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HANSARDUK Special Forces: Iraq and AfghanistanIt is one thing to have oversight, but what if it does not change the culture of acceptable behaviour that has brought about this investigation? One thing that the House does…07 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Billrose —20 Dec 2019HANSARDThe EconomyLet me begin by informing the House that I am a vice- chair of the all-party parliamentary group on blockchain. At a time of great change, politically, economically and socially,…24 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Capability and StrengthIf the Secretary of State wants to assess the strength of the armed forces, does he now agree that it is about time that they had a trade union to stand up for ordinary members of…21 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsI am mindful of these words: “What a fool I was. I was only a puppet, and so was Ulster, and so was Ireland, in the political game that was to get the Conservative Party into…19 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressThe United Kingdom Government’s Queen’s Speech, placed before the House by the Prime Minister, states: “As the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, my Government will ensure…14 Oct 2019HANSARDUS Tariffs: Scotch WhiskyMay I first congratulate—I think I might be the first Member to do so—the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) on securing this urgent…07 Oct 2019HANSARD No-deal Brexit: Schedule of Tariffsrose—07 Oct 2019HANSARDUS Tariffs: Scotch WhiskyYou are the Government of the United Kingdom.07 Oct 2019HANSARD No-deal Brexit: Schedule of TariffsIn the last hour, the President of the United States has tweeted: “As I have stated strongly before, and just to reiterate, if Turkey does anything that I, in my great and…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Irish Border: Customs ArrangementsIn order to make a proposed border solution work, there will have to be an element of Northern Ireland Executive control over the implementation of any putative agreement. With no…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Arms Export Licences (Saudi Arabia)With regard to the kindness of the House, may I be the first to thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dundee West (Chris Law) for securing this urgent question to expose the utter…26 Sept 2019HANSARD IranGiven that the Stena Impero’s headquarters are found in my constituency, it would be remiss of me not to say that I do not dispute the Secretary of State’s assertion that Iran is…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Thomas CookThe Secretary of State has sought to assure my constituents in the Vale of Leven and in Clydebank, and in offices across the UK, that their pensions are fine and that employment…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateLet me be clear: I will not surrender the votes of my constituents who voted to remain, and I will be damned if I will surrender their vote for their country, Scotland, to be an…25 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wonder whether you could advise me on process for what is supposed to be the mother of Parliaments. [ Interruption. ] Non-sober Members on the…09 Sept 2019HANSARDMessage to attend the Lords CommissionersWill you not take a peerage then?09 Sept 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election (No. 2)rose—09 Sept 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate the Secretary of State on his grand tour of Europe in recent weeks during the recess, notably to Finland, a nation of 5 million people and an enthusiastic member of…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern IrelandThe Secretary of State’s former boss instigated a review into the Home Office forcing British identity on those who identify as Irish, such as Emma de Souza back in February. Can…05 Sept 2019