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HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI apologise to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to the Chamber for arriving late. I was at a Defence Committee meeting. My right hon. and learned Friend will know that the…09 Jun 2020HANSARDSouth China Sea OperationsI echo the comments of the Defence Secretary and say thank you to our armed forces for what they are doing to tackle the coronavirus. The British people may have come together as…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWill the Secretary of State join me in paying tribute to the army of volunteers in Bournemouth and across the country—the individuals, businesspeople, charity groups and local…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe economic interventions that the Chancellor spoke about are greatly welcome in Bournemouth East. Will he join me in paying tribute to the armed forces for what they are doing…24 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank you, Mr Speaker, for referring to the death of PC Keith Palmer, who tragically died three years ago. The pressures on the Home Office are only likely to increase. We have…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillI join others in commending the spirit, tenacity, determination and grit of those on the frontline, not just in the health service, but in the police and other services—the…23 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Remote WorkingI welcome the hon. Gentleman’s energy to move us from the 19th century, particularly during these difficult times. The move to digital is important, but the telecoms companies are…19 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus: Employment SupportI echo the calls for urgent support for British tourism, which I know the Minister will be familiar with in his constituency. In the Bournemouth area, tourism is worth more than…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Select Committee on Defence wants to meet on Tuesday, but it will not be doing so. We have the witnesses in place, but they cannot beam themselves in virtually. I hope that…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBudget 2020On air passenger duty, I reiterate the concern about stresses on small and regional airports such as Belfast. What goes on in Belfast links with Southampton and Bournemouth. I…18 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe coronavirus will test the nation in ways that we have not seen since the war. I think that it is about when, not if, the armed forces will be mobilised. We know that they will…16 Mar 2020HANSARDArmy EquipmentMay I ask Ministers to extend the gratitude of the Defence Committee for our visit to Army HQ in Andover on Thursday? It was an illuminating visit, and the issue of Warrior and…16 Mar 2020HANSARD Budget ResolutionsIt is a pleasure to participate in this important debate. I congratulate the Chancellor on a formidable performance and the Treasury team on putting together an important Budget…11 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusMy right hon. Friend rightly talks about chronology: feeling ill, dialling 111 and then going to take the test itself. However, may I echo the concerns about the self-test…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Colleagues in a sedentary position have reminded me that there is a declaration of interest to be made, so I humbly ask the hon.…10 Mar 2020HANSARDTurkey-Greece Border: RefugeesI join others in commending Britain’s work. The aid package we have provided is incredible, but that effort is undermined by the fact we have been unable to find a long-term…10 Mar 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI commend my right hon. Friend and the others who have put their name to amendment 1 for raising the profile of this difficult and complex issue. I think the Government should be…10 Mar 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI was trying to be courteous to the situation, Madam Deputy Speaker, but the message has now been given.10 Mar 2020HANSARD Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillWe are going to venture into this subject in depth, but I just wonder whether the hon. Lady agrees with me on the following. When we are developing a relationship with China—yes,…10 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirusMay I echo the concerns about suspending Parliament? Whatever the threats and the challenges we face in this country, Parliament must continue to do its business and do its duty.…09 Mar 2020