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HANSARD Commons Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of LordsI thank the Chair for her statement. Was it not predictable that this was going to be the Government’s response? As I said in the Adjournment debate I had on this topic just…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Human Rights: Consular ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Caroline, especially at relatively short notice. I say to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) that when Scotland…16 Apr 2024HANSARDVisa Scheme for Palestinian RefugeesIt is not surprising that the upper tribunal found the decision to require biometric data for people from Gaza to be “irrational and unreasonable”, because most of us find that to…15 Apr 2024HANSARDVisa Scheme for Palestinian Refugees10. If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a visa scheme for Palestinian refugees.15 Apr 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?15 Apr 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillOn that point, if the UK Government think they can just ignore all the international commitments to which they are already signed up—including ones that they helped to found, such…15 Apr 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman think it is helpful for the Prime Minister and the former Home Secretary the right hon. and learned Member for Fareham (Suella Braverman) and various…15 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLots of us, myself included, have constituents who are worried sick about their friends or family who are caught up in the conflict in Gaza. Can a Minister come to the House…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I warmly congratulate the hon. Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) on securing the debate. It does not seem like it…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureThe hon. Member is right. We all know that each of the patron saints of the nations of the United Kingdom are depicted in Central Lobby. I do not think that any Church has…21 Mar 2024HANSARD Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of LordsYes, precisely. The key point is accountability to this elected House, and I will come on to that in more detail. We have been elected to hold the Government to account, and we…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of LordsI suppose I ought to begin by wishing my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens) a very happy birthday, based on what he was saying about the birthday…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of LordsAbsolutely. That is precisely why it is important that we have the opportunity to draw these points to the Government’s attention. Incidentally, I do not know whether he has…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of LordsI thank the hon. Gentleman—another important parliamentary convention has now been observed with his intervention in the Adjournment debate. I am grateful for and agree very much…20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWe have all heard the admonitions about speaking to the amendments, but it is worth reflecting on the absence of any amendments in lieu on the amendment paper. During earlier…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIf Rwanda is such a wonderful place to be deported to, why would the prospect of being deported there be a deterrent?18 Mar 2024HANSARDFood Prices11. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the UK’s departure from the EU on food prices in the UK.14 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum and MigrationI will certainly do my best, Madam Deputy Speaker. Of course, the debate might have expanded even further if any Labour Back Benchers other than the Chair of the Home Affairs…14 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum and MigrationThe right hon. Lady is making an important point about the use of ODA. Does she agree that nothing is forcing the Government to spend ODA in that way? Even if the expenditure has…14 Mar 2024