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HANSARD Health Measures at UK BordersI thank the Home Secretary for advance sight of her statement. Many of those who will be caught by these new measures will be travelling as the result of family bereavement and…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh), and I confess that I am slightly frustrated sitting here in my sitting room in Orkney. I…27 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Border: Covid ProtectionsMeasures of this sort have been a feature of all the systems that have been most effective in tackling coronavirus around the world, so the question that most people will want to…26 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillThis Bill has had an exceptionally long gestation, and it is a matter of great regret to me and to my party that, unfortunately, we have learned today that it is to be delayed…26 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: May ElectionsLooking at the electoral procedures to be followed, though, we can all see areas, such as the collection of nomination signatures, where there is potential for unnecessary…21 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: May ElectionsWhat steps the Committee is taking to ensure the safe conduct of elections planned for May 2021 during the covid-19 outbreak.21 Jan 2021HANSARDEquitable LifeThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am delighted to take part in the debate, so absolutely no apology is necessary. Here we go again. I think I have lost count—as you no doubt…21 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerThe Times reports today that the Home Office was warned in July 2019 that police databases were “creaking” and that they operated on “end of life, unsupported hardware and…18 Jan 2021HANSARDLong CovidI congratulate and thank my hon. Friend the Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) for having applied for and secured the debate, and also for setting up the all-party…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if he will make a statement on the consequences of the EU trade and co-operation agreement as it applies to…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryFor years, this Government have promised our fishing industry a sea of opportunity, but, today, our boats are tied up in harbour, their propellers fouled with red tape…14 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Disruption to TradeI have to say to the right hon. Gentleman that I have lost count of the number of occasions on which he has stood at the Dispatch Box and given us all sorts of assurances that…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Xinjiang: Forced LabourFrustrating though it is for many of us, I understand the Foreign Secretary’s reluctance to engage on the question of genocide, but he will know from his own professional…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainThree minutes is not a great deal of time to talk about a subject as big as Britain’s place in the world as global Britain, so this evening I want to challenge the House to think…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Economic UpdateThe Chancellor’s assertion that the Prime Minister’s trade deal means that businesses can now start to do things differently and better will have been heard with total incredulity…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Immigration Rules: Supported AccommodationI too congratulate the right hon. Member for Romsey and Southampton North (Caroline Nokes) on obtaining this very important urgent question. It is quite remarkable that, but for…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Online Harms ConsultationMay I welcome the return of pre-legislative scrutiny? If ever there were an instance that required it, this is certainly it. Can I press the Secretary of State on the duty of care…15 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Relations with QatarThe Minister is right to highlight the role of Qatar Airways. He will also be aware that, as things stand in relation to covid, the contribution of Qatar in respect of the Gavi…10 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Relations with QatarI thank the Minister for his reply, and all Members who have taken part in what has been a very good and balanced debate. It is clear that the relationship is strong, and that…10 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Relations with QatarI beg to move, That this House has considered UK relations with Qatar. It is a pleasure to serve with you chairing, Ms Rees. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for making…10 Dec 2020