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HANSARDBritish Council Staff: AfghanistanIn addition to British Council staff, many of us have thousands of constituents—in my case, up to 150—who have relatives and friends who have worked for the British in Afghanistan…20 Jan 2022HANSARDUS Steel Tariffs6. What recent discussions she has had with her US counterpart on the tariffs on UK steel exports to the US.20 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.20 Jan 2022HANSARDUS Steel TariffsThe International Trade Secretary will recall the Hallowe’en agreement from last year, when the US gave tariff-free access to the EU for steel and aluminium exports from the…20 Jan 2022HANSARD UkraineI commend the Defence Secretary for his statement. It is clear that President Putin is trying to destabilise a number of countries in eastern Europe: we are seeing things…17 Jan 2022HANSARDHuman Rights LegislationThe Secretary of State said in his statement that the Government will make it crystal clear that the UK courts are under no duty to follow Strasbourg’s case law, so will it be a…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Angela. I congratulate the hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker) on securing this important debate at such a critical time, when…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesI commend my hon. Friend on his involvement and the success that he outlines. In developed countries such as our own, co-operatives play a much bigger role in GDP and cultural…14 Dec 2021HANSARDCo-operatives and Mutual SocietiesThe Minister has waxed lyrical on the good work that the Government are doing on credit unions and is now touching on building societies. Is he considering changing some of the…14 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanI am sorry, but I want to save time for other speakers. As recently as February 2021, the Prime Minister told MPs in the Chamber that the project was going ahead: “I can certainly…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateDoes the Secretary of State feel that the important messages and measures that he has announced today will be undermined by the fact that we have a Prime Minister who does not…08 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanThe north of England is the birthplace of the modern railway, with the first passenger services launching in the UK between Darlington and Stockton in 1825. The Liverpool and…08 Dec 2021HANSARDWestern BalkansMany of us remember the 1990s and the horrors of the first major war since the second world war. We also remember the horrors of Srebrenica, where Muslims were massacred by the…30 Nov 2021HANSARD Palestine: Road Map to Peacerose—17 Nov 2021HANSARD Palestine: Road Map to PeaceMy hon. Friend says that our goal must be a two-state solution, and he mentioned the contributions of previous US Presidents in trying to broker a solution. He will be aware that…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Palestine: Road Map to PeaceI remember that in 2003 when the first road map to peace was introduced, there were some 50,000 settlers occupying the west bank. Eighteen years on, there are now close to half a…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Palestine: Road Map to PeaceOn a point of order, Ms Rees. I find it quite remarkable that, given how much time was left, the Minister was first reluctant to give way to our Front-Bench spokesman, which is…17 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Andy, can I say that we have several more questioners, so I ask for shorter questions and, with respect to the panel, shorter answers.02 Nov 2021HANSARD Nuclear Fuel ManufacturingWill the hon. Gentleman give way?07 Sept 2021HANSARD Nuclear Fuel ManufacturingWhen does my hon. Friend think that carbon capture and storage will be done at any significant scale in this country?07 Sept 2021