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HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefThank you for your tolerance of me this morning, Mr Speaker. Will the Minister meet the Christians in Parliament to discuss this subject? An earlier question was about links with…26 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateThe Secretary of State may have heard that I have been calling for a more regular performance. I am a great admirer of his, but I have been starved of his company. I am very…25 Apr 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House make good a real deficiency? We have just had a recess and there is a war going on in Europe. A democratic country has been cruelly invaded and…21 Apr 2022HANSARDDeparture from the EU: Effect on UK Global ExportsI can never be nasty to this Secretary of State as we are old friends. The fact is though that, as I trained at the London School of Economics as an economist and I like looking…21 Apr 2022HANSARDDeparture from the EU: Effect on UK Global Exports5. What recent assessment the Government has made of the effect of the UK's departure from the EU on UK global exports.21 Apr 2022HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I know that all of us in this House are fair game to the media, and that all of us enjoy many of the political commentators and sketch writers,…20 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Minister realise he is guilty of being too nice? We do not just need, “Where’s the plan, Stan?”; we need, “Where’s the money, honey?” Why does he not get into No. 11,…20 Apr 2022HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateIs the Prime Minister aware that those of us who have known him for a long time know that he has spent his life apologising humbly? Those of us who know him do not dislike or hate…19 Apr 2022HANSARDSmoke-free 2030 TargetAs one of the original campaigners for a ban on smoking in public places, I fully support what has just been suggested, but can I go further and beg the Secretary of State to come…19 Apr 2022HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities ReviewThe Green Paper is welcome; it is better late than never. The Secretary of State will know about my great interest as chair of the Westminster Commission on Autism and because a…29 Mar 2022HANSARDDefence JobsI have some important manufacturers that supply the defence sector, such as David Brown Santasalo and Reliance Precision, that would like to know what the future of their business…28 Mar 2022HANSARDSchools White PaperThank you for those kind words, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Secretary of State knows I have admired him in the past as a manager and a man with passion, but this is not much of a…28 Mar 2022HANSARDLocal Libraries and Regional MuseumsI declare an interest, as chair of the John Clare Trust, in the English poet’s house in Helpston near Peterborough and Stamford. Will the Minister do something for me and give the…24 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI was grateful that the Leader of the House seemed to suggest last week that there would be regular updates on the tragic situation in Ukraine, and I hope that we will have an…24 Mar 2022HANSARDOnline Fraud8. What steps she is taking to (a) ensure prosecution of people who commit online fraud and (b) recover stolen funds for victims of online fraud.24 Mar 2022HANSARDOnline FraudHas the Minister seen the Age UK report and the way that organised crime, which includes highly sophisticated big players, is targeting elderly people? A total of 800,000 elderly…24 Mar 2022HANSARD Daniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportThe Daniel Morgan case is one of those that I am most familiar with as co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on miscarriages of justice. If it were not for a Welsh…23 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn this day five years ago, our lovely friend, the policeman Keith, was tragically killed—it haunts us all. Can I ask a question about a real crisis occurring in the criminal…22 Mar 2022HANSARD Sub-Postmasters: CompensationI congratulate the Minister; there is light at the end of the tunnel for a lot of people now. My right hon. Friend the Member for North Durham (Mr Jones) has played a blinder, but…22 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine: Potential War Crimes by RussiaAs the Secretary of State is a very senior member of the Government, would he ensure that this House is updated regularly on what is going on? So much has happened, even over the…22 Mar 2022