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HANSARD Recent Violence in IndiaThe Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the violence it has precipitated would be concerning enough if it was a single isolated act, but we all know that it is not; it comes on the…03 Mar 2020HANSARD British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and CoronavirusEven allowing for probable under-reporting, the rate of death from coronavirus in Iran is probably the worst in the world, currently running at about 7%. Of course, our concerns…02 Mar 2020HANSARD Medicines and Medical Devices BillThe provisions on veterinary medicines are essentially a straight lift from the human medicines part of the Bill. There is one significant difference, of course: animals that have…02 Mar 2020HANSARD Hong KongI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to place requirements on the Government relating to the Sino-British Joint Declaration 1984 and human rights in Hong Kong; to…25 Feb 2020HANSARDSyria: Security SituationI welcome what the Minister said about the recent attacks on hospitals. He will be aware that there have been at least 578 such attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in 890…24 Feb 2020HANSARDUK FisheriesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I congratulate the hon. Member for South East Cornwall (Mrs Murray) on obtaining the debate, which, as the right…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) Bill (Business of the House)I beg to move a manuscript amendment, in paragraph (6), after sub-paragraph (b) insert— “(ba) the question on any amendment, new clause or new schedule selected by the chairman or…12 Feb 2020HANSARDTradeIf the Secretary of State truly values the trade between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom, why is he prepared to countenance a situation in which we would lose…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Civil Aviation Authority: Aviation SafetyThe Minister says that the flight crew were told that it would not be possible to extend due to the industrial action, but I do not understand that to have been the case. It may…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Civil Aviation Authority: Aviation SafetyOf course, we have done so; we have all been briefed together about this matter. I can tell the hon. Gentleman that the concerns that I have expressed today are exactly those held…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Civil Aviation Authority: Aviation SafetyThat is a good parallel, because the proposal was for all the coastguard services to be provided from two stations, one in Hampshire and the other in Aberdeen. It is the same…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Civil Aviation Authority: Aviation SafetyWe come to the nub of the matter. I make no complaint about the CAA and the way it has conducted this process, inasmuch as it has done so entirely in accordance with its own…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Civil Aviation Authority: Aviation SafetyI beg to move, That this House has considered the Civil Aviation Authority and aviation safety. It is, as ever, a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I thank the…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Civil Aviation Authority: Aviation SafetyNormally we have two or three minutes to sum up. I assure the House that I will not take the full 21 minutes available to me. I thank the Minister for his response. It indicated…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationThe hon. Gentleman may wish to remind his colleagues in the Treasury of a helpful precedent that they may wish to follow. The coalition Government cut the duty rate on spirits by…05 Feb 2020HANSARDEU Withdrawal Act: Effect on the Union10. What assessment he has made of the effect of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020 on the Union.05 Feb 2020HANSARDEU Withdrawal Act: Effect on the UnionThe Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster told us yesterday that we do not need a deal with the European Union. If he is right, what will that mean for the future of Northern…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Global BritainIf the concept of a global Britain is to have any meaning and value, surely it must have respect for human rights and an international rules-based order at its heart. With that in…03 Feb 2020HANSARDScotch whisky: US tariffsThe right hon. Gentleman refers to Highland Park and Scapa, both of which are products that are owned by larger groups, and so will probably be better able to sustain the damage…30 Jan 2020HANSARDScotch whisky: US tariffsI commend the right hon. Gentleman for bringing this issue to the Floor of the House. He is making a compelling argument for the virtues of free trade, something that we have not…30 Jan 2020