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HANSARDDaniel Morgan: Independent Panel ReportGiven the outrageous history of corruption, injustice and delay in this case, the requests by Daniel Morgan’s family are surely entirely reasonable, so will the Home Secretary…24 May 2021HANSARDAntisemitic AttacksI, too, thank the right hon. Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon) for having secured this urgent question, which offers us an opportunity to unite in unequivocal opposition to, and…17 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllIt is a pleasure to take part in this debate, albeit remotely. However, much of what is proposed in the Queen’s Speech is more about protecting this Government and their Ministers…17 May 2021HANSARDThe UnionWhat recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union.28 Apr 2021HANSARDThe UnionIf the Secretary of State is so confident in the Union, why is he stopping the Prime Minister coming to Scotland to campaign for it? Have the dubious donations for renovations…28 Apr 2021HANSARD ImmigrationScottish National party MPs are fully behind this motion to revoke, and I support the arguments that the shadow Minister has set out. As well as thanking the hon. Member for North…28 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI want to speak briefly in relation to the amendments on data sharing for immigration purposes tabled by Baroness Meacher, which are Lords amendments 40B and 40C, as well as the…26 Apr 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance Reductions: Higher EducationTwelve flagship research hubs were supposed to run projects lasting five to 10 years in support of the sustainable development goals. Some of those projects are midway through…26 Apr 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance Reductions: Higher EducationWhat recent discussions his Department has had with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the effect of official development assistance funding reductions…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI too thank the Minister for setting out the reasons behind the tabling of this order. Of course, we fully support the proscription of Atomwaffen Division and its National…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May), and I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak in this hugely important debate. First, let me echo…15 Apr 2021HANSARD UK Asylum System and Asylum Seekers’ Mental HealthThat is very kind of you, Sir Charles. I expect I could speak for about six hours, but I shall do my best to confine myself. We are at a pivotal moment for our asylum system,…13 Apr 2021HANSARDImmigration and Nationality Application FeesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe. Thank you for calling me. I thank the hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Meg Hillier) for securing this…25 Mar 2021HANSARDContingency Asylum AccommodationIt is well and good for the Minister to ask providers to make improvements, but it is a blindingly obvious fact that whatever is done with dormitory accommodation will not protect…22 Mar 2021HANSARD Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillI want to make just three short points, including on the standard of proof required for TPIMs and on the number of extensions that can be granted. First, however, it would be…22 Mar 2021HANSARDContingency Asylum AccommodationThe Home Secretary said to the Select Committee that “advice around dormitories and the use of the accommodation was all based on Public Health England advice”. However, the…22 Mar 2021HANSARD Independent Review of Administrative LawI thank the Justice Secretary for his statement and the panel for its work. We will, of course, scrutinise the report carefully and constructively, but we will do so from the…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.16 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewWhy on earth slash budgets used to tackle corruption and promote good governance around the world? Why slash support for the research that our universities do to help the poorest…16 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Justice Secretary and echo the sentiments that he expressed. It was the Justice Secretary who made the required statutory statement that the Police, Crime, Sentencing…16 Mar 2021