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HANSARD IranWill my right hon. Friend assure the House as to the assistance that is being given to the families of the victims of the Ukrainian International Airlines flight and give an…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldWill my right hon. Friend give way one more time?13 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldI am most grateful. Does the Foreign Secretary agree that one of the United Kingdom’s assets is the diversity of its population? For example, within the UK, we have some 1.5…13 Jan 2020HANSARDEngagementsIn the period 2018 to 2019, overseas companies investing in Northern Ireland created nearly 1,500 new jobs. Does my right hon. Friend agree that if Stormont were to be up and…08 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe right hon Gentleman will be aware that we were told before the referendum that if the country voted to leave, there would be economic Armageddon—rising unemployment, rising…20 Dec 2019HANSARDEngagementsMay I join in the tributes paid earlier to the right hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington (Ms Abbott) for her historic achievement today? Today marks the 150th birth…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Thomas CookThe UK headquarters of Thomas Cook are based in my constituency. The collapse of the company has meant the loss of 1,200 local jobs. Our thoughts go out to all those people and to…25 Sept 2019HANSARD G7 SummitThe United Kingdom already has close links with India, not least because of the valuable contribution made by the 1.6 million who make up the British-Indian diaspora. What…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)Were we to leave the EU on a no-deal basis, in effect that would mean that we would operate on World Trade Organisation rules. Given that the EU currently operates on WTO rules…03 Sept 2019HANSARDKashmirFollowing the action by the Indian Government in Kashmir, on 15 August, Indian independence day, a group of British Indians gathered outside the Indian high commission in London,…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)rose—03 Sept 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentFor decades, Members in this House across the political divide have been critical of other countries’ democratic processes. Does my right hon. Friend agree that failure to deliver…25 Jul 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasAt the outset, my hon. Friend mentioned that we had cross-party support for this motion. May I gently add that that support is not only cross party but multi-faith among the…18 Jul 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeEarlier, my right hon. Friend referred to the wonderful work that the UK is doing on the environment, and he has just mentioned other countries. Will he tell the House a bit about…01 May 2019HANSARDLoan ChargeWill the Minister give way?11 Apr 2019HANSARDLoan ChargeWill the Minister give way?11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThis House very much appreciates the Prime Minister’s desire to leave with a deal. However, the Prime Minister will appreciate that a responsible Government must prepare for all…11 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister earlier made reference to the British Indian diaspora. Does she agree that the diaspora should be commended for the fact that, despite comprising 4% of the UK…10 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. This is on another matter.03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your advice, because many of the people who wish to have the debate that we are about to have argue that the mandate— [ Interruption. ] Mr…03 Apr 2019