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HANSARD RNLI and Independent Lifeboats: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie, and to speak in a debate secured by my hon. Friend the Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall), who is a doughty champion…13 Oct 2020HANSARDAviation SectorTalking of going greener, does my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour know that Southampton airport, which is by our constituencies, needs to extend its runway to enable…10 Sept 2020HANSARDYemenWhat recent assessment the Government have made of the political and humanitarian situation in Yemen.08 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe JCPOA—joint comprehensive plan of action—deal did not include terms relating to Iran’s financing of terrorism and development of ballistic missiles. As Iran appears to have…08 Sept 2020HANSARDYemenDoes the Minister agree that the action this Government have taken to support those in need in Yemen will be further enhanced by bringing together our diplomatic clout and…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way, but honestly that comment is beneath him. The population of Scotland is so much smaller than that of England that of course there would…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipWill the hon. Gentleman give way?15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipDoes it surprise the hon. Gentleman, as it has me, that, according to what I hear, the Labour party are actually on a one-line Whip? Does that not show that although we come from…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipThe hon. Gentleman mentioned the fact that Ireland managed to get itself on to the UN Security Council, but Scotland is a permanent member of the UN Security Council through being…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipCan I finally say congratulations, Mr Deputy Speaker? You are where you belong and I am glad to see you there. We are here all over again. The ability of SNP Members to focus on…15 Jul 2020HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental SpendingI congratulate the hon. Member for Sheffield South East (Mr Betts), my colleague on the Select Committee, on securing this debate. I want to echo his sentiments by acknowledging…09 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsDoes the Prime Minister agree with me and my constituents that calls from some in this House for a raid on homes, pensions and savings would hammer hard-working families and…08 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith the possible increased uncertainty over employment in these times, many of my constituents will be relying on the good work of the jobcentre to secure future opportunities.…29 Jun 2020HANSARDHealth and Social Care WorkersWhat steps his Department is taking to support the health and social care workforce during the covid-19 outbreak.23 Jun 2020HANSARDHealth and Social Care WorkersI wish the Minister a happy birthday. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted how vital social care workers are to our nation, and we as a House should thank them for the job…23 Jun 2020HANSARD Global BritainThe Prime Minister has done exactly the right thing to ensure there is a Foreign Office with a laser-like focus on aid and diplomacy, but what involvement will trade have in this…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Corporate Insolvency and Governance BillMay I ask the Secretary of State whether companies have to apply for those extensions on filing, or will there be an automated aspect whereby Companies House will approach the…03 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security Legislation: UK ResponseAt the 1997 Hong Kong handover ceremony, Lord Patten said: “Hong Kong people are to run Hong Kong. That is the promise. And that is the unshakeable destiny.” Will the Foreign…02 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLike me, the Leader of the House must have received many emails from constituents whose holidays have been cancelled and who save annually for just one holiday. Some travel…06 May 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewThe hon. Member’s speech perfectly sums up the problem for many of my constituents in Eastleigh. So many times, they get a letter and desperately try to get through to HMRC, but…19 Mar 2020