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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. We face a complex range of security threats and challenges in our rapidly changing world. Cyber-attacks are increasingly common and nations across the world are preparing to…08 Jan 2024HANSARD Digital Devices: Search Powers at the UK BorderI recognise what the Minister is saying, but the gap exists and Border Force needs these powers. It can search bags and pockets, and strip-search individuals, but it cannot look…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Digital Devices: Search Powers at the UK BorderI beg to move, That this House has considered powers to search digital devices at the UK border. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. We live in a…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently visited the Falkland Islands, at the invitation of the Falkland Islands Government. A subject that arose while we were there is the complete lack of broadband and…30 Nov 2023HANSARDRural Councils: FundingOrder. As so many Members wish to speak, I will impose a five-minute limit.29 Nov 2023HANSARDRural Councils: FundingI now call the spokesman for the official Opposition. Both Front-Benchers have 10 minutes in which to speak. I am very disappointed that the spokesman for the official Opposition…29 Nov 2023HANSARDRural Councils: FundingOrder. Because of the number of Members who want to speak, any Member who did not notify me that they wanted to speak will not be called.29 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseSome of the Ukrainians housed in Mid Derbyshire under the Homes for Ukraine scheme are worried about their futures, as their visas are starting to expire. They include school…09 Nov 2023HANSARDWater, Sanitation and Hygiene: Sustainable DevelopmentThirteen years!17 Oct 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseBiomass plants do not provide a viable electricity producing solution for the UK’s net zero transition. They do not keep energy bills low or reduce carbon emissions. By 2027, UK…06 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThis morning, I spoke to a national police conference about the police’s new powers, under my Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022, which came into force this…29 Jun 2023HANSARDMariana Dam DisasterOrder. Could we not stray into giving too many names and being too specific, because of the impending court case?22 Jun 2023HANSARDMariana Dam DisasterI remind Members that they need to bob if they wish to be called in the debate.22 Jun 2023HANSARDMariana Dam DisasterI think it would be prudent not to.22 Jun 2023HANSARDMariana Dam DisasterOrder. We have to be very careful about taking about specific cases. They are going to the courts, or are in the courts, and therefore we must not talk about them.22 Jun 2023HANSARDMariana Dam DisasterBefore I call the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) to open the debate, I wish to make a short statement about the sub judice resolution. I have been informed that there is…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing the Prime Minister’s AUKUS submarine agreement, Rolls-Royce has announced it is creating over 1,100 new jobs in a massive expansion of its Raynesway plant, in my…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, may I apologise to you, Mr Speaker, and to my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Michael Fabricant) for barging in earlier without being aware of who was speaking?…08 Jun 2023HANSARDAfghan Women and GirlsOrder. Although some of the Members not on the list who wish to speak were late, I will call them if they are very brief.06 Jun 2023HANSARDAfghan Women and GirlsOrder. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called. We have limited time; I intend to begin calling the Front-Bench spokesmen at approximately 10.28 am, so we…06 Jun 2023