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HANSARD NATO and International SecurityIt is an honour to follow the right hon. Member for North Durham (Mr Jones), from whom I have learned a lot when sitting with him on different Committees, including on the Armed…19 May 2022HANSARD NATO and International SecurityThe shadow Minister mentioned the Indo-Pacific tilt, which we have been looking at in the Defence Committee. There has been a miscalculation, which has allowed Putin to get away…19 May 2022HANSARDEngagementsI served my country with pride in the Royal Green Jackets. I will always be a rifleman and a veteran. I welcome the veterans’ strategy that the Prime Minister has just brought…09 Feb 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillMy hon. Friend raises a valid point. It is about understanding those needs. I am delighted that investment has been rolled out across the country in many areas that vitally need…04 Feb 2022HANSARDAnimals (Penalty Notices) BillThank you, Mr Speaker, for calling me so early in the debate. I think we can all agree that my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) has brought a hugely important…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI am delighted to support my colleague and constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton North East (Jane Stevenson). As her neighbour, I share the same…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillThat is a genuine one I have had. However, when I think of it, it is very hard to bring forward something meaningful that will get the support of the House and change legislation.…04 Feb 2022HANSARDGlue Traps (Offences) BillI do agree with my hon. Friend. It is such a beautiful area, and we must indeed do everything possible to ensure that it is preserved. We have many beautiful parks as well. I know…04 Feb 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox) not just for bringing forward the Bill but for his work behind the scenes. All too often, we see the work that…04 Feb 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. I believe that I ran through his constituency on day 3. In Machynlleth, we encountered our first shops and we were able to get some…04 Feb 2022HANSARDVeterans: Protection from ProsecutionAs a veteran who served in Op Banner, I welcome any legislation that comes forward on this issue. While we wait for that legislation, will the Secretary of State work with the…26 Jan 2022HANSARDVeterans: Protection from Prosecution2. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on when legislative proposals will be brought forward against vexatious claims made regarding veterans who…26 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Parties: Police InvestigationI fought in bloody conflicts in Europe. At the moment, we are seeing hundreds of thousands of Russian troops on the Ukrainian border, and could see the bloodiest conflict for…25 Jan 2022HANSARD UK Government Recognition of SomalilandI thank my right hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for giving way. The Defence Committee has just produced a report on the Navy and the importance of the sea in defence, and…18 Jan 2022HANSARDRussia’s Grand StrategyIt is a pleasure to follow my right hon. Friend the Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois), with whom I serve on the Defence Committee. I also thank my hon. Friend the…06 Jan 2022HANSARD RussiaI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement and strong approach. What seems like a lifetime ago, I saw at first hand a breakdown in the Balkans when I served in Bosnia and Kosovo.…06 Jan 2022HANSARDRussia’s Grand StrategyYes; what Russia is trying to do is completely incoherent and unbalanced, and I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. As I have said, Russia’s military is not what it was…06 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am working hard with key partners in Wolverhampton to secure all the funding for the Wolverhampton city learning quarter. We still need some of that funding to come through, but…06 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineAs we see the build-up of troops on the Ukraine-Russian border, I would be keen to know whether the grey zone sub-threshold attacks, such as cyber and disinformation, are also…07 Dec 2021HANSARDNew Housing Developments: Community ConsultationI welcome the Minister’s response on how we are making the system more responsive to local residents, but what steps will he take to ensure that residents have more of a say over…29 Nov 2021