"Before we start the debate, while the heat remains at this exceptional level, I am content for Members not to wear jackets or ties in Westminster Hall. Mr Speaker has announced similar arrangements for the Chamber. When the House returns in the autumn, Mr Speaker will expect Members to revert …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship—if I can use the term—again, Mrs Murray. I am delighted that we have been granted a debate for World Tuberculosis Day on World Tuberculosis Day itself. In that …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"I thank hon. Members, but I am a bit disappointed that not many joined us for such an important debate. As a Member, I can understand that people’s priorities are different on a Thursday afternoon and when there is a one-line Whip in place. However, I am grateful to the …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"I congratulate the hon. Member for Rutland and Melton (Alicia Kearns) on leading this important debate. I must declare an interest, having been a guest of Taipei in the past. I welcome the ambassador and his team to the House this afternoon.
"6. What diplomatic steps her Department has taken to help secure safe routes for refugees as part of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme. ..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"Yesterday I heard the shocking story of a refugee stuck in Iran, unable to leave because he has been told he needs to register with the Iranian Government. There have been cases of refugees in Iran being returned to their countries of origin, so he is too scared to register. …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I, too, congratulate the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) on securing the debate; I was pleased to support the application.
"I look forward to contributing under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) on securing this timely debate, and on his brilliant contribution.
As an officer of the all-party parliamentary group on population, development and reproductive health, and as a …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech
"Before we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the House of Commons Commission. I also remind Members that they are asked by the House to have a …..." Virendra Sharma - View Speech