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HANSARDCumberlege Review: Pelvic MeshI think that often the reason people feel guilt is because they feel that they were not given the necessary information at the beginning and they did not ask for it, but if they…05 Dec 2024HANSARDDetained British Nationals AbroadIn fairness to the Government, I have reason to believe that one of the Foreign Office Ministers was very concerned about the case. I think there is a high probability that it may…05 Dec 2024HANSARDDetained British Nationals AbroadOn that point, it is worth mentioning that Dr Ibadoghlu’s son visited Parliament a few weeks ago, when we had an opportunity to discuss his case. He has a close association with…05 Dec 2024HANSARDDetained British Nationals AbroadMy right hon. Friend’s point is surely the critical one. Traditionally, the best and the brightest went into the diplomatic service and the Foreign Office intake, but even the…05 Dec 2024HANSARDCumberlege Review: Pelvic MeshListening to the heartfelt contributions of so many new colleagues, I get the impression that most if not all of them had, like me, never heard of this problem until a constituent…05 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxThe Minister seems to be trying to suggest that not much farmland will have to be sold off as a result of this policy. However, on 4 November, following an urgent question, when I…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the TroublesI am less enthusiastic than many people for this development. If, as the Secretary of State says, the purpose is for the families to find out the truth, can he confirm first of…04 Dec 2024HANSARD UK Supply Chains: Uyghur Forced LabourIs not the root of the problem the fact that successive British Governments, from David Cameron’s onwards, have been willing to cuddle and cosy up to a communist totalitarian…03 Dec 2024HANSARD Tackling StalkingI congratulate the Minister on taking office. Will she elaborate on what the root of the problem is when it comes to not knowing who is doing electronic stalking or harassment?…03 Dec 2024HANSARDUkraineIt is excellent to see all Front-Bench spokesmen, including the Minister, so united on this question. Does she accept that Putin has made his attitude to the independence of…03 Dec 2024HANSARDLeasehold ReformMay I thank the Minister for the answers that he has given me in this Chamber, and in a written answer at the end of October, on the plight of leaseholders who have extra…02 Dec 2024HANSARDChagos Islands: UK-US Defence RelationshipWhich is more important for Britain’s vital security: to have the approval of the outgoing American President, or the approval of the incoming one? What is there to prevent China,…02 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIn the past I have voted against this type of measure, and for one overriding reason: namely, the impracticability of effective safeguards. Even if practical safeguards could be…29 Nov 2024HANSARD Respect Orders and Antisocial BehaviourAn estimated 60,000 hours of police time was spent on non-crime hate incidents in the past 12 months, and we already hear about burglaries not being investigated for lack of…27 Nov 2024HANSARDStellantis LutonI assure the Secretary of State that I would have put the question I am about to ask to a Conservative Minister equally. If all British car manufacturers came together and told…27 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Billrose—26 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Foreign Secretary take every opportunity to impress on the incoming President the importance of the article 5 guarantee, whereby the United States will come to the aid of…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillCan the Secretary of State tell us if there is any place for vapes as a step-down, in the context of the addictive aspects of tobacco? I seem to remember that when vaping first…26 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsGiven the Prime Minister’s unequivocal backing of Ukraine, and his admirable assertions that Putin must be seen to fail, will he rule out replacing, if she has to be replaced, our…21 Nov 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationIn an ideal world, there would be a limitless supply of lawyers who would provide their services to victims and defendants alike, free of charge. Then, the issue of SLAPPs could…21 Nov 2024