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HANSARDProcurement Bill [Lords]In this week of all weeks, the House needs to show that our democracy is strong and that we are not intimidated by other nations. The Chinese Communist party has shown that it…13 Sept 2023HANSARDSecurity UpdateThe Chinese Communist party has shown once again that it will stop at nothing to get its way. The Deputy Prime Minister has said today that he realises there are serious issues…11 Sept 2023HANSARD British Nationals Detained OverseasI agree with my hon. Friend; of course we should be doing that. It is about justice, not rigged justice. The use of foreign lawyers by both prosecution and defence is a…05 Sept 2023HANSARD British Nationals Detained OverseasI certainly agree with the hon. Gentleman’s comments. Mr Lai is accused of violating the new national security law in Hong Kong. Leaving aside our Government’s failure to properly…05 Sept 2023HANSARD British Nationals Detained OverseasI beg to move, That this House has considered British nationals detained overseas. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Ms Ali. The first duty of…05 Sept 2023HANSARD British Nationals Detained OverseasI thank everyone for contributing today because this is an important matter and something that has deserved the attention it has had in this debate. Hopefully we can get some…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI would like to pay my respects to my hon. Friend the Member for Feltham and Heston (Seema Malhotra) for her excellent opening on our behalf, as well as to my right hon. Friend…04 Sept 2023HANSARDHong Kong Nationals Living Overseas: Arrest Warrants11. What discussions he has had with his international counterparts on the issuing of arrest warrants for Hong Kong nationals living overseas.18 Jul 2023HANSARDHong Kong Nationals Living Overseas: Arrest WarrantsIn the last two weeks there have been repeated examples of the Chinese Government’s attempting to intimidate those who have bravely stood up for the freedoms promised to Hong…18 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2023Would the Minister speak a little slower? I am profoundly deaf, and I am struggling to hear and make out what she is saying.03 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I am sorry, but I am not hearing.03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact AssessmentThe Prime Minister claims he is ready to take tough financial decisions, such as not giving our NHS heroes a pay rise, leaving them struggling to pay ever-increasing mortgages and…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineUkrainians are fighting for their country. They are fighting for their freedom and democracy, they are fighting for our shared values, and they are winning. Yet we must not be…27 Jun 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [Lords]This House, this country and the British public have a long history of supporting human rights. That is why I rise to support amendment 3 in my name. It is signed by Members from…13 Jun 2023HANSARDMental Health Treatment and SupportSuicide is a tragedy: it is a tragedy for the person, their loved ones and their community. As we have heard in the debate, suicide affects people of all ages. However, I am going…07 Jun 2023HANSARDLeasehold ReformThe Levelling Up Secretary described leasehold as “feudal” and in need of reform. I am sure that every Member on the Opposition Benches—along with millions of exploited…23 May 2023HANSARDG7 SummitDid the Prime Minister have any success in convincing countries, such as India and Brazil, to take a stronger stance against Russia’s invasion and partial occupation of Ukraine?22 May 2023HANSARD Cost of Living IncreasesFamilies, businesses and the country are struggling. For too long, Government support has been too little and too late. During the pandemic, we would have fared much better if the…25 Apr 2023HANSARDReligious Minorities in NigeriaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Ms Nokes. I congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this important debate. Many…18 Apr 2023HANSARDHome EducationLast year, the Education Secretary said that legislation would come in the new year—this year. Now, the Department is saying that it will come at the next suitable opportunity.…27 Mar 2023