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HANSARD Jallianwala Bagh MassacreWill the Minister give way?09 Apr 2019HANSARD Windrush Compensation SchemeSixty-six of the immigrants carried on HMT Empire Windrush were, in fact, Polish nationals, mostly relatives of those who had fought for the allies from El Alamein to Monte…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Armorial Bearings, Ensigns and Flags)May I possibly trespass on the good nature of the House? There has not been an opportunity since St Patrick’s Day for us to mention in the House our sympathy for the three…20 Mar 2019HANSARDRetirement of the Clerk of the HouseAs one of the few people who accepts the fact that wigs are no longer commonly worn in this place with a certain sad nostalgia tinged with tristesse, I can forgive Sir David that…13 Feb 2019HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Last Friday afternoon, I was conducting an interview with a constituent whose son had been killed. It was impossible for me to continue or…11 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) Regulations 2019May I put down a marker and say that in the case of judicial appointments, we would very much appreciate at least being involved? I am not asking for a veto; I am saying that due…11 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) Regulations 2019On a point of order, Mr Walker, the Minister and I both attempted to unseat the incumbent. In my case, it was Harry Greenway in Ealing North, and in his case, it was the late…11 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Northern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) Regulations 2019Normally, there is no greater or more dangerous hostage to fortune than to say that something is an uncontroversial, minor piece of legislation, because after three or four hours…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Value Added Tax BillI rather doubt that the hon. Gentleman spent a great deal of his life at Labour party conferences back in the ’60s and ’70s. Had he done so, he would have recalled Barbara…08 Feb 2019HANSARD Value Added Tax BillThey are not anywhere.08 Feb 2019HANSARD Value Added Tax BillAnd now he lives in France.08 Feb 2019HANSARD Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillI have no doubt that I speak with the approval of the entire House, and far beyond, in heartily paying tribute to the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) for…08 Feb 2019HANSARD Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillI apologise for interrupting the Minister who, as ever, speaks powerfully and from a well-informed position. Given her comments about the immensity of the task, does she recognise…08 Feb 2019HANSARDDevolved GovernmentThe House has just heard of the sad necessity of the setting of a budget for the coming financial year, in the absence of a devolved Assembly. May I ask the Secretary of State if…30 Jan 2019HANSARDAppropriate ME TreatmentMay I say that north-west London salutes north-west Glasgow? I was honoured and proud—not that I had much choice in the matter—to support the hon. Member for Glasgow North West…24 Jan 2019HANSARDCourts IT SystemAs we must do this, may I declare a personal, rather than a pecuniary, interest? I have been married to a senior member of the west London magistracy for many, many years. Mrs…23 Jan 2019HANSARDCourts IT SystemVery good, Sir!23 Jan 2019HANSARDIllegal Immigration (English Channel)The Royal Navy has a proud and glorious history, in respect not just of forming the wooden walls of this country, but being the nobility of Neptune’s realm, and it has a proud…14 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWhen all is said and done, and everything that needs to be said has been said, this House is very good at saying it all over again. Mr Speaker, you could be forgiven for having a…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActCheck in.11 Jan 2019