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HANSARD National Security BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for intervening. His constituent’s case is one that I had in mind when drafting this part of my speech. We do not need to look too far to think of…03 May 2023HANSARD Public Order BillI, too, rise to speak in support of the Lords amendments. These are amendments about suspicionless stop and search, and we need to draw a breath and remind ourselves that…24 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf the Minister’s Portillo-style tour of the railways takes him north of the border, will he reflect on the eye-watering track access charges paid by ScotRail and the eye-watering…20 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ4. My constituent Lisa and her civil service colleagues have worked tirelessly and with distinction during some of the most challenging times, but she is fed up with Ministers…19 Apr 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry UpdateFirst, may I argue in favour of the importance of the independence of the compensation scheme? Many people here, although perhaps not all, would argue that the Windrush…19 Apr 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects in Scotland9. What steps he is taking to support energy transition projects in Scotland.18 Apr 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects in ScotlandThere was a lot to take in there. Recent positive noises around the Acorn carbon capture project near Peterhead are obviously welcome, albeit with the caveat that we have heard a…18 Apr 2023HANSARDIllegal Immigration Bill: ECHR Compatibility2. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the compatibility of the Illegal Migration Bill with the Council of Europe convention on action against trafficking in…30 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Immigration Bill: ECHR CompatibilityArticles 12 and 13 of the trafficking convention require states to support a trafficking victim’s physical, psychological and social recovery, including through a rest and…30 Mar 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I just caution the Leader of the House that the Home Office has form when it comes to impact assessments? It made all the same promises in relation to the Nationality and…30 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration UpdateWhat assessment has the Department made of the increased risk of self-harm, and indeed suicide, among vulnerable asylum seekers placed in precisely the type of institutional…29 Mar 2023HANSARDHuman Trafficking and Modern SlaveryI, too, start by congratulating the hon. Member for Wellingborough (Mr Bone) on securing what he quite rightly described as a very timely debate. I hope that he is restored to…29 Mar 2023HANSARDLegal AidDuring yesterday’s debate on the Illegal Migration Bill, I sought clarity on how people impacted by the Bill will be able to secure access to legal advice and legal aid. Those…28 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Casey report reminds us that we must be alive to racism not only in the police, but in the whole justice system. Will Ministers engage with and act on a significant report by…28 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter). I share her concerns about the Bill, and indeed about the process that we have undergone in scrutinising…28 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillDo we support international human rights protections or do we not? Are we steadfast in our adherence to the European convention on human rights, the refugee convention and other…27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI notice the Minister is listening very carefully indeed. Why is there a “compelling evidence” requirement? More importantly, is that not totally inconsistent with the test of…27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Billrose —27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillThank you for allowing me to speak again, Mr Evans. What we have had today is an absolute disgrace of a debate. The timetabling of this really important Bill has been absolutely…27 Mar 2023HANSARD Public Order BillI will be brief because I agree entirely with the two previous speakers. There should be no suspicionless stop and search powers anywhere near a Public Order Bill. It is pretty…22 Mar 2023