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HANSARD Online Harms White PaperLast week, the Minister for Security and Economic Crime informed the Defence Committee that 43% of the terrorist threat in the UK currently comes from far-right groups who find…08 Apr 2019HANSARD LibyaIs it in fact time to look at events in Libya as a wake-up call in relation to Russia’s increasing involvement in Africa? It is looking for bases for its troops and access to…08 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the shadow Leader of the House for reminding us that it is the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Washington treaty. I also remind the House that London was the first…04 Apr 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionBefore I call the Minister, I should acknowledge that I had prior advice from the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Helen Goodman), who has just arrived, of a domestic emergency…26 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseScotland is currently consulting on non-time-limited guidance for clinicians to assess access to terminal illness benefits. Can we have more sitting Fridays in order to debate my…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseBefore I ask the Leader of the House a question, Mr Speaker, may I put on the public record how often I am told by the people of 30 nations with whom I often interact how much…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 Extension ProcedureDuring the points of order following the Speaker’s statement, it was said there are rumours that Standing Orders will be suspended to bring forward the Government’s motion again.…18 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsLike the Secretary of State, I will miss the hon. Member for Truro and Falmouth (Sarah Newton); she was working with me on my Access to Welfare (Terminal Illness Definition)…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Far-right Violence and Online ExtremismIs it not time to talk to the general public about how extremism, both on and offline, is there to generate hate, conflict and division, and is sometimes funded, supported…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 Extension ProcedureOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker.18 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 Extension ProcedureOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker.18 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have a debate, and Government-commissioned research, on the long-term impact of poverty, stress and mental ill health on children who are bereaved, and who, because their…14 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseOn 4 April 1949, 12 states signed the Washington treaty that founded NATO. They agreed to collective defence, to living in peace with all Governments and peoples while living…07 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionWhat would be the better democratic outcome for the country: accepting a second-rate deal resulting in a second-rate future, or holding a second public vote asking the public…26 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationBefore I call Fiona Bruce, I remind hon. Members that it is not appropriate to refer to visitors in the Gallery. In this debate, it is especially inappropriate, as people may not…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationOrder. Before I call John Howell, let me say that I have 14 Members on my list wanting to speak. If everyone behaves impeccably and takes no more than nine minutes, including…25 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]Is my hon. Friend aware of the problem that some members of the armed forces face with acquired brain injury? It may be because they were involved in or close to the explosion of…12 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUThank you, Mr Speaker. The Prime Minister has made great statements about honouring the referendum, but the thing I am asked most often by colleagues across Europe and people in…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is being generous in giving way. One of the things that concern me most is that it is easy to label someone with any form of brain injury—whether dementia,…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]Does the Minister agree that one of the most essential things everyone should do while they are well is make sure they take out an enduring power of attorney that names the person…12 Feb 2019