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HANSARDAgricultural PolicyA no-deal Brexit would mean that the UK would not be listed as an approved country for agricultural exports to the EU. Gaining that status could take months to negotiate. Given…24 Jan 2019HANSARDAppropriate ME TreatmentI thank and congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow North West (Carol Monaghan) on her commendable perseverance in pursuing this matter. Like others, I have been approached by…24 Jan 2019HANSARDAfghanistan5. What diplomatic steps the Government are taking to help ensure the safety of the Hazara community in Afghanistan.22 Jan 2019HANSARD Freehold Estate FeesI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. She mentioned Greenbelt. I have a problem in my constituency that goes back 16 years, when a group of people purchased houses…22 Jan 2019HANSARDAfghanistanI thank the Minister for his reply. The Hazara community in Afghanistan is increasingly being targeted by not only the Taliban in Afghanistan, but Daesh infiltrating from…22 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityBefore I call the next speaker, I make it quite clear that I will call the Front-Bench spokespeople at 10.30 am. A lot of Back Benchers want to contribute—I am told 10—so I…15 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe Attorney General opened this debate by saying that this situation was ineluctable. The fact is that it was not. It only became ineluctable when the Prime Minister, failing to…15 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityOrder. I will now impose a three-minute time limit.15 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityOrder. I call Andrea Jenkyns, who has a four-minute advisory time limit. After her speech I will impose a three-minute time limit.15 Jan 2019HANSARD Journalists: International ProtectionI am going to call John Howell now. I am imposing a four-minute time limit on your speech, Mr Howell, consistent with my previous guidance. I indicate to other speakers that after…09 Jan 2019HANSARDAfghanistan: Hazara CommunityOn 4 December, the Minister for Asia and the Pacific said that British embassy staff had met Afghan Government representatives from the affected area to discuss the situation. Can…09 Jan 2019HANSARD Journalists: International ProtectionI am sure that it can be, Mr Stewart. Thank you for that correction and, indeed, for the very interesting tale that you were able to tell us today.09 Jan 2019HANSARDAfghanistan: Hazara Community4. What steps her Department has taken to provide humanitarian support to civilians from the Hazara community displaced by the Taliban’s recent offensive in central Afghanistan.09 Jan 2019HANSARD Journalists: International ProtectionOrder. I have just realised that my arithmetic was slightly out and that I will have to call the Front-Bench spokespeople at 5.9 pm, so there is a now a two-minute time limit.09 Jan 2019HANSARD Journalists: International ProtectionOrder. I have seven speakers listed and intend to call the Front-Bench spokespeople by 5.14 pm. If Members who I call can confine their remarks to four minutes each, we will get…09 Jan 2019