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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat conversations did the Foreign Secretary have with the Defence Secretary about the diplomatic implications of scrapping key military capabilities such as HMS Albion and…26 Nov 2024HANSARDChagos IslandsCan the Minister confirm or deny that the right hon. and learned Member for Holborn and St Pancras (Keir Starmer) had any unminuted conversations with Philippe Sands KC about the…13 Nov 2024HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsWill the Minister describe clearly and unambiguously, without bluster, the difference in function between the border security command and the small boats operational command?06 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsBefore the election, the Prime Minister claimed that he would not put up national insurance contributions; he put them up. Before the election, he claimed that he would scrap…06 Nov 2024HANSARDPolice AccountabilityI thank the Home Secretary for advance sight of her statement, and for the recent Privy Council briefing that I received from her. I very much welcome what the Home Secretary has…23 Oct 2024HANSARDPolicingThat does not answer the question at all.21 Oct 2024HANSARDPolicingWhen I was Home Secretary, on numerous occasions I had to deal with foreign VIPs demanding, or requesting, a level of protection that we did not feel was appropriate. Does the…21 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn her statement to the House on 29 July, the Chancellor said that asylum accommodation costs being drawn down from Treasury reserves were “unfunded and undisclosed”—a description…21 Oct 2024HANSARDPolicingThe operational independence of the police goes to the heart of public confidence in policing. As Foreign Secretary, I saw where political interference in policing is rife, and…21 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill she be drawing down from Treasury reserves—yes or no?21 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy right hon. Friend makes an important point. Given that so much legislation of this nature enjoys cross-party support, there are opportunities to discuss the most effective way…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI thank the Home Secretary for bringing the Bill forward with such pace and alacrity. I pay tribute to Figen Murray for her tireless campaigning; I know that she, her husband and…14 Oct 2024HANSARDViolent DisorderI thank the Secretary of State for the advance copy of her statement. I wish, once again, to pay my respects to the victims of the Southport attacks. The murder of three young…02 Sept 2024HANSARDSouthport IncidentI thank the Secretary of State for an advance copy of her statement. This was a heinous attack on innocent children and those caring for them at the start of the summer holidays.…30 Jul 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsOnce again, I welcome the right hon. Lady to her place. I welcome her Government’s commitment to halving violence against women and girls. It is an incredibly important agenda,…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe scrutiny of Government can work properly only when Ministers are open, honest and transparent. It is therefore disappointing that the Home Secretary has still failed to…29 Jul 2024HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. In his question to the Prime Minister, the newly elected hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Dan Tomlinson) made what was, I am sure—I am certain—an…24 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsJust for expectation management, may I ask when the Home Secretary will start talking about her portfolio?23 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsI beg to move amendment l, at the end of the Question to add: “but respectfully regret that the Gracious Speech does not commit to boosting defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030…23 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsThe Home Secretary will be making a speech in due course. As I say, almost 500 asylum seekers arrived in the first week, and, as of today, more than 2,000 asylum seekers have…23 Jul 2024