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HANSARDLeasehold ReformDoes my hon. Friend share the frustration that many of my constituents face? When they try to set up “right to manage” companies, and to move towards taking over their freehold,…23 May 2023HANSARD Rail ServicesThe Secretary of State will be aware that many constituents across the country do not have access to any rail services at all. That is the case for residents in the east of…11 May 2023HANSARDOverseas TerritoriesI will not as I know what the hon. Gentleman wants to say; he is very kind, but we do not have a lot of time. On that more humorous note, I also want to be really serious, candid…11 May 2023HANSARDOverseas TerritoriesI will, briefly.11 May 2023HANSARDOverseas TerritoriesThe hon. Member knows my views on the Chagos Islands; indeed, I set them out clearly in Westminster Hall in a debate he initiated a few months ago. I will come to that later in my…11 May 2023HANSARDOverseas TerritoriesI absolutely assure the hon. Member of that. Indeed, I will come to that specifically. I want briefly to reference the issues that have come out of the debate in relation to…11 May 2023HANSARDOverseas TerritoriesI also thank the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, the hon. Member for Rutland and Melton (Alicia Kearns), for securing this crucial debate and ensuring the concerns and…11 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: Special TribunalIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mr Davies. You are wearing an excellent tie; there are a number of good ties on display. I thank the hon. and gallant Member…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]The Secretary of State talks about powering up Britain, but perhaps he could take some lessons from how the Welsh Labour Government and Welsh Labour councils are powering up…09 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: Special TribunalThe hon. Gentleman makes a very important point. Indeed, he tempts me further forward, but let me refer to some of the other international support. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania…09 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: Special TribunalI accept that complexity is inherent and that serious work needs to be done, but will the Minister assure Members that he has listened to what President Zelensky and, indeed,…09 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: Special TribunalIt is welcome that the recovery and reconstruction conference is taking place here, but of course one of the crucial issues at the conference will be the finance for the huge…09 May 2023HANSARD National Security BillI have raised on a number of occasions in debates and Committees the use of cryptocurrencies, and cryptocurrency mixers in particular, to facilitate the activities of hostile…03 May 2023HANSARD National Security BillThe Minister will be aware of Lords amendment 130, which relates to the sovereign base areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. He will also be aware of the concern that has been expressed…03 May 2023HANSARD National Security BillWill the Minister give way again?03 May 2023HANSARDHorizon EuropeThousands of jobs in some of our key technological and scientific research institutions throughout the UK are now at risk. We are leaching talent and competitive advantage, and…02 May 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionThe Minister is talking about innovation and future technologies. He will have heard Members from both sides of the House raise concerns about the lack of funding outside Horizon.…24 Apr 2023HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionIt is a pleasure, Mr Dowd, to serve under your chairmanship, as it was to have served under Mr McCabe before. I thank the hon. Member for Linlithgow and East Falkirk (Martyn Day)…24 Apr 2023HANSARD Research and Development Funding and Horizon EuropeIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I pass on apologies from my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central (Chi Onwurah), who has been…18 Apr 2023HANSARD Vladimir Kara-MurzaI thank the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee for submitting this urgent question and you, Mr Speaker, for granting it. We are deeply disturbed and horrified by the…17 Apr 2023