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HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThe Minister is quite right to point out the dangers of Labour being in charge of finances and the impact that that is likely to have on tax, but does he have the humility to…17 Apr 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillDoes the hon. Member accept that that difficulty puts the onus on the retailer, who is meant to distinguish between a 45-year-old and a 46-year-old, and if they do not do that or…16 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI pass on my party’s condolences to you, Mr Speaker, on the loss of your dad. The UK should neither dictate to Israel nor demand restrictions on how it retaliates against the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDCass ReviewGiven the vile campaigns directed towards anyone who disagrees with the transgender lobby, we should congratulate Dr Cass and her team on having the courage to write their report,…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaNo matter which way we look at it, the Government’s backing of the one-sided UN resolution yesterday represents an abject surrender to the demands of the Hamas propaganda machine…26 Mar 2024HANSARD Points of Orderrose—26 Mar 2024HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Last Thursday, the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, the right hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker), made a statement announcing the…26 Mar 2024HANSARD Points of Orderindicated assent.26 Mar 2024HANSARD HMRC Self-Assessment HelplineI hope that HMRC’s screeching U-turn is a result of the Minister’s action. If it is, I congratulate him on stepping in so quickly. Does he agree that, at a time when more and more…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Post Office (Horizon System) Offences BillI am not going to enter into a debate about Scotland, because I do not have enough knowledge of the situation, but surely the way around this issue relates to the individuals…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Post Office (Horizon System) Offences BillI am not even sure that in Northern Ireland a legislative consent motion would be required, simply because the Executive has already indicated that they would be happy for…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Post Office (Horizon System) Offences BillFirst, I welcome this piece of legislation and thank the current Minister, the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake); the former Minister, the hon. Member for…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Post Office (Horizon System) Offences BillI am not going to become a kind of spokesperson for the Scottish National party on this particular issue; I am arguing the case for Northern Ireland, but I also believe there is a…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Post Office (Horizon System) Offences BillI think that is right. Some people may, of course, turn that argument around and say, “It’s only a small number of cases, so why should we be concerned?” But although the number…20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe Democratic Unionist party supports the Bill, wishes it to come to fruition, and hopes that it achieves its objectives. I will not rehearse all the reasons why, which have been…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI must say I am surprised that the Government are not concerned about the clash between the Bill and article 2 of the Windsor framework and the Northern Ireland protocol, given…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillAlthough the hon. Gentleman and I might not share many views on this Bill, does he share my surprise that the Government have refused to accept Lords amendment 8, which would…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWith regard to the earlier question of how many, does the hon. Member not agree that the simple answer is, “All those who served and who risked their lives to help us in a war…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillYes, I am doing so, Mr Deputy Speaker. The point I was making was that we will support the Government in rejecting Lords amendments 1 to 6 because they weaken the Bill, but the…18 Mar 2024HANSARDPost Office LegislationI welcome the Minister’s statement. He promised the House that he would bring forward legislation quickly, and he has done so. However, I must express the disappointment of all…13 Mar 2024