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HANSARD Energy Bills: Self-disconnectionI genuinely appreciated the Minister coming to meet us yesterday to discuss these issues, but he will have seen the shock and disbelief in the room when he made his announcement,…25 Jan 2023HANSARD Steel Industry: Contribution to the UK EconomyI thank my hon. Friend for her generosity in giving way again. I should also put on record my membership of the GMB, and past interests involving the GMB and Community. On the…25 Jan 2023HANSARD Lachin Corridor and Nagorno-KarabakhIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Hollobone. I thank the hon. Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) for securing the debate at such a critical…24 Jan 2023HANSARD Lachin Corridor and Nagorno-KarabakhNo, but I say for the hon. Gentleman’s benefit that I have raised the issue directly with the Azerbaijani ambassador. I understand that the Azerbaijani Government engage in a…24 Jan 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 17) Regulations 2022That is reassuring to hear as well. I hope that the Minister will, in discussion with her ministerial colleagues, look at the example of Canada, which has introduced new…23 Jan 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 17) Regulations 2022That is reassuring. However, the US Treasury took steps in August to sanction mixers, which effectively jumble up different cryptocurrency transactions to avoid transparency,…23 Jan 2023HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 17) Regulations 2022It is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Dame Caroline. I thank the Minister for setting out to the Committee the details of the latest expansion of our sanctions…23 Jan 2023HANSARD Russia’s Grand StrategyI thank colleagues on both sides of the House for their thoughtful and considered contributions to today’s debate. I particularly thank the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex…19 Jan 2023HANSARDRailway ModernisationI understand the Secretary of State will be in my constituency later today to announce the successful £50 million bid, which I backed alongside Cardiff Council, for improvements…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Russia’s Grand StrategyI do not know which union leaders the right hon. Lady is referring to, but I can tell her that the leader of my own union—I include my membership of the GMB in my declaration of…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseCan the Leader of the House find time for a debate on what has been done to deal with the sharp increases in hate crime shown by recent statistics, and in particular with the real…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Non-domestic Energy SupportBusinesses small and large in my constituency, from shops to my local steel plant, have raised very serious concerns with me, so they will no doubt look at the statement very,…09 Jan 2023HANSARD British Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mrs Cummins. I thank the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski) for securing the debate at this critical…07 Dec 2022HANSARD British Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyI am conscious of the time, so I will not. I want to speak about the costs the UK Government have incurred defending the indefensible on the legal position. An answer I received…07 Dec 2022HANSARDWest Balkans: Council of EuropeI will leave time for the Minister, Ms Nokes. I hope that the Minister can assure us that the Government see the Council as a crucial part of promoting democracy across our…16 Nov 2022HANSARDWest Balkans: Council of EuropeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Ms Nokes. I thank the hon. Member for Henley (John Howell) for securing this debate at a critical time for the entire western…16 Nov 2022HANSARDWest Balkans: Council of EuropeI am coming to my conclusion. I am on the final page.16 Nov 2022HANSARDBritain’s Industrial FutureOn the specific point.15 Nov 2022HANSARDBritain’s Industrial FutureI have been in this place 10 years today and I have worked with my local steel company since I was first elected. It has consistently raised the same issues with me: competitive…15 Nov 2022HANSARD UkraineI thank colleagues from across the House for their contributions to today’s debate. We have had some really fantastic reflections. I also add my thanks to all the United Kingdom…14 Nov 2022