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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)I associate myself with my hon. Friend’s comments in relation to Mr Speaker because, to be quite honest, people across Europe are tuning into this House and watching how both the…09 Sept 2019HANSARDRAF St Athan: School of Technical TrainingThe commandant has said that the school will close before April 2024. What steps is the Secretary of State taking, given that it is in his constituency, to ensure that the people…04 Sept 2019HANSARDRAF St Athan: School of Technical Training15. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on No. 4 School of Technical Training at RAF St Athan.04 Sept 2019HANSARDSummer AdjournmentPeople who have watched this House during this Session might think that all we do is talk about Brexit, but we have also been addressing the absolute disaster that universal…25 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Ambassador to USA: Leaked EmailsSir Kim Darroch has always given honest and frank reports, no matter which party he has represented. Whenever delegations go to the US, it is vital that the briefings they receive…08 Jul 2019HANSARD Social Security Claimant DeathsBefore I ask my question, may I remind the House that no one in the United Kingdom commits suicide? People take their own lives. The word “commit” relates to a crime. Suicide is…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker, you had vacated the chair last week when I asked my business question, but I had a great deal of help from the Leader of the House in relation to a constituent who had…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMadam Deputy Speaker, may I ask for your assistance and that of the Leader of the House? Ten days ago, a 73-year-old constituent of mine was on holiday in Zante. He left to go for…27 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe House will be aware that Ford has announced redundancies in my Bridgend constituency. Some 1,700 people are going to lose their and their families’ income, livelihoods and…20 Jun 2019HANSARDIcebreaker Capability4. What assessment she has made of the potential merits of commissioning icebreaker capability to operate exclusively in the Arctic.20 May 2019HANSARDIcebreaker CapabilityFar too few women are engaged in defence, so may I welcome the Secretary of State to her position, as a fellow woman who has served with her on the Select Committee on Defence?…20 May 2019HANSARDImmunity for SoldiersI advise Members that under the terms of the House’s long-standing resolution on matters sub judice, they must not refer to specific cases that are currently subject to legal…20 May 2019HANSARDRussian Annexation of CrimeaThe hon. Gentleman is giving an amazing speech - a real grounding in the problems faced across the region since the annexation of Crimea. This is not just a problem for Ukraine;…24 Apr 2019HANSARDRussian Annexation of CrimeaOne of the most important things that we must focus on is the softening-up period before invasion takes place. There is a deliberate disinformation campaign targeted at the…24 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea Deterrentrose —10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI could not disagree with anything that the hon. Gentleman says. Those of us who are on the Defence Committee are very aware of that threat. Russia has revamped and reoccupied…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI just want to say on behalf of the NATO nuclear alliance that that alliance greatly values the UK deterrent and would actually be grateful for common sense, trust and belief in…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentWhile listening to some of the fantastic speeches we have had so far I have been able to cross out whole swathes of my speech, because I do not intend to repeat what others have…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentMay I remind the House of the Budapest memorandum? Ukraine gave up its nuclear capability of 1,700 warheads and a large number of other capabilities; in return, Russia, the US and…10 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that also much of that disinformation on social media is actually generated out of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea?10 Apr 2019