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HANSARDBusiness without DebateFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I seek your guidance as to how those of us who sought to record our opposition to this motion as a matter of public…15 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusTo what extent is there a possibility that it is the exponential increase in testing itself, in identifying genuine new cases, and the very significant possibility of false…15 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe Prime Minister has warned us that a threat has been made to interpret the agreement in such a way as to exclude the possibility of the people of Northern Ireland having access…14 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIs there no scintilla of doubt in my right hon. Friend’s mind, occasioned by the growing body of scientific opinion that questions the interpretation of the data and concludes…10 Sept 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseNotwithstanding the statement that will follow, may we have a debate on the Government’s orders, which will marshal us in our streets and have a profound impact on family and…10 Sept 2020HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Had the Secretary of State for Health given notice of the Government’s intention to further restrict our liberty to meet one another in his…09 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: UK Legal ObligationsFor the avoidance of any doubt, is it the case that if the EU negotiators, including those on the Joint Committee, are prepared to move forward to implement the existing agreement…08 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWould the Secretary of State even dream of doing a trade deal without the support of the House?03 Sept 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeAid is all about jobs, so will the Secretary of State maintain a rigorous focus on economic development in the world’s poorest countries? Otherwise, there will be ever more small…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Proceedings During the Pandemic (No. 4)I apologise for contributing from the Opposition Benches, but there is no room anywhere else. Does my hon. Friend believe that the measures we are taking are proportionate, given…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Proceedings During the Pandemic (No. 4)rose—02 Sept 2020HANSARD Proceedings During the Pandemic (No. 4)With the greatest respect, that is an argument against the effectiveness of testing in any form, anywhere. Either we are going to accept the testing regime and live accordingly,…02 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsBecause the exhibitions industry generates so much additional economic activity we should reopen it fully immediately, shouldn’t we?21 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat will the Secretary of State do to increase development on brownfield land?20 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus UpdateNothing would make me less likely to go shopping than the thought of having to mask up. Was there consultation with the police force, and particularly the chief constable of…14 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateAfter that package and that performance, the only reasonable thing I can say to my right hon. Friend is, “Remember, O Caesar, you are mortal.” However, it would be a great shame…08 Jul 2020HANSARD Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageHas the Minister listened to “The Archers” recently? It is suicidal. Will she reflect on the fact that the majority of us are more likely to die by our own hand than we are from…07 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeHow will the Foreign Secretary prevent existing human rights law from being used to thwart sanctions against those whom he would list?06 Jul 2020HANSARD Civil Service AppointmentsYou would think that nothing had changed since the fall of Thomas Cromwell. Has my right hon. Friend read Hilary Mantel’s “The Mirror and the Light”? It is not really like that,…30 Jun 2020HANSARDChurch Services: Covid-19I used to enjoy a hymn sandwich before this interdict, but I have broken the habit. How is my hon. Friend going to lure us back if we are not allowed to sing? May I suggest, as a…25 Jun 2020