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HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationThe Human Rights Act 1998 does not require the Government to take any action as a consequence of the decisions that were made in the courts; it is entirely a matter for this…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI just ask the Secretary of State to acknowledge that the Committee’s opinion was not unanimous.21 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillOh, stop giving him extra time! He is not going to trouble the scorer, is he?20 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyChina is notoriously transactional in its international relations, so what do we get in return?20 Jan 2026HANSARDProposed Chinese EmbassyThe urgent question secured by the hon. Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion), which Mr Speaker granted, explicitly refers to our Five Eyes partners. The first thing that the…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseGiven that the welcome intervention by the UN Human Rights Council has arrived subsequent to our own deliberations on the Chagos Bill, may I urge the Leader of the House not to be…13 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyThe sentencing hearings of Jimmy Lai, a British subject, are taking place. China has abrogated every agreement that it made with us over Hong Kong. What outrage would China have…13 Jan 2026HANSARDJury TrialsAs my right hon. Friend squares up to lead civil society in a battle against this monstrous measure, may I ask him to have some sympathy for Labour Members, who are about to be…07 Jan 2026HANSARDFarming ProfitabilitySustained profitability requires sustained investment, and investment has collapsed as a consequence of the family farm tax, hasn’t it?18 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThe Minister gave his estimate of the number of farms that would be affected by the new tax, which I am quite sure is an underestimate. Notwithstanding that, though, the chilling…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThis attack on investment extends well beyond agriculture and family farms; it is an attack on every family undertaking and every family business in the land. It is bonkers.16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillWill my right hon. Friend give way before he moves on?16 Dec 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillWhich British company offers unlimited compensation for unfair dismissal? What message does this measure send to companies that can locate well-paid staff anywhere in the world?15 Dec 2025HANSARDJimmy Lai ConvictionThe Government’s dealings with China are proving to be almost as lamentable as those of their predecessor. We have summoned the ambassador to tell him just how cross we are, but I…15 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we have come away empty-handed from the Security Action for Europe instrument, can we have the fish back?15 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe political reality is that this Government have been dead in the water since they failed to get their very modest reduction in the rate of growth of the benefits bill through…10 Dec 2025HANSARDRestriction of Jury TrialsMy maths teacher always required us to show our workings. Last week, the Secretary of State told us that only 3% of prosecutions proceed to jury trials. How can marginally…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Gambling: Regulatory ReformI call Lee Dillon. It seems he is not here, so I call Cameron Thomas.02 Dec 2025HANSARD Gambling: Regulatory ReformOrder. Can I suggest eight minutes to start? I call Gareth Snell.02 Dec 2025HANSARD Catapults and Antisocial BehaviourOrder. I am imposing a formal six-minute time limit.02 Dec 2025