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HANSARDSyria: Security SituationCome off it—we wield no influence that will restrain either Russia or the regime, do we?24 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillI do not intend to detain the Committee long, Dame Eleanor, and the Minister should consider this not so much a probing amendment as a prodding amendment—it is my intention to…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillThat is the random caprice of the judiciary! Returning to the issue before us, on the specific point of sentencing for terrorist acts, we must be clear in our minds about what…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillI am very glad about the tone my right hon. and learned Friend is taking. Were this measure to be challenged in our courts and the Government were to lose, that would be merely…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillOne of the most effective deradicalisation programmes is that run by the Saudis, but it takes a long time. Is the hon. Gentleman satisfied that sentences are long enough to…12 Feb 2020HANSARDOff-payroll Working Rules ReviewAgainst how many of the pillars of taxation did the Economic Affairs Committee in the other place judge the 2010 legislation on the loan charge to have failed?11 Feb 2020HANSARD Deportation Flight to JamaicaWhat is the most trivial offence that has been committed by those who have been put on this flight?10 Feb 2020HANSARDChristians in NigeriaIs my hon. Friend satisfied with the progress in implementing the Bishop of Truro’s findings?06 Feb 2020HANSARDChristians in Nigeria6. What steps the Church is taking to assist persecuted Christians in Nigeria.06 Feb 2020HANSARDLocal Government FinanceMy right hon. Friend’s mandate extends to God’s own county of Hampshire, where we are very much looking forward to the fair funding review on the grounds that we get to spend…05 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Delayed Roll-OutNo one should agree an embargo with the BBC and expect it to be kept, should they?04 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat proposals has the Minister for the Wilton Park conference on Nigeria later this month as regards reducing the persecution of Christians in that country?04 Feb 2020HANSARDDefence ManufacturingWhat about Cobham?03 Feb 2020HANSARDDefence Manufacturing18. What steps he is taking to maintain strategic defence manufacturing capability in the UK.03 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCan we have a statement on Nigeria before Thursday’s debate, so that we can understand whether the exponential increase in Christian persecution there is a consequence of the…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillDoes clause 1(3) include the higher level stewardship regime, or is that part of a separate settlement?28 Jan 2020HANSARD Criminal LawWould the public’s confidence not be served if prisoners served the sentence that was delivered in court, rather than this fabrication whereby the sentence is announced and…28 Jan 2020HANSARDNHS Funding BillWe have said that there will be parity of esteem between mental and physical health. What is the mechanism for ensuring that the money that my right hon. Friend has announced is…27 Jan 2020HANSARD Automated Facial Recognition SurveillanceIf I am wanted for questioning, what difference does it make to my rights if I am fingered by a police officer or a bit of software?27 Jan 2020HANSARD Assisted Dying LawIt is estimated that some 400 people have taken their lives in the last year as a consequence of having a terminal illness. In the Netherlands, however, the service that provides…23 Jan 2020