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HANSARD Sri LankaLet me express my sympathy and sincere condolences—and those of constituents who have contacted me following these horrific attacks—to the families of all who were killed or…23 Apr 2019HANSARDYouth Justice SystemFeltham young offenders institution has had a difficult recent history and problems with sustainability of management. Following the recent attack on prison officers, I am…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Climate Action and Extinction RebellionI extend my thanks to and express my admiration of Greta Thunberg, whose speech I had the honour of hearing today—her microphone was working, which I know was of concern to her at…23 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilThe Prime Minister, three years after the referendum, is finally engaged in cross-party talks, but she may recall that as long ago as the week she took office, I wrote to her…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is a sad indictment of where we have reached that Peter Oborne, who describes himself as a “strong Brexiteer”, said over the weekend: “Now we…08 Apr 2019HANSARD Loan ChargeMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Some 100 people have been affected in my constituency. I am grateful to Mr Salotra and Mr Jhaj from Hounslow West who came to the rally…04 Apr 2019HANSARD Loan ChargeWill my hon. Friend give way?04 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillOn a point of order, Sir Lindsay. Thank you for repeating the list of amendments that have been selected. Could I ask you to repeat them again a little bit more slowly, because we…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI understand the hon. Gentleman’s perspective on the politics of this and the policy outcome, which would be a limit of 30 June in terms of what this Bill could achieve. I want to…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillThe hon. Gentleman is being generous in accepting interventions. I fear that the interpretation of his amendment is not what he intends. This is not about the rights or wrongs of…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Sittings of the House (29 March)The hon. Gentleman is making an important point about a blind Brexit. Does he agree that the way in which the motion has been tabled goes against the spirit of this House, where…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI will support the motion today. I thank the right hon. Member for West Dorset (Sir Oliver Letwin) and my right hon. Friend the Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn), and I am…27 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe discussion about precedent is one we may look back on in due course and ask whether we could have done anything differently. Is it not true that on this issue, which is of…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilThe fact that the Prime Minister had to ask EU leaders for an article 50 extension last week was a highly predictable outcome from an inflexible Prime Minister who has…25 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Actrose —25 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismThe hon. Gentleman is indeed making an excellent speech. He also referred to parents. What is his view of the extent to which the needs of parents and family members should also…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Leasehold ReformI congratulate my hon. Friend and the Select Committee on the report, which is incredibly hard-hitting. My constituents, such as Pamela Rose Canales and other Camellia House…21 Mar 2019HANSARDPassengers from British AirportsThe Secretary of State highlights the projected increase in passengers, particularly at Heathrow. In recognising that and planning ahead, does he agree that a new southern rail…21 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Hate crime is on the rise, and our democracy is increasingly based on fear, both in Parliament and in the country. Shocking Home Office figures show that hate crimes doubled…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Clyde House and A2DominionThe right hon. Member is making an important point about the need for a wider review and rightly draws a distinction with developments where there have been positive experiences.…14 Mar 2019