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HANSARD Easter Recess: Government UpdateMany references have been made to the views of the electorate of this country, and I can tell the Prime Minister that those views are shared by my constituents as well. So I would…19 Apr 2022HANSARDIran DetaineesLike other hon. Members, I am truly delighted at the release of Anoosheh and Nazanin. I pay tribute to Richard, who has been a tower of strength in this whole unfortunate saga. I…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansI beg to move, That this House has considered the maintenance of peace and stability in the Balkans. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. Russia’s invasion…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansI certainly understand the sentiments the hon. Member expresses so strongly, and I am sure we all agree with those sentiments, but we must look carefully at what a no-fly zone…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansAbsolutely. As I move towards my conclusion, that is precisely the point I want to emphasise, because our Government have to do more than they have already done. Earlier this…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansWe are seeing terrible scenes as millions of people leave Ukraine, but it must also be our concern if conflict re-erupts in the Balkans and we also see large numbers of people…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansIt is correct that much of the focus this morning is on Russia, but we should not forget that, as my hon. Friend has mentioned, China has a malign role in much of this as well. We…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansI want to press the Minister slightly on that point. I hear what he says about giving practical support to EUFOR, but will he give any commitment at least to looking at the…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansOn that point, some have suggested that Turkey has a crucial role to play in the area. Turkey is well respected by Bosniak Muslims, for example, but it also has significant…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansThis has been an important debate. We are all focused on the terrible situation in Ukraine, but I think it is also extremely important that we cast our minds towards developments…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansThat is the essence of my speech, and I shall come to that point, but the hon. Member has put her finger on the centrality of the issue and the difficulties that we face. That…16 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsThis afternoon’s debate has been good and extremely worthwhile. It is particularly good that many Members referred to Ukraine and the solidarity the Welsh people are demonstrating…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsThere is a great deal of concern about it, undoubtedly. Many of us were hoping that the Government would be true to their word and that a streamlined system would be introduced…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsI beg to move, That this House has considered Welsh affairs. A belated happy St David’s day, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am very pleased indeed that the Backbench Business Committee…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsI would respectfully point out to the Secretary of State that inflation is already very high and that at the same time we have a cost of living crisis for some of our poorest…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsI agree with my hon. Friend that it was a remarkable film. If anything, however, it did not give the thanks that were due to Hywel Francis for his role in all those activities.03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh Affairsrose —03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point. One thing that is very clear is that the Ukrainian people’s struggle is not with the Russian people; it is with Vladimir Putin, whose…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsMy hon. Friend makes an extremely good point. Unfortunately, people still believe that they are being given money by the Government when in reality we all know that it is a loan…03 Mar 2022HANSARDWelsh AffairsIt is a complicated situation. Initially, we were extremely concerned because, objectively speaking, areas of obvious need were being excluded for no good reason at all. That…03 Mar 2022