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HANSARD European Scrutiny CommitteeThose of us who will be not on a sunbed but in our constituencies do recognise that point. The hon. Gentleman and I will take a different view on the benefits of what the…30 Jul 2024HANSARD Budget Responsibility BillI am genuinely perplexed whether the hon. Gentleman is with the former Member for South West Norfolk, who wanted to see the OBR abolished and not part of any decision making, or…30 Jul 2024HANSARDPublic Spending: InheritanceFrankly, the Conservatives’ response leaves something to be desired. After 14 years of stripping the engine of this country’s economy, their response is simply taking the piston.…29 Jul 2024HANSARD Code of Conduct and Modernisation CommitteeThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. In the very short time available to me, let me say, after so many glorious maiden speeches, that I hope that this place can rise to the occasion,…25 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsThe Minister will have heard the concern across the House about the Conservatives’ two-child cap on benefits. Because it exists, in the past year alone 3,000 women have had to…23 Jul 2024HANSARD Victims and Prisoners BillI want to associate myself with everything that has been said about infected blood. I also want to call to the attention of this House the cross-party working on Lords amendment…24 May 2024HANSARD NHSLet me say that it has always been a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker. I shall miss you terribly; your fairness, insight and wit has brought colour to this…23 May 2024HANSARD NHSAnswer the question.23 May 2024HANSARD Political Violence and Disruption: Walney ReportThe Minister talked earlier about the difference between online and offline, but for many of us there is now no distinction in the intimidation and aggression that we face. If…22 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictMany of us have consistently called for all allegations of war crime—and the use of sexual violence in war is a war crime: we should be absolutely clear about that—to be…14 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles, and a true honour to be part of this debate, which I have a feeling is going to be this place at its best. It is at…14 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictI appreciate what the Minister is saying. Will he also clarify that the UK has made representations with the United Nations and the International Criminal Court for a specific…14 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictI apologise, Sir Charles; I am confused about my timing.14 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictAs ever, my right hon. Friend prefigures what I am going to argue, about that mindset change and that cultural change. There is this idea that as long as we stop the war, we stop…14 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictAbsolutely. Let me say just a few things. First, sexual violence when it happens in conflict is not an accident. It is deliberate. Whether it is organised or happens…14 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictI was going to sit down, but I will happily give way.14 May 2024HANSARDRisk-based ExclusionWe in this place may be inconsistent in our approach to these matters because, following the case of Wayne Couzens, we agreed that anybody from the police accused of serious…13 May 2024HANSARDRisk-based ExclusionLet me start by saying that I actually do agree with the right hon. Member for North East Somerset (Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg), who is on his phone, that this should be a constitutional…13 May 2024HANSARDDraft Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Ms Rees, and to be in this room. My hon. Friend the Member for Bethnal Green and Bow on the Front Bench was incredibly polite,…13 May 2024HANSARDDraft Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2024I am not quite sure why the right hon. Member came up with that analysis. I am trying to make the point that we as a country, having left— [Interruption.] I would love to answer…13 May 2024