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HANSARDUkraineIs this the wake-up call that NATO needs so that all its members finally meet their obligations to spend at least 2% of their GDP on defence?25 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Parties: Police InvestigationI welcome the Metropolitan police inquiry and express surprise that it was not announced earlier. In the Paymaster General’s previous role as Attorney General, he will have been…25 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Dispute ResolutionI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s constructive approach to the negotiations, but two years on from Brexit, can she confirm that disputes cannot go unresolved forever and that this…25 Jan 2022HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: IndiaA free trade agreement with India would be a wonderful thing, but these agreements take a lot of negotiation and a lot of negotiators. When we were in the EU, we lost all our…20 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s lifting of the covid restrictions. At the present time, 70% of those in Kettering General Hospital with covid are unvaccinated and the vast…19 Jan 2022HANSARDDischarge from Hospital: Covid-19 OutbreakKettering General Hospital is a 500-bed medium general hospital, and I am afraid that too many, mainly elderly, people who have completed their medical treatment still await…18 Jan 2022HANSARDMigrant Crossings: Role of the MilitaryThis is not Operation Red Meat; it is Operation Dog’s Dinner. If the mission statement were to reduce illegal people trafficking across the channel, I would support it, but, as…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Coronavirus Grant Schemes: FraudOur much-loved Kettering gymnastics club provides sporting facilities for about 1,000 local young people every week. It is a not-for-profit club, registered with HMRC under the…18 Jan 2022HANSARDGlobal Vaccine AccessOrder. I am afraid that the hon. Lady has run out of time. Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)).13 Jan 2022HANSARDGlobal Vaccine AccessOrder. We do not have time for an intervention, I am afraid. Wendy Chamberlain has to sum up. The Minister will draw her remarks to a close.13 Jan 2022HANSARD Smart MotorwaysBefore we begin there are some notices that Mr Speaker requires me to read. May I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTransport CommitteeI congratulate my hon. Friend and his Committee on a superb report, and on persuading the Government to change their mind. The Committee is an exemplar of how a really effective…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Smart MotorwaysThe Minister will want to respond to the intervention, but I remind her that she has four minutes left before Huw Merriman sums up the debate.13 Jan 2022HANSARD Smart MotorwaysWe now come to the Front-Bench speeches. First, Tan Dhesi on behalf of Her Majesty’s Opposition.13 Jan 2022HANSARD Smart MotorwaysOrder. To ensure that everyone gets in and can contribute, I am imposing a seven-minute limit on speeches.13 Jan 2022HANSARD Smart MotorwaysOrder. The debate will last until 4.30 pm. I am obliged to start calling the Front Benchers no later than seven minutes past 4. The guideline limits are 10 minutes for Her…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Strengthening our defence relationships in the Indo-Pacific will be essential to help maintain peace and stability in the region. In that regard, what are we doing to…10 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseStatues and monuments located in the public realm are an important part of our cultural heritage. May we have a statement from the Leader of the House and the relevant Departments…06 Jan 2022HANSARDDeforestation in the AmazonThe debate will last until 1 pm. I am obliged to call the Front Benchers no later than 12.27 pm, and the guideline limits are 10 minutes for the Scottish National party, 10…05 Jan 2022HANSARDDeforestation in the AmazonBefore we begin, I have some notices that Mr Speaker requires me to read out. I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the…05 Jan 2022