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HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on the work he has done over many years. On what is happening in India, does he agree that it is disappointing, given that we talk about India…12 Mar 2020HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefI also recently visited Pakistan. First, I found it encouraging how assertive and helpful the judiciary are being. Secondly, the current Government seem to be moving in the right…12 Mar 2020HANSARD China’s Policy on its Uighur PopulationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Mr Sharma. I congratulate the hon. Member for The Wrekin (Mark Pritchard) on securing this important debate…11 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusToday I was deeply concerned to learn that public health information is not being shared in any language other than English. Given that we live in a wonderfully multi-lingual…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Commonwealth in 2020I thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments; I am looking forward to his Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday and hope to join him. I hope that the Minister will commit to raising…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Commonwealth in 2020First, I would like to wish everyone a happy Commonwealth Day. I would also like to thank Members for their meaningful contributions in this debate. We have heard speeches and…09 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. In September last year, standing at the Dispatch Box the Chancellor declared that austerity was at an end, but just last month he demanded that each Department cut 5% of its…11 Feb 2020HANSARDOperation AugustaI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Blackley and Broughton (Graham Stringer) for bringing this important issue to the House. The devastating revelations about Greater…05 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan: UK NationalsThe evacuation of British nationals and their families from Wuhan has been nothing short of a shambles, given the delays, the lack of information and the terrible cases of family…04 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport Investment: Regional Disparities2. What steps he is taking to reduce regional disparities in transport investment.30 Jan 2020HANSARDTransport Investment: Regional DisparitiesThe removal of Northern’s rail franchise is long overdue, but that alone will not fix the systematic problems of poor infrastructure and lacklustre investment that cripple our…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Wuhan CoronavirusMy thoughts go out to all the residents of Wuhan, Manchester’s sister city. Sadly, the news of this outbreak could not have come at a worse time, as residents are preparing to…23 Jan 2020HANSARDPrevent ProgrammeIf the Government are serious about conducting a proper, independent review of Prevent, can the Minister give an assurance that they will engage with key Muslim organisations,…22 Jan 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: Human Rights2. What assessment he has made of the potential effect on the protection of human rights of the UK leaving the EU.16 Jan 2020HANSARDLeaving the EU: Human RightsThere are real concerns about whether the UK will remain a signatory to the European convention on human rights as we leave the European Union. The convention has led to changes…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee Report on RussiaMay I add my congratulations, Mr Speaker? I have a very simple question for the Minister. There is clearly unease about the delay in the report’s publication. Will the Minister…05 Nov 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Unaccompanied Child Refugees in EuropeThe Government have stated that they will seek to negotiate a future agreement with the EU on plans for family reunion, but that refers to separated children only. The Home…28 Oct 2019HANSARDCommonwealth VeteransMuch like ordinary civilians, Commonwealth soldiers are being unfairly treated by the Government under their hostile environment policies. Is the Minister aware of the significant…21 Oct 2019HANSARDCommonwealth Veterans15. What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the minimum income requirements for Commonwealth personnel and veterans to bring family members to the UK.21 Oct 2019HANSARDArtist VisasThe Minister talked about achieving 97% in 15 working days. Is she willing to give us a breakdown of the different countries?04 Sept 2019