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HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI rise simply to support the amendment; however, like others, I regret the need for it. It is needed because of the position adopted by one person—the person who will be our next…18 Jul 2019HANSARDDetaineesThe Government are wrong to reject a judge-led inquiry, which was the only way to find out if the lessons have been learned. Given the Minister’s statement, will he commit to two…18 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Billindicated assent.18 Jul 2019HANSARDHuman Rights in Saudi ArabiaDoes my right hon. Friend agree that if we are going to assist the Saudis on technology in this way, at the very least our Government should in response press for the immediate…18 Jul 2019HANSARDDetainee Mistreatment: Judge-led InquiryDoes the Minister accept that any UK involvement in extraordinary rendition is a stain on our reputation as a country that claims to uphold the rule of law and defend human…15 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Ambassador to USA: Leaked EmailsMay I commend the Minister and indeed the Secretary of State for International Trade for defending our ambassador? Will the Minister take this opportunity to guarantee that our…08 Jul 2019HANSARDCounter-Daesh UpdateOn Monday, I met the Iraqi ambassador, and it is clear that the Iraqi authorities are keen for the UK Government, EU countries, the US and Russia to take responsibility for Daesh…03 Jul 2019HANSARDSpending Review12. Whether he plans to launch a three-year spending review before the summer recess; and if he will make a statement.02 Jul 2019HANSARDSpending ReviewI can assure the Chancellor that I saw him give that response on television earlier. What would be the impact on the comprehensive spending review of either the proposal of the…02 Jul 2019HANSARDSecurity Co-operationAccording to Mr Barnier, a no-deal scenario would represent “a break in the level of talks…risks to intelligence pooling… inconsistencies in applying sanctions regimes”, and would…27 Jun 2019HANSARD Parental Involvement in Teaching: Equality ActI apologise for not being here for the earlier part of the debate, but I am pleased to have arrived in time to hear the hon. Members for Wallasey (Ms Eagle), for Cardiff South and…25 Jun 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilDoes the Prime Minister believe that, to engage constructively with the European Union, our new Prime Minister must set out before the summer recess, here in Parliament, his…24 Jun 2019HANSARDProvision for CyclistsParliamentary authorities continue to review the use of bicycle spaces to ensure that demand is met.20 Jun 2019HANSARDProvision for CyclistsI am very happy to do so. I am a cyclist myself, and I must say that the facilities within Parliament are perhaps not quite what they should be, certainly given the lack of…20 Jun 2019HANSARDRelocation of ParliamentAn option to move Parliament out of the Palace of Westminster to a new purpose-built building was included in the restoration and renewal pre-feasibility study of 2012. The House…20 Jun 2019HANSARDRelocation of ParliamentI thank the hon. Gentleman for his supplementary question; I might have expected him to call for Parliament to be moved to Luton, but he did not. Clearly a decision has been…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am upset with the Leader of the House, as he did not invite me on his bus tour, but perhaps he will let me know what slogan he intended having on the side of the bus. I am also…20 Jun 2019HANSARDTemporary ChamberThe Commission has heard various oral representations. At its meeting on 14 May 2018, it considered a statement of accommodation requirements for the House of Commons decant. Most…20 Jun 2019HANSARDTemporary ChamberIt was no surprise that the hon. Gentleman made his point about electronic voting, which is something that I would like to see tested in the temporary Chamber—that is a personal…20 Jun 2019HANSARDCox Report: ImplementationThe right hon. Gentleman will be aware that I raised an idea put forward by the lay people on the Commission that we should as a Commission go away—I dare not call it an away-day…18 Jun 2019