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HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am not.17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your guidance this afternoon, Sir Roger, and to take part in a debate that has been broadly thoughtful, despite very clear differences of opinion.…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI have never been an apologist for other European countries: they make their own decisions, but the clear issue is that this House has been asked to decide on a matter of law when…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI think on balance we would say that Albania probably is safe, and the bulk of returns we have had have indeed been to Albania. But I think it is wrong for us to get out of a hole…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillOf course it is a given that the law changes, and laws change via a variety of different means, including how this place votes. Nevertheless, the UK would be seen to be…17 Jan 2024HANSARDNuclear Energy SectorI, too, am in favour of new nuclear; it is an important part of a balanced green energy mix. Does the Minister share my concern that much of the investment in new nuclear in the…16 Jan 2024HANSARD Tidal Range Energy GenerationI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way and for his excellent speech. He is right to say that, although the up-front costs of developing tidal schemes can be expensive,…10 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS dental appointments in rural areasI rise to present a petition on behalf of 2,652 of my constituents, who declare their concern about the lack of NHS dental appointments available in rural areas such as ours in…09 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryI need hardly say that dentistry is not the only part of the national health service that the Conservative Government have allowed to fall into crisis while shamelessly seeking to…09 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnder the Illegal Migration Act 2023, victims of human trafficking who arrived in the UK via irregular routes would not have legal recourse to receive support under modern slavery…09 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS Winter UpdateNHS winter pressures are having a huge impact on cancer surgery and other cancer interventions. In Cumbria, in the south of the county 25% of those with a cancer diagnosis are…08 Jan 2024HANSARDStorm HenkIn Cumbria, we sadly know only too well the devastating impact of extreme weather events and flooding, so I and all of us in Cumbria stand in solidarity with those reeling from…08 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Compensation and ConvictionsI thank the Minister for his statement and for his work on this issue. Like so many Members, I represent people whose lives were destroyed by this outrageous injustice, two of…08 Jan 2024HANSARDChristmas, Christianity and CommunitiesI would say it is a tie between “Home Alone 2”—because I think Tim Curry makes it—and “It’s a Wonderful Life”. The other tradition on Christmas eve is watching “It’s a Wonderful…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Sustainable Farming InitiativeI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of transitioning to the Sustainable Farming Initiative. It is an ongoing pleasure to continue serving under your guidance…19 Dec 2023HANSARDChristmas, Christianity and CommunitiesHappily. Is the hon. Gentleman a defender of “Home Alone 3”?19 Dec 2023HANSARD Sustainable Farming InitiativeI go back to what I said at the beginning. The hon. Gentleman is right to say that there are clear advantages in the scheme, and we support its principle. The problem is that they…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Sustainable Farming InitiativeMy hon. Friend makes a good point, which I hear across Westmorland and beyond. All that puts people off applying for new schemes because under DEFRA’s rules, farmers can only…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Sustainable Farming InitiativeAbsolutely. If we do not give people stability of income and certainty, how can we expect them to provide the food and the environmental gains that we need? I challenge the…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Sustainable Farming InitiativeOn the point that SFI can add value, the reality is that, with the exception of moorland options, there is no reason for anybody in a stewardship scheme to add to what they…19 Dec 2023