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HANSARD Legal Advice: ProrogationCan the Attorney General be very clear? Were the director of legislative affairs, Nikki da Costa, and the Cabinet Secretary, or indeed any other advisers, including in the office…25 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)Like many Members’ constituents, many of my constituents in Cardiff have told me over the weekend that they are simply totally confused about what is going on. They are not…09 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)The hon. Gentleman and I obviously disagree on the Brexit issue, but he would surely accept that since that point, we have had a general election where the Government lost their…09 Sept 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. [ Interruption. ] I have become aware in the past few hours that the Government are already seeking to circumvent the terms of the motion that the…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)rose—09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am sure the hon. Lady did not want to mislead the House, but she said that it was “hypothetical” that the special adviser Mr Dominic Cummings…09 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation (Disclosure of Communications)Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?09 Sept 2019HANSARDSkerne River: Discover Brightwater ProjectOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I apologise for the unusual nature of raising a point of order at this time of day, after the Adjournment debate, but I wonder whether…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House clearly thinks that we were all born yesterday, but we are not going to fall for trickery over a dissolution motion that has already been sought and that,…05 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillI am of course keen to support the Bill. My right hon. Friend made the point about security. Is he aware that the Home Affairs Committee repeatedly heard evidence from senior…04 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillOf course it was the Government’s own chief adviser who described the negotiations as “a sham”, so we know what is really going on. I wish to ask the Secretary of State whether it…04 Sept 2019HANSARD G7 SummitThe Prime Minister has made a number of wild and unsubstantiated claims about the negotiations. Can I ask him directly: did the UK’s chief Brexit negotiator, Frost, in a Tuesday…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)The Leader of the House is talking about the alleged subversion of democracy. He seemed not to answer the hon. Member for Airdrie and Shotts (Neil Gray), so I ask clearly: first,…03 Sept 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal)The right hon. Gentleman is making some very strong points. Does he agree that if the Government were serious about negotiating and there were serious negotiations going on, the…03 Sept 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasI completely agree with what the hon. Gentleman is saying about this situation, which is deeply horrific. I, too, spoke on an Open Doors panel, at the Labour party conference last…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesI am sure the Secretary of State will be aware that Birmingham this week joined Cardiff, Sheffield and Tower Hamlets in calling for the recognition of Somaliland. Does he agree…17 Jul 2019HANSARDCyber-security7. What steps the Government are taking to help ensure the security of (a) UK Government assets and (b) critical national infrastructure from cyber-attacks.10 Jul 2019HANSARDCyber-securityGiven the shocking leaks we have seen from the National Security Council and of diplomatic telegrams, can the Minister for the Cabinet Office give some reassurance to our civil…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy hon. Friend knows his new clause has my full support. As I made clear on Second Reading last night, I am a proud devolutionist. I support the Welsh Assembly and the Welsh…09 Jul 2019