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HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI do absolutely support that and I will come to it in a moment but, to deal with the first part of the hon. Gentleman’s question, he seemed to imply that I did not understand the…15 Mar 2021HANSARD Policing (England and Wales)It is nice actually to take an intervention. That is not something we can do regularly in House debates at the moment, but on the point raised by the hon. Gentleman in his attempt…10 Feb 2021HANSARD Policing (England and Wales)Indeed, the Minister confirms that is what he would say. However, we know that in fact police forces have been incredibly stretched. Even with the promises of additional officers,…10 Feb 2021HANSARD Policing (England and Wales)I would like to begin by putting on record our continuing gratitude for the selfless service, bravery and professionalism shown by our police officers and police staff. This…10 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would like to begin by wishing the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (James Brokenshire) a swift recovery following his recent surgery. Hotel quarantine for travellers…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, the Labour party has not flip-flopped on this. The 14-day blanket quarantine was only necessary because of the Government’s own failure on testing. Secondly, although the…08 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersI am very grateful to the hon. Lady for giving way on that point, because it is absolutely right that I mentioned the blunt tool of a 14-day quarantine back in June last year.…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersOf course we would need exceptions, but surely the Minister must agree that the starting point has to be a comprehensive position, and that that is what will secure our borders.01 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid Security at UK BordersI beg to move, That this House calls on the Government to immediately introduce a comprehensive hotel quarantine system for all arrivals into the UK, thereby securing the country…01 Feb 2021HANSARD Health Measures at UK BordersI am grateful to the Home Secretary for her statement and for advance sight of it. We stand here today with knowledge of the terrible fact that more than 100,000 people have died…27 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Border: Covid ProtectionsI am grateful to you, Mr Speaker, for granting this urgent question, and to the Home Secretary for her response. It is good to see her in her place, and I hope we will see her…26 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Border: Covid Protections(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if she will make a statement on Covid protections at the UK border.26 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerI am grateful to the policing Minister for his statement and for advance sight of it, and I am grateful to him for his briefing over the weekend, but I must ask where the Home…18 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe truth is that the whole episode shows a Government who have lost sight of their moral compass. The Prime Minister’s former distinguished adviser on ethics, Sir Alex Allan,…14 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI open by thanking the many neighbourhood police officers who did so much work last month visiting schools in support of the vital message of Anti-Bullying Week. I am sure all…14 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith your leave, Mr Speaker, I begin by warmly congratulating American President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris. It is historic that we will see the first…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recognise what the Home Secretary says, but the Windrush taskforce was set up more than two and a half years ago. Another five months have passed since June, when the Government…09 Nov 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI am grateful for the right hon. Gentleman’s support in that matter, and I am happy that the Minister has made clear that this legislation has no impact on the search for justice…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI certainly would never use divisive rhetoric about those before our courts who are protecting people’s rights; we should be absolutely clear about that. This Bill is on the…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI am grateful to the Minister for his opening speech and for his briefings and approach to this Bill. He has been generous with his time and I appreciate that. First, I thank our…05 Oct 2020