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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayThose who have not ought to look at Adolf Eichmann’s story. He was appointed in 1932, and in 1933 he started dealing with what was thought of as “the Jewish problem”. The idea was…23 Jan 2020HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI congratulate the new Members, whose speeches were really impressive, and I especially thank two Labour Members who spoke incredibly effectively, the hon. Members for Leeds North…23 Jan 2020HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayThe main purpose of today’s debate is to highlight the importance of people remembering, not forgetting, and of making sure that future generations know what the survivors knew…23 Jan 2020HANSARDBuilding SafetyThere will be a welcome for the announcement about the role of Dame Judith Hackitt. Many points will be made in the next half hour or so, but I want to concentrate on two. First,…20 Jan 2020HANSARDLeasehold PropertyI thank the Secretary of State and his predecessors for the work they have done in commissioning work from the Law Commission that will provide a guide to the way forward. May I…13 Jan 2020HANSARDElection of SpeakerUnder the provisions of Standing Order No. 1A, I am now required to ascertain whether Sir Lindsay Hoyle is willing to be chosen as Speaker.17 Dec 2019HANSARDElection of SpeakerThe whole House will want to join in the expression of the Leader of the Opposition and the Prime Minister about the tragedy at Fishmongers’ Hall and London Bridge. Let me tell…17 Dec 2019HANSARD Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]It would be a good idea for others to look at the last two pages of the historical institutional abuse inquiry report, which is available at hiainquiry.org. In those pages, Sir…05 Nov 2019HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerMr Speaker, before turning to you, I want to make one point. There has been unconfirmed bad news about my constituent Amelia Bambridge. Everyone wished that she would be found…31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsI, and I hope the whole House, wish that the right hon. Member for Leicester East (Keith Vaz) recovers and that his health is restored. I strongly support the motion, which says…31 Oct 2019HANSARDStandardsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. On that point, we notice that the motion is in the name of the Leader of the House, so were the person concerned to be re-elected, we would not…31 Oct 2019HANSARDTributes to the Speaker’s ChaplainAs parliamentary warden of St Margaret’s church, Parliament Square, may I join in supporting the motion of my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House? The only thing that…31 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Forces VeteransIn the 30 years since I attended the Remembrance service at Enniskillen after the tragedy and atrocity there, there has been recognition of the service by nationalists, Catholics…30 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I shall be brief. It is 30 years since I was appointed Minister of Agriculture in Northern Ireland, when the Ministry was the Department of Agriculture for Northern Ireland, or…28 Oct 2019HANSARDRestoring Nature and Climate ChangeThe hon. Gentleman’s exchange with my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch) reminds me that when I served as Roads Minister in the 1980s, we planted…28 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019When the Ulster Farmers Union, which I admire, is spoken of, I always try to speak for the Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers’ Association—the family farmers, of whom there…28 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019Presumably, we are talking about the red-necked longhorn beetle, which affects Prunus trees in China?28 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressThe hon. Member for East Dunbartonshire (Jo Swinson), the leader of the Liberal Democrat party, talked about Paddy Ashdown, our former colleague. He was one of the people who, in…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressI could have said that as well, and as gently too, but it is also worth remembering that having a greater number of seats does not mean that those Members speak for all the people…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressHave I provoked the hon. Gentleman? Of course I give way.14 Oct 2019