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HANSARD New Plan for ImmigrationOur present asylum system is a complete joke. Every young man living in misery in a failed state knows that if he manages to reach our shores, the chances of his being deported…24 Mar 2021HANSARDDefence and Security Industrial StrategyThe Minister, in his statement, talked of a productive relationship with the industry. One way in which the MOD can have a far more productive relationship with the industry is…23 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureBut the fact remains that Brexit has happened, so an independent Scotland would have to apply to rejoin the EU. Leaving aside whether it would be wise for Scotland to replace…17 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillWe do not want to waste police time. Over the years I have formed an unlikely alliance with people such as Peter Tatchell, particularly with the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and…15 Mar 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseSome people overstate their case by saying that the state of this building is ruinous, but one thing that is certain is that the public finances are in ruins. So will the Leader…11 Mar 2021HANSARD Points of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. When I was on the Procedure Committee, I was instrumental in getting that committee to ensure that we had proper debates on estimates…11 Mar 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseFollow that.11 Mar 2021HANSARD Household Overcrowding: Covid-19If the Minister wants to give way, yes.10 Mar 2021HANSARD Maternal Mental HealthOrder. Will the hon. Gentleman finish?10 Mar 2021HANSARDPig Husbandry (Farrowing)My hon. Friend the Member for Southend West (Sir David Amess) and I have served together in the House for nearly 38 years. As well as being one of my oldest friends, he is a…10 Mar 2021HANSARD Household Overcrowding: Covid-19Order. You have three minutes left, Minister.10 Mar 2021HANSARD Maternal Mental HealthOrder. Because Members have gone on beyond five minutes, I have to reduce the time limit again, otherwise not everybody will get in. The time limit is now four minutes.10 Mar 2021HANSARD Maternal Mental HealthThank you very much. We now return to virtual for the SNP spokesperson, Dr Lisa Cameron.10 Mar 2021HANSARD Maternal Mental HealthSpeaking as a grandfather, it has been a very interesting debate. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered maternal mental health.10 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Government’s Publication of ContractsIn the middle of an emergency, value for money goes out of the window, and I am sure that terrible mistakes were made in the tendering process, but on the central charge that…09 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI cannot agree with the hon. Member for Wallasey (Dame Angela Eagle). I personally believe that, faced with the most severe challenge for any Government since the second world…03 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationMy right hon. Friend makes an entirely valid point. One of the points that I want to make in my short contribution is that we have to accept that the high street and small…03 Mar 2021HANSARDCameroon: English-speaking MinorityWhat the Government’s policy is on the current status of the English-speaking minority in Cameroon.02 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThis morning I received an email from a lady who is extremely clinically vulnerable. For perfectly good medical reasons, she cannot receive a flu jab or a covid jab, so she is…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCameroon: English-speaking MinorityThe situation in southern Cameroon is indeed deeply concerning. What is happening there to the anglophone minority of some 5 million people is terrible. There are numerous human…02 Mar 2021