent Jagtar Singh Johal has been arbitrarily detained, why will the Government not agree that this UK citizen is being…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDefence CommitteeI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Sarah Atherton) on chairing a most extraordinary exposition of some of the most profoundly disturbing issues that women face…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Customs Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2021It is good to see you in the Chair, Mr Davies. I have a few points for the Minister. It was interesting that they wanted to be clear that the checks were not required before we…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Magnitsky Sanctions: Human Rights AbusesIt is great to see you in the Chair, Mrs Miller. Let me congratulate the hon. Member for Rhondda (Chris Bryant) on gaining the debate and the members of the all-party group on the…08 Dec 2021HANSARDDraft Customs Safety and Security Procedures (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2021The Minister must recognise the point made by the OBR. Also, GB may have left the European Union, but Northern Ireland has full access to the single market.08 Dec 2021HANSARD Magnitsky Sanctions: Human Rights AbusesI will indeed, Mrs Miller; I will come to a conclusion in just a moment. What we are seeing in Hong Kong are freedoms being destroyed and the rule of law, democracy and the right…08 Dec 2021HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Before the Leader of the House departs the Chamber, I wonder if he would respond to a point of order relating to what he said in…02 Dec 2021HANSARDBritish ExportsExports from Northern Ireland to Ireland were €2.8 billion in the first nine months of this year, up 60% on the same period in 2020. Does the Minister agree that while Brexit has…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLet us try again, Madam Deputy Speaker. Exports from Ireland to GB soared in the first six months of 2021 after Brexit, as imports sent in the opposite direction declined. I…02 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt may disappoint you, Madam Deputy Speaker, but it will come as no surprise that I am no monarchist. Nevertheless, I am sure that the Leader of the House will join me today in…02 Dec 2021HANSARDClimate Change: Indigenous Peoples6. What plans he has to promote the voices of indigenous people in climate change discussions during the UK’s presidency of the COP.01 Dec 2021HANSARDClimate Change: Indigenous PeoplesI am grateful to the COP26 President for his response. The territories of the world’s 370 million indigenous people cover 24% of the world’s land and contain 80% of the world’s…01 Dec 2021HANSARDConduct of the Right Hon. Member for Uxbridge and South RuislipWill the hon. Gentleman give way?30 Nov 2021HANSARDConduct of the Right Hon. Member for Uxbridge and South RuislipWill the hon. Gentleman give way?30 Nov 2021