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HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceBefore the right hon. Gentleman resumes his narrative—he speaks with huge authority on this subject—can he underline what he told the House before the previous intervention? This…16 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s Allowancerose—16 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI thank the Minister and his colleague, the Minister without Portfolio, for having made themselves available to Members of the Opposition—as well as to those in the Government…15 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I commend the new Veterans Minister for the contact he has already had with the chairman of the War Widows Association, who is with us today in the Special Gallery. May I…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMay I just ask, given that the atrocity in the Manchester Arena was caused by a terrorist coming in with explosives in a very prominent backpack, how the measures being proposed…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Afghan Special Forces Relocation ReviewI recall that when the Minister and the Security Minister were campaigning previously on behalf of the Triples, there was some doubt about the comprehensiveness of the records…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillIf I may pursue that point a little further, if what we are really talking about is explosions being carried out by suicide bombers among large numbers of people, the one thing…14 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia: Armed Forces3. What recent estimate his Department has made of the percentage of Russia’s gross domestic product spent on its armed forces in each year since the invasion of Ukraine.14 Oct 2024HANSARDRussia: Armed ForcesI am grateful to the Secretary of State for putting that on the record. Does that frightening set of figures not show the scale of the problem and the weight of attack that Russia…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Universities: Freedom of SpeechCan the Minister give us any specific examples of a scenario with which the Government were confronted by these people who have successfully lobbied for a pause, other than just…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in paying tribute to two fine, distinguished, genial and dedicated parliamentarians, whom we have lost in the past few days: Michael Ancram,…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCarbon Capture, Usage and StorageThe Secretary of State will know that until a few days ago, the Fawley refinery and chemicals complex run by ExxonMobil in New Forest East was planning a major carbon capture…07 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: NegotiationsDid the Government take the trouble to consult the head of their own strategic defence review, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, before announcing this decision? If so, what did Lord…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastI appreciate that it is difficult to get into the mind of a theocratic regime such as that of the ayatollahs in Iran, but to what extent have the Government been able to establish…07 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn response to several hon. Members, Ministers have spoken about the complexity of the ombudsman’s report on the WASPI campaign. While appreciating that, may I ask for a statement…07 Oct 2024HANSARD Sir David Amess Adjournment DebateI congratulate the hon. Members for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Daniel Francis) and for Reading West and Mid Berkshire (Olivia Bailey). It is daunting to undertake a maiden speech,…12 Sept 2024HANSARD Sir David Amess Adjournment DebateBefore my right hon. Friend leaves the subject of Sir David, whom I first met in the 1970s—in a different place, and when I was briefly in a different party—I ask him to confirm…12 Sept 2024HANSARD Social SecurityWill the hon. Lady give way?10 Sept 2024HANSARDUkraineThe Secretary of State was a consistent supporter of Ukraine in opposition, so it is no surprise to hear that positive statement from him today. When he goes into battle with the…10 Sept 2024HANSARDContracts for DifferenceI warmly congratulate the Secretary of State on his appointment; he is the perfect example of a political renewable. As politicians, we all have a great deal to contribute to…03 Sept 2024