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HANSARDBritain in the WorldDoes the Foreign Secretary agree that nowhere in the world at the moment are these values under greater attack than in Hong Kong, and will he join me in condemning the refusal of…13 Jan 2020HANSARD IranThe Foreign Secretary will have seen reports of the demonstrations across Iran this weekend, illustrating the profound and widespread unhappiness among the people of Iran about…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldThe hon. Lady and I have worked on this issue in the past, so she will not be surprised to hear that I agree with her absolutely. That pressure is what is needed. It was shocking…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldIt is an enormous pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Meon Valley (Mrs Drummond), who has made her non-maiden speech, and to welcome her back to the House. When she was here…13 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI fear that the hon. Gentleman may well be right on that. As I said in relation to the fishing industry, time will eventually tell. I fear, as I say, that he is probably right.…09 Jan 2020HANSARD Australian BushfiresWhen the fires are extinguished, there is going to have to be a moment for learning lessons and drawing the links between these incidents and climate change. Our Government should…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillLike others have done, may I welcome you back to your restored position in the Chair, Mr Deputy Speaker? We very much look forward to your presence moderating our proceedings in…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThat is absolutely the case, and I think the hon. Gentleman knows me well enough to know that he will never get me to defend the common fisheries policy. But what follows…09 Jan 2020HANSARDGrowth DealOn the subject of the quantum for the islands’ deal, to which the Secretary of State has already referred, will he confirm that he will pursue with the Treasury a basis that is…08 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe provision for an extension to be concluded by 1 July was in the withdrawal agreement that the Prime Minister negotiated. Did he do that because he lacked confidence?07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI am mindful of your strictures with regard to time, Sir Roger. The hon. Member for Sheffield Central (Paul Blomfield) said during his opening remarks that he did not intend to…07 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. May I first say, Mr Speaker, that I was one of the early adopters of Bercow for Speaker, as we called the campaign in 2009? Unfortunately, I am part of a much diminished band…31 Oct 2019HANSARDCustoms Regulations4. What steps the Government have taken to ensure that customs regulations are the same in Northern Ireland as in the rest of the UK.30 Oct 2019HANSARDCustoms RegulationsIt is one of the defining characteristics of a nation state that goods moving into a territory are subject to regulations that are not there for goods that move within it. That is…30 Oct 2019HANSARD Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great BritainThank you, Mr Speaker. “We could not support any deal that creates a border of any kind in the Irish Sea and undermines the Union or leads to Northern Ireland having a different…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe requirement to lay treaties for 21 days before ratification is contained in section 20 of CRAG 2010. Can the Leader of the House point out to me where in section 20 of that…21 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Restoring DevolutionThe creation of a customs border down the Irish sea and the necessary declarations that we now hear will be necessary as a consequence is something about which Ruth Davidson and…21 Oct 2019HANSARDUS Tariffs: Scotch WhiskyKnitwear is something that defines Shetland in the eyes of many across the world. Just in the last week, we have seen visitors coming to the isles from right around the globe as…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseFisheries.26 Sept 2019HANSARDPrinciples of Democracy and the Rights of the ElectorateIf, as the right hon. Gentleman says, we were not elected to avoid making decisions, why did he seek to support a Prorogation when we still had 12 Bills outstanding?26 Sept 2019