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HANSARDSale of Arms: War in YemenGiven that the United Nations Refugee Agency reports that, over the past five years, more than 3.5 million people in Yemen have been displaced as a direct result of the civil war…13 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateOne word that has not been mentioned so far is childcare, yet we know that two thirds of women who want to return to work in the next couple of months cannot because they cannot…08 Jul 2020HANSARD CoronavirusThe Secretary of State has set out how important data is to his strategy. Can he therefore explain why his Government have a contract with Deloitte to cover the testing for…07 Jul 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]First, I associate myself with the comments from my colleague and good friend on the Front Bench, my hon. Friend the Member for Stockton North (Alex Cunningham), who gave us a…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesMay I associate myself with my many colleagues in remembering our dear lost friend Jo Cox today? On 11 May, the Prime Minister told us: “If people cannot…get the childcare that…16 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020I am grateful that the right hon. Gentleman appears to have listened to what I said in the House. If we are honest, in debates, it sometimes feels that that is not always the case…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My hon. Friend knows that she has my full support as she makes the argument that our constituents in Hull and Walthamstow should also be treated with dignity. I am always mindful…08 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]I rise to join my colleagues on the Front Bench in supporting the Bill, which recognises the tragedy that happens when a relationship breaks down. The last thing anybody wants is…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020I will, but I want to make reasonable progress, to allow the Minister time to answer some of the questions. I give way happily.08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David, as we debate these important regulations. This is an opportunity for this House to come together an uphold the human…08 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020It may be important for the record that we recognise that there have been many human rights cases involving abortion, Northern Ireland and the ECHR, and other cases have indeed…08 Jun 2020HANSARD Abortion Regulations: Northern IrelandWe all recognise that this is a difficult issue for many and that there are strongly held views on all sides of this debate, but one reason the House stood up for the human rights…04 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Leader of the House has said that MPs being in Parliament will enable proper scrutiny. If that return to Parliament has to be physical, can he tell us what provision will be…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseTwo weeks ago, 1.8 million people in this country who are currently shielding were told that they would have to shield for an extra two weeks until 30 June. Can the Secretary of…18 May 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillEnding freedom of movement has become the loudest answer to everything we hear on the doorstep. No jobs? End freedom of movement. No housing, no doctor’s appointment, no parking?…18 May 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillMr Deputy Speaker, I hope that you can hear me. I start by congratulating the hon. Member for Hyndburn (Sara Britcliffe) on her extraordinary maiden speech. It is difficult to…28 Apr 2020HANSARDDispute in KashmirMr Speaker, I rise for what is probably the last time for some time, for a number of reasons, to speak on behalf of my constituents about a matter of grave concern to them. We had…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee Report on RussiaThank you, Mr Speaker—it has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? We all in the House will know from our email inboxes that one of the challenges facing our current politics is that…05 Nov 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General Election Bill (Business of the House)I beg to move amendment (a), in paragraph (7) after subparagraph (b) insert— “(ba) the Question on any amendment, new Clause or new Schedule selected by the Chair for separate…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way because he has raised this issue before. Let me try to be helpful to the Secretary of State by referring to the guidance that he has…28 Oct 2019