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HANSARD Legacy of Northern Ireland’s PastFor many families who lost loved ones during the troubles, the chances of achieving a criminal justice outcome are vanishingly small, which is leading, understandably, to pain,…14 Jul 2021HANSARD Racist Abuse on Social MediaMuch of the online racist abuse against England’s footballers is thought to have originated from overseas social media accounts. What steps are she and her Department taking with…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast night’s Euro final showed one united England team—young men of many backgrounds with the single aim of securing victory for their country. In sharing my and the entire…12 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI wholeheartedly welcome my right hon. Friend to his new position. Given his extensive experience, both inside and outside Government, does he agree that the UK’s success…28 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingIn Armed Forces Week, it is highly appropriate to be debating funding for our brave armed forces personnel. On Monday, I was honoured to attend the flag-raising ceremony in…24 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention. We need both. I would not agree with his description of the proposed new flagship. I am sure it will serve many types of…24 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsWith new houses comes the need for new infrastructure, and in Aylesbury we particularly need better transport links, to cope with our growing population. Will my right hon .Friend…23 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the digital age, it is more important than ever that school and college courses reflect the skills needed by employers in the future. Will my hon. Friend outline the steps she…21 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsCommuniqués from the G7 and NATO summits speak of increasing challenges and threats from China, be they military build-up, cyber-attacks, human rights abuses, or the belt and road…16 Jun 2021HANSARDAustralia Trade Agreement: BuckinghamshireMany happy returns, Mr Speaker. I thank the Minister for his answer. Buckinghamshire has more microbusinesses than any other county in the country, so now that we are a free…10 Jun 2021HANSARDAustralia Trade Agreement: BuckinghamshireWhat assessment she has made of the potential benefits of a free trade agreement with Australia for Buckinghamshire.10 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State is currently working on a possible trade deal with the Gulf, which would be of great benefit to all concerned. For trade to…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Safety of JournalistsPoliticians and journalists do not always make easy bedfellows, but as MPs we fundamentally respect the right of journalists to report without fear or favour, to comment without…10 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoverySome of the students who have missed out most because of the pandemic have been those doing technical and vocational courses. Will my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating…07 Jun 2021HANSARD East West Rail: Aylesbury SpurI very much welcome the opportunity that this Adjournment debate presents to raise a matter of great importance to my constituents—the Aylesbury spur of East West Rail. No, Mr…24 May 2021HANSARDBelarus: Interception of AircraftThe outrageous kidnapping of Mr Pratasevich has rightly received unqualified condemnation from across the House, but he is only the most recent in a despicably long list of…24 May 2021HANSARDProtection of Online UsersWhat steps his Department is taking to (a) protect users online and (b) improve the accountability of technology companies.20 May 2021HANSARDProtection of Online UsersI thank the Minister for her answer. This is an incredibly important policy area. As well as the online harms that she mentioned, an increasing number of people throughout the…20 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllIt is a privilege to speak in response to the Queen’s Speech, which laid out an ambitious and exciting programme of legislation. It is a Queen’s Speech to build back better from…18 May 2021HANSARDSentencing ReformWhat steps his Department is taking to reform sentencing. [R]18 May 2021