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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI note that the hon. Member has raised the issue a number of times with BEIS. I am grateful that he has done so again. We are encouraged to hear about the development of new…25 Oct 2022HANSARDRare Minerals and MetalsThe Government published the critical minerals strategy last summer, which sets out plans to accelerate the UK’s domestic capabilities, collaborate with international partners,…25 Oct 2022HANSARDRare Minerals and MetalsOnce again, my hon. Friend is a staunch advocate for North West Durham and its businesses, particularly Weardale Lithium. We are absolutely committed to ensuring that we have…25 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of the first meetings I had as the Minister with responsibility for life sciences was with Life Sciences Vision and the mission team, chaired by John Bell and Jon Symonds.…25 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is curious to respond to the Chair of the Select Committee of which I was once a member. We are waiting for the EU to make a decision on our association to Horizon. It is not…25 Oct 2022HANSARDRare Minerals and MetalsThere is indeed a race to secure critical minerals, especially when countries such as China own so much of them. By 2040, the world is expected to need four times as many critical…25 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe vaccine taskforce did indeed grant £10.65 million to fund the launch of the CPI’s new centre of excellence in Darlington, and my hon. Friend did a great job advocating for…25 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenI rise with a heavy heart tonight to pay tribute to Her late Majesty the Queen. I want to start by expressing my deepest sympathies to His Majesty the King and the entire royal…10 Sept 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House continues to have confidence in the Prime Minister, my question requires a simple answer. Does he agree with the Prime Minister that, if a complaint is…07 Jul 2022HANSARDPolice Conduct and ComplaintsOrder. I hope the Minister is not trying to sway the Chairperson. I note for the record that it will have no relevance to the rest of the debate.30 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice Conduct and ComplaintsNow we have a proposer and a seconder.30 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice Conduct and ComplaintsBefore I call other colleagues, I must put it on record that I was also once a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee, so I look forward to the Minister’s response. I can…30 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice Conduct and ComplaintsThank you, Minister—not an end point. I call Mr Tim Loughton to respond and wind up.30 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice Conduct and ComplaintsBefore I call the shadow Minister, I can see that Sir Peter Bottomley has joined us—do you wish to contribute, Sir Peter?30 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice Conduct and ComplaintsThank you. I call the shadow Minister, Naz Shah.30 Jun 2022HANSARDHong Kong AnniversariesMy right hon. Friend is making an incredibly important point. Would he, like me, like to hear from the Minister about why we have not responded to the biometrics and surveillance…29 Jun 2022HANSARDHong Kong AnniversariesI congratulate my right hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Does he share my concern that, unless the Government are forthright in showing how they will protect press…29 Jun 2022HANSARDFootball Index CollapseOrder. Mr Bell, because some people have left the room, we have now increased the time limit to three minutes for you.07 Jun 2022HANSARDFootball Index CollapseMs Twist, you have about a minute in which to wind up.07 Jun 2022HANSARDFootball Index CollapseBefore I call Ben Lake, I want to say that, because everyone’s contributions have been remarkably in time and so powerful, the Opposition Front-Bench spokesperson will have four…07 Jun 2022