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HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillIs it not clear that the Minister, who is normally very benign, is now rather tetchy? If he was so sure of what he says, why did he not make a statement rather than be dragged to…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI am grateful. I am sure that what the hon. Gentleman is about to tell us will be very important. I wonder if he would just take a deep breath and give us his counsel.21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationWill the hon. Gentleman take an intervention?21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationI congratulate Members who have spoken, particularly the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson). He set out eloquently, in precise and excellent detail, exactly what…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationIn essence, what my hon. Friend is talking about here with the agreements about the destruction of weaponry and the loss, therefore, of any ability to prosecute or proceed was, in…21 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI rise because in the previous debate we had on this, a question was posed to Ministers, and it has been asked again now: what are the reasons for this Bill? First, Ministers…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I only want to clarify that point slightly. Those amendments are mentioned on the Order Paper, but cannot be voted on because of…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI do not think I will get any extra time, so I am not sure it is such a good idea, to be honest. [ Interruption. ] If the hon. Member wants to give me some extra time, I will give…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI am not going to pursue the Minister down that line—I did that last time—but I do want to ask a simple question. This morning, we had a very clear statement from the President of…20 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyI say gently to the hon. Gentleman that I raise these issues as a sanctioned individual. Not only am I sanctioned, but my whole family is sanctioned, I have been trolled by…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillIt does not really matter to me who is in government because I am in opposition. I was opposed to this then, so if the hon. Member does not mind, I am not going to try to defend…20 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyNonsense.20 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsThe whole point of the debate is to ensure that we know where the money comes from, that we know how it has been gained, and that the individuals must pay a penalty if they are…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right and that is the whole point of today’s debate. My feeling is that this Government and even the previous Government have to a degree dragged…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsI will indeed be very quick, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the hon. Members for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton), for Dewsbury and Batley (Iqbal Mohamed), for Kensington and Bayswater…08 Jan 2026HANSARD High Street Gambling ReformI apologise that I will not be able to stay for this debate because I have to follow up with the family of Ryan Cornelius—they were in the Gallery earlier —whom I referenced…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsI really do not know the answer to that question. All I can say to my hon. Friend is that we act individually and are supposed to co-operate, but that does not always work. We…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsIt has two effects. First, anything to do with any finance or movement or visitations to the United Kingdom are immediately ruled out and the seizure of financial entities can…08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsIf I keep giving way, I will end up losing time. But I will give way.08 Jan 2026HANSARDHuman Rights Abuses: Magnitsky SanctionsI beg to move, That this House is concerned that serious human rights abuses, including crimes against humanity, war crimes and torture, together with widespread grand corruption,…08 Jan 2026