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HANSARDHospice Services: SupportThe hon. Lady tempts me to come to content that I will cover later in my speech, but for now she can take it that I wholeheartedly agree, as do many Members here, I suspect. No…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportI pay tribute to Rowans Hospice and to all the hospices that we will no doubt hear about this morning, given the number of people attending this debate. As I say, I had the…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportI thank my right hon. Friend for her intervention. She tempts me to talk about issues that I will come to later in my speech—it is only a couple of pages away, I assure you, Ms…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportMy hon. Friend, who is my past employer, makes a good point—although not as good as when I wrote his speeches. He is absolutely correct that there is uncertainty about that grant,…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportI am spoilt for choice! I give way to the hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Dame Meg Hillier).14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered support for hospice services. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. You are intrinsically linked to the…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. I only have to see Mountbatten local networks of fundraising and charity supporters, whether in charity shops or in fundraising roles. I…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportThank you, Ms Nokes. I will briefly wind up by saying thanks to all hon. Members for the heartfelt contributions that they have made. It has been incredibly humbling sitting here.…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportThank you!14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportI suspect that I will be in constant agreement with interventions this morning. My hon. Friend and constituency neighbour makes an astute point, as usual, and she is right to pay…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportI do not want to be harsh, but I have been warned by the Chair that I should get through my speech. I will make some progress and then give way shortly. Written evidence submitted…14 Jun 2023HANSARDAI and Diplomacy8. What recent assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on diplomacy.13 Jun 2023HANSARDAI and DiplomacyIt was good to see the Prime Minister visit Washington last week to continue building our relationship with the United States, so that it is the strongest it can be. Will the…13 Jun 2023HANSARDBuses: FundingI declare an interest, as the Minister has visited my constituency too. Elderly residents who rely on bus services to Eastleigh town centre to do their shopping have had bus…17 May 2023HANSARDDefence Exports to Global Allies7. What steps his Department has taken to support defence exports to global allies.15 May 2023HANSARDDefence Exports to Global AlliesI welcome the Department’s announcement that both Germany and the United Kingdom will work together on the development of advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition. Given that…15 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Minister outline to what extent he thinks that Finland’s recent accession to NATO further unites Europe in the face of Russian aggression, and what lessons can be drawn…02 May 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage Dischargerose —25 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeWill the shadow Secretary of State give way?25 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeI note that the shadow Secretary of State’s paragraph on the Labour record was very short—perhaps because under the Labour Government 7% of sewage discharges were monitored,…25 Apr 2023