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HANSARDArmed Forces BillI certainly endorse everything that the Minister has said about his own commitment and the commitment of the Government to this issue. May I just make an appeal that, when he does…08 Feb 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseNow that Putin the poisoner has jailed Alexei Navalny for the “crime” of missing probation appointments while in a coma, may we have a statement about British policy towards…04 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Covenant: Military CharitiesPart of the purpose of the armed forces covenant is, of course, to look after war widows, including an estimated 265 who lost their war widow’s pension on cohabitation or…01 Feb 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIf vaccination is, as he believes, the cavalry riding to our rescue, may we confidently expect a statement from the Prime Minister as soon as the vulnerable have had their jabs…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillJust because an ally has a system that may leave its agents vulnerable to exposure and death, that does not mean that we should copy that.27 Jan 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI have the advantage of having been present when my right hon. Friend made that very point on Second Reading, and therefore I was entirely prepared for that intervention. I will…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillOn behalf of the Intelligence and Security Committee, I entirely endorse the tributes and good wishes paid by the Solicitor General and the hon. Member for St Helens North (Conor…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillIn support of my right hon. Friend, it will come as no surprise that I would simply say that, whether one trusts this expert or that expert, or this or that Committee Chairman,…27 Jan 2021HANSARDEquitable LifeAn 84-year-old widow in my constituency writes as follows: “In the year 2000 our pension was £11,120, it is now £3,187. When my husband died in 2015 it was reduced by one third,…21 Jan 2021HANSARDExtradition Act 2003How does the Minister respond to the point made by my right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) that an innocent person finding themselves on trial in the…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEquitable LifeWill the Minister give way?21 Jan 2021HANSARD National Security and Investment BillOn Second Reading both of this Bill and of the Telecommunications (Security) Bill, it was mentioned that in 2013, the Intelligence and Security Committee first recommended…20 Jan 2021HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogGiven that the Minister has previously expressed sympathy for the idea of raising the mandatory retirement age for magistrates in particular, may I appeal to him to ensure that…20 Jan 2021HANSARD National Security and Investment BillFor the sake of clarity, the annual report that will be supplied to Parliament will not have any security-sensitive information in it. The Minister says that we could request…20 Jan 2021HANSARD National Security and Investment BillIs this what the Minister wants? Every year, the Committee will request to have a comprehensive explanation of the security-sensitive information that has underlain the different…20 Jan 2021HANSARD National Security and Investment BillMr Deputy Speaker, may I begin this short contribution by warmly endorsing what you had to say by way of congratulations to the new Secretary of State? He is genuinely one of the…20 Jan 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I welcome the Leader of the House’s robust answer to the previous question? Mine is on a different subject. Monday’s non-partisan debate in Westminster Hall referred to the…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Response: Defence SupportAlthough our service personnel are already making a fine contribution, has my right hon. Friend examined which aspects of Israel’s efficient and highly successful vaccination…12 Jan 2021HANSARDHospitality Industry: Government SupportThe hon. Member for North Antrim (Ian Paisley) complained that it is rather cold in Westminster Hall today. I can recommend the House of Commons Library to him. It is an absolute…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Education: Return in JanuaryThis feels slightly like my own first day back at school, though I am rather near the bottom of this particular class. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the importance of his…30 Dec 2020