Tuesday, 5 November 2019
The Secretary of State was asked—
What assessment he has made of the effect of the US Administration's decision to withdraw support for Kurdish forces on regional stability.
What diplomatic steps he is taking to enhance UK soft power overseas.
What steps he is taking to strengthen relations with NATO allies.
If he will co-operate with any independent inquiry into the death of Harry Dunn.
What diplomatic steps his Department is taking to (a) promote and (b) support human rights internationally.
What steps he is taking to strengthen consular support for UK nationals overseas.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your guidance. In the remaining hours before purdah, what steps are available to the House to require the Secretary of State for Transport to publish the...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his refusal to give clearance to the report on Russia by the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament.
May I first sincerely congratulate you, Mr Speaker, on your new role? I also wish all hon. and right hon. Members who are retiring today every success for their future. With your permission, Mr...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair. My point of order, which I gave notice of to the Speaker’s Office, relates to the written...
Second Reading
Ordered, That, at this day’s sitting, the Speaker shall not adjourn the House until he has reported the Royal Assent to any Act agreed upon by both Houses.—(Maggie Throup.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming Dissolution.—(Maggie Throup.)
I have to notify the House, in accordance with the Royal Assent Act 1967, that Her Majesty has signified her Royal Assent to the following Act: Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland)...
Debate resumed.
It is a pleasure to see you in your place, Mr Speaker. I started a petition earlier this year on the situation in Indian-administered Kashmir. The situation has deteriorated further since the...
I rise to present a petition from residents of the Loachbrook estate in Somerford, Congleton. It asks for the completion of outstanding works to this estate by the developer, Bovis Homes, and is...
There is hardly a family in my constituency that is not proudly associated with the Navy or the merchant navy. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships are based and maintained in Falmouth, along with the...
I am delighted that you are in your rightful place, Mr Speaker. The residents of York, who have sent me to this place, are deeply disturbed about the environment and climate crisis, the loss of...
Mr Speaker, I rise for what is probably the last time for some time, for a number of reasons, to speak on behalf of my constituents about a matter of grave concern to them. We had thought we...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Leo Docherty.)
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