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HANSARDDeprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) BillI am sure the Minister understands that due process is important and appreciates that the appeals process must be respected fully. He is intending making people temporarily…30 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastIf I heard the Foreign Secretary correctly, he said that the UK would act if Iran sought to block the strait of Hormuz. Did he mean “act militarily”? In what other conditions…23 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ4. I remember when the Deputy Prime Minister was a fierce critic of austerity and a proud champion for the disabled, but today her Government are introducing their £5 billion…18 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The Minister is being generous, as always, in giving way. I welcome the amendments—I think they are helpful and useful—but they miss out and exclude transparency, which is what…10 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I am not going to let the hon. Gentleman get away with that. The last Government did not do anything on this issue, basically because they did not understand what was going on,…10 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I am extremely grateful, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I will not detain the House, as I have just a few comments to make. Let me begin by saying that it is an absolute pleasure to…10 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I am thrilled and excited by the prospect of being part of that work, and I look forward to joining the Minister, but I think that it must be as open as possible so that every…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI do not know where Scottish Labour MPs have been for the past six months, but the Scottish Government have already made it abundantly clear that we will reintroduce a winter fuel…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The hon. Member for East Thanet (Ms Billington) is quite right: back in 2010, the Napster provision was first enacted through the Digital Economy Act. Such provision is possible,…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I was not going to say anything in this round of ping pong, but a couple of things in the debate have tempted me to my feet. The first thing I want to say is about the House of…03 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentWhen we discuss the nuclear deterrent, we sometimes forget that this is the ultimate weapon of mass destruction, which, if it was ever deployed, would quite literally end…02 Jun 2025HANSARDIllegal WorkingSurely the best way to tackle illegal working is to make more legal opportunities. The “island of strangers” immigration policy will cause huge issues for the workforce in…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]This afternoon, we will go to the Ivor Novello awards to celebrate the ability and talent of the best of our songwriters from across this country—it will be a magnificent and…22 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a statement about political advertising and what is and is not acceptable? A disgusting, racist advert has been released by Reform in the Hamilton by-election in which…22 May 2025HANSARDUK Artists Touring the EUI am grateful to the Minister for that response, but it is over four years since I first raised this matter in an urgent question in the House of Commons. In that time, nearly…22 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The Secretary of State can check back in Hansard . That is exactly what he said, and that is where the concern and anxiety comes in. The Government might get a technical victory…22 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]This is the second time we have considered this amendment in this House, and it is the second time we have received this, “Just trust me—I just want to get on with it” homily that…22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I heard the Minister mention this in passing, but would he not concede that the voluntary grassroots music levy is not making the progress we had all hoped for? The Music…22 May 2025HANSARDUK Artists Touring the EU6. What progress her Department has made on removing barriers for UK artists seeking to tour in the EU.22 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI do not think the Conservatives give much thought to anything in this particular field, so I would not even venture to give an opinion on that. As I was saying, the Conservatives…21 May 2025