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HANSARDNorthern Ireland BackstopIs it the policy of Her Majesty’s Government to replace the backstop with alternative arrangements?19 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaNine hundred British nationals have gone to support Daesh in Syria and Iraq; just 40 have been prosecuted. This simply is not good enough. Daesh may have been defeated in theatre,…18 Feb 2019HANSARD FlybmiFlybmi’s 50-seater planes carried, on average, only 18 passengers per flight. No airline could carry on on that basis. Although Flybmi’s demise is regrettable and very sad, does…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: MOD PreparednessWhether we leave the European Union with a deal or without a deal, will the Defence Secretary make it clear to his Spanish counterparts that it is completely unacceptable for…18 Feb 2019HANSARDRoad SafetyFar too many road traffic collisions are caused by uninsured drivers, and there are far too many uninsured drivers on our roads. What is the Minister doing to tackle this issue?14 Feb 2019HANSARDMissing Persons GuardianshipWe now come to the Front-Bench speeches. If the Front Benchers split the time between them, they can have up to 25 minutes each, but it is not compulsory.12 Feb 2019HANSARDInsecure WorkWill my right hon. Friend confirm that with the creation of 3 million brand-new jobs since 2010, more people in our country are in secure employment than ever before in our…12 Feb 2019HANSARDCounter-Daesh UpdateAs the British Foreign Secretary, my right hon. Friend is an international statesman. One hundred years ago, his predecessor was drawing the borders of all the countries we are…11 Feb 2019HANSARDSeaborne FreightWith regard to no-deal preparations, will the Secretary of State confirm to the House, once again, that we have signed the common transit convention, which means that import…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Universities: Financial SustainabilityAt a time when Her Majesty’s Opposition are expressing concern about the stability and viability of university finances, does the Minister share my outrage at the sky-high…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Legislation against Female Genital MutilationFemale genital mutilation is an abhorrent crime and must be dealt with severely. The Minister keeps saying that this is an important issue and that it is horrific, but let us look…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsOrder. As Chairman, I have neither a surprised face nor any other kind of face. Mine is a neutral face. I am just listening to the hon. Gentleman’s speech with great interest.05 Feb 2019HANSARD Windrush SchemeIt was a Labour Government who in 2007 passed the UK Borders Act making it a legal requirement for Her Majesty’s Government to deport foreign national offenders who commit serious…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsBefore we begin the debate, I advise hon. Members that we are expecting a Division in the House within the next 10 minutes, upon which this debate will be suspended for 15 minutes…05 Feb 2019HANSARDPrisoner Transfer AgreementsI understand that under those 26 EU agreements only about 200 prisoners have been compulsorily transferred to other EU countries, so that would make little difference. The point…05 Feb 2019HANSARD RAF Scampton and the Red ArrowsThe debate can last until 4.30 pm, so the Minister has just over 12 minutes to perform loop-the-loops, barrel rolls or whatever he chooses.05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westOrder. Would those who are inexplicably not staying to hear about the Red Arrows please be kind enough to leave quickly and quietly?05 Feb 2019HANSARDPrisoner Transfer Agreements7. How many (a) compulsory and (b) voluntary prisoner transfer agreements the UK has with other countries.05 Feb 2019HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsOrder. I am obliged to call the Front-Bench spokespersons no later than 5.23 pm. The guidelines give five minutes to the SNP, five minutes for Her Majesty’s Opposition and 10…05 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsOver the past eight years, the number of trials listed at Northampton Crown court without a firm date—categorised as floating trials—has increased from 10% to 23%. Why is this,…05 Feb 2019