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HANSARD Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Joint CommitteeI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. That is why this motion is so important. Labour has brought together councils that stand ready to assist, yet we have already seen the…15 Sept 2021HANSARDAQUIND Interconnector ProjectI rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents concerning the proposed AQUIND interconnector project, which has been signed by more than 6,000 local people. This is a…14 Sept 2021HANSARDFuture Trade Deals: Human RightsWhat recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on inserting clauses on human rights into future trade deals.15 Jul 2021HANSARDFuture Trade Deals: Human RightsSuccessive UK Governments have believed in the principle that new trade treaties should contain essential human rights clauses. That makes the whole of the treaty conditional on…15 Jul 2021HANSARD Aquind InterconnectorI beg to move, That this House has considered the proposed Aquind interconnector project. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I am pleased to have…13 Jul 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillLabour has said from the start that this Bill offered a once-in-a-Parliament opportunity to make meaningful changes to the day-to-day lives of our forces personnel, veterans and…13 Jul 2021HANSARDAQUIND Energy InterconnectorI have long represented Portsmouth’s opposition to AQUIND, which would cause untold disruption to our communities and no clear benefits to my city. There are serious concerns…06 Jul 2021HANSARDAQUIND Energy InterconnectorWhen he plans to make a decision on the proposed AQUIND energy interconnector project.06 Jul 2021HANSARDMental Health ServicesGovernment figures show that the number of service personnel being seen by the MOD’s specialist mental health services for initial assessment has fallen by 36% since 2013 to an…05 Jul 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI thank my right hon. Friend for that point. He was a tireless advocate for the points that he raised in the Bill Committee and I know that we will continue to work together to…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillIt is a pleasure to speak from the Dispatch Box on this important legislation ahead of Armed Forces Day on Saturday. This Armed Forces Week is a chance to recognise and celebrate…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI thank the hon. Member for his remarks. I know that he has also been expressing these concerns for quite some time. It is unsatisfactory that we are still hearing from the…23 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 Summit: Trade PrioritiesWhat her Department’s trade priorities are for the upcoming G7 summit.10 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 Summit: Trade PrioritiesLabour has backed an intellectual property waiver on vaccines to help with the pandemic in the poorest countries. The US agrees, as do the majority of world leaders, but the UK…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces Bill: Special ReportMay I take this opportunity to thank the Chair, the Clerks and fellow members of the Committee for their dedication and hard work, as well as those who gave evidence to the…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Strength of the UK’s Armed ForcesI associate myself with the remarks and tributes made by the shadow Defence Secretary, the Minister and other Members of this House to the Duke of Edinburgh, who was a great…14 Apr 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)National security is the first duty of any Government. Following the publication of the integrated review and Command Paper, it is clear that this Government have not only broken…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)I will carry on, because I am near to the end of my speech. I will not press the new clause for now, but I put Ministers on notice that we will return to this issue on Report. I…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)I thank my right hon. Friend for that intervention. He is absolutely right. I alluded to some of the figures in my speech. Regrettably, the Minister did not cover that in his…31 Mar 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)We do not believe that is a satisfactory response from the Minister. Ministers from successive Conservative Governments have promised a solution on this forever and a day.…31 Mar 2021