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HANSARDRussian Assets: SeizureI completely agree with the hon. Gentleman. I think the legal process for seizing the assets of Russian state institutions will be complicated, but it is certainly more feasible…14 Mar 2023HANSARDRussian Assets: SeizureI start by congratulating my right hon. Friend the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith), who raises very important issues. The truth is that we probably…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIntegrated Review RefreshDoes my right hon. Friend agree that soft power can often be as effective as hard power, if not more so, and that it is usually a lot cheaper? I therefore strongly welcome the…13 Mar 2023HANSARDBBC Mid-term Review6. When she plans to publish the BBC mid-term review.09 Mar 2023HANSARDBBC Mid-term ReviewDoes my right hon. and learned Friend agree that the requirement to be politically impartial must cover all those who are presenters on the BBC, including the highest paid? While…09 Mar 2023HANSARDCivil Service ImpartialityIs my right hon. Friend aware that on my appointment as a Minister, I, like many Members, was advised by Sue Gray on the steps that I needed to take in order to avoid any…06 Mar 2023HANSARDSecurity Threat to UK-Based JournalistsMy right hon. Friend will be aware that Iran has one of the worst media freedom records in the world. When the Government press the Government of Iran over the outrageous threats…20 Feb 2023HANSARD UkraineMy right hon. Friend referred to the importance of holding Russia to account for its crimes. He will be aware of the action that is already under way in both the International…20 Feb 2023HANSARD UkraineWill my right hon. Friend give way?20 Feb 2023HANSARD Essex Mental Health Independent InquiryI start by thanking my right hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford) for securing the debate and for allowing me to make a brief contribution. I, too, represent several…31 Jan 2023HANSARD Essex Mental Health Independent InquiryOne of the problems with a non-statutory inquiry is people’s reluctance to come forward. If it becomes statutory, certain consequences obviously follow, including the publication…31 Jan 2023HANSARDWagner Group: Sanctions RegimeDoes my hon. Friend agree that this is just the latest example of a dodgy Russian oligarch or similar using legal action to attempt to shut down legitimate journalism? I strongly…25 Jan 2023HANSARD Lachin Corridor and Nagorno-KarabakhI thank my hon. Friend the Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) for securing this timely debate. I want not to repeat what other Members have said—I agree with all…24 Jan 2023HANSARD Russia’s Grand StrategyI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) on securing this debate for a second time. Looking at what was said a year ago, I think…19 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Execution of Alireza AkbariMy hon. Friend the Member for Hendon (Dr Offord) was right to draw attention to the power of the media in exposing what is going on in Iran, but my right hon. Friend the Foreign…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Non-domestic Energy SupportWhile I agree with my hon. Friend that support cannot continue indefinitely, I welcome his recognition that high energy users will continue to require special help. Will that…09 Jan 2023HANSARD Migration and Economic DevelopmentTwo months ago, I visited the Hope hostel in Kigali. Not only was the accommodation of a high standard, but the Rwandans I spoke to expressed hope that those coming would, in due…19 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. I welcome the fact that air defence equipment is already being supplied to Ukraine, but does my right hon. Friend agree that Ukraine also needs to strengthen its air force, as…12 Dec 2022HANSARD BBC Local RadioI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) on obtaining this debate. It is also a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Hayes and…08 Dec 2022HANSARDGovernment Information Campaigns: Local MediaMy hon. Friend is absolutely right about the power of local media in getting vital health messages across, but will he look at ensuring that, as well as local print media, local…08 Dec 2022