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HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI very much welcome the Minister’s statement on ensuring that compensation is paid quickly. I pay real tribute to all the campaigners who have fought day and night to get where we…21 May 2024HANSARDUkraine and GeorgiaI congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this urgent question. The United Kingdom has led the world in supporting Ukraine militarily, economically,…15 May 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice BillWill my right hon. Friend give way?15 May 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice BillMay I make a specific point about road traffic accidents? We are debating a Criminal Justice Bill, and we are discussing support for victims. The maximum penalty for driving…15 May 2024HANSARDRisk-based ExclusionWill my hon. Friend give way?13 May 2024HANSARDRisk-based ExclusionI have immense respect for my right hon. Friend’s knowledge of constitutional matters. As an excellent former Leader of the House, why does he think that the Government have…13 May 2024HANSARDRisk-based ExclusionI also prosecuted and defended in the criminal courts before coming to this place, and I of course accept “innocent until proven guilty”. Indeed, I have dealt with cases in which…13 May 2024HANSARDRussiaI welcome the update from the Secretary of State. The United Kingdom has led the world in supporting Ukraine—militarily, economically and diplomatically. Our key ally, the United…08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanIt is a real pleasure to speak in the debate, Ms Vaz, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski) for securing it. By way of declaration, I am…08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanOn that specific point, that everything must be done to find a solution to the Western Sahara issue, may I ask a question? In 10 months’ time, if the hon. Lady is not in…08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanNoting the considerable interest in this matter, the line that the matter is “constantly reviewed” does not say anything. If the Minister does not have the answer to my question…08 May 2024HANSARDTaxation: Living StandardsMost definitely not! It has just been said that there is a real cost of living challenge, and that is absolutely correct. A key part of that relates to the war in Ukraine, which…07 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaI welcome the Minister’s statement with regard to the United Kingdom supporting the people of Gaza with humanitarian aid. The Minister knows that I have written to the Foreign…07 May 2024HANSARD Telegraph Media Group Ltd: AcquisitionI welcome the statement and the decision by the Secretary of State. It is in our national interest to protect our free media. My question is about transparency and understanding…30 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI represent Gillingham, which has an amazing football club: the Gills. The club was in administration in 1995 and was bought for £1 by the then chairman, Paul Scally. Now it is…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI remember many great matches between the wonderful teams of Rochdale and Gillingham in the lower leagues. In 1999, Gillingham were playing Manchester City in the Wembley…23 Apr 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaThe Foreign Secretary was very proud to announce that the United Kingdom had set up a contact group for the middle east, which has members from Europe, the middle east and the…17 Apr 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillOn the Secretary of State’s point about tackling illicit tobacco, I raised that question with the then Prime Minister in 2016, because in Medway we had one of the highest rates of…16 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateMy thoughts and condolences are with your family, Mr Speaker. The United Kingdom stands for an international rules-based system, respecting the sovereignty and territorial…15 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, we saw a Budget that delivered lower taxes and high economic growth. It contained measures, such as freezing fuel duty, support for childcare and changes to child…14 Mar 2024