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HANSARD Points of OrderFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. That is an important point. It is in your gift I believe, Mr Speaker, to determine whether Members, or perhaps former Members in the…28 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Scunthorpe (Nic Dakin), who is right to say that it is our grandchildren who will reap the harvest of what we sow tonight. It is not…22 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionWith or without a deal, my right hon. Friend is aware of the fact that I believe there is woefully inadequate provision for the healthcare and pensions of expat UK citizens. I…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Preparations for Leaving the EUYou will recall, Mr Speaker, that some weeks ago you afforded me the opportunity to ask the Prime Minister what provision would be made for pension uprating, healthcare and…08 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsMuch has been made about provision for EU nationals resident in the United Kingdom post Brexit. Much less comfort has been offered to those 1.5 million United Kingdom nationals…04 Sept 2019HANSARD LGBT Community and Acceptance TeachingOrder. The Minister’s intervention was to indicate that we are running out of time.04 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsIt has been remarked upon that my right hon. Friend is one of only three Prime Ministers upon whose watch a world cup has been brought home. She and her husband were fortunate…17 Jul 2019HANSARDExtremist ViewsTopical Question 1, Mr Speaker.15 Jul 2019HANSARDHostile State Activity11. What steps he is taking to counter hostile state activity in the UK.15 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsGiven the ongoing police inquiry into the leaking of confidential Foreign and Commonwealth Office documents, together with the need to protect the freedom of the press, my right…15 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.15 Jul 2019HANSARDHostile State ActivityA wonderful opportunity! Scarcely cricket, but a wonderful opportunity. Following the attempted poisonings in Salisbury, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister took robust action…15 Jul 2019HANSARD Resignation of UK Ambassador to USAWhile the failure of the former Foreign Secretary to leap to the defence of Sir Kim shows a lack of leadership that is lamentable, is not the priority now to restore the shattered…11 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationI am delighted that my hon. Friend has taken the opportunity to raise this issue, which is of considerable importance to a relatively small number of people. All Members have…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Religious Slaughter of Farm AnimalsIf I am fortunate enough to catch your eye, Mr Rosindell, I will come back to the basic principle. On this specific point, Germany can do it, so why can we not do it? It is not…02 Jul 2019HANSARDPet IdentificationIt is a good job Sir Nicholas Winterton is not in the Chair. I ought to explain to hon. Members that Mr Frith very kindly and courteously indicated that he has to be in two places…17 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillI could possibly have tested your patience by making an overlong intervention on the Minister, Madam Deputy Speaker, but rather than do that I thought I would make a brief…04 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillTrophy hunting.04 Jun 2019HANSARD Trophy HuntingI apologise for interrupting my hon. Friend, but, as he knows, I am about to go and give his apologies to IFAW for his absence from its celebrations. He mentioned the ban on the…15 May 2019HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership: Minimum AgeI knew it would be a point of disagreement; it was fairly inevitable. That is why I said carefully that I do not think we can come here and preach this morning. Secondly, while we…15 May 2019