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HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillThe shadow Secretary of State will know, given his background working in the Home Office, that a duty of candour is not the same as the duty to disclose sensitive information. The…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillIt is more than a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool West Derby (Ian Byrne), and to speak in support of the Government amendments and in favour of the…14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI totally agree with my hon. Friend. She is making a powerful point about the Nottingham maternity scandal, and I know that the Hillsborough families have been supporting those…14 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsThis afternoon we are joined in the Gallery by Lisa Phillips, a British survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s horrific and despicable trafficking and abuse. Lisa’s bravery is to be…01 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the announcement from the Deputy Prime Minister today about changing the disparity in sentences for domestic homicide. Carole, Julie and Elaine have campaigned…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome what the Leader of the House said about the defence investment plan. Militec Ltd is a small but mighty company in Mountain Ash, in my constituency, that has served our…25 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceI refer Members and the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Let us be clear: scrutinising foreign influence is not, in itself, a problem. Any…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen Government Ministers decide to have disappearing messages on their phones as standard, or when Ministers decide to omit certain information because it seems beneficial, is…04 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressMy hon. Friend is making an important contribution about the effort, time and amount of documentation involved. She has also spoken about the cost and suggested a number of things…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI think what has struck me most about this whole affair is not what has been said, but what has been missing. Over the past week, we have seen endless coverage of private…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSexual Assault Survivors: Isle of WightNo one, regardless of where they live, should ever experience such heinous crimes. The Government are absolutely committed to supporting all victims and survivors. My Department,…29 Apr 2026HANSARDSexual Assault Survivors: Isle of WightMy hon. Friend is a tireless champion for tackling violence against women and girls. Ensuring that victims receive the right, timely support is central to the Government’s…29 Apr 2026HANSARDSexual Assault Survivors: Isle of WightI welcome the shadow Minister’s question. She will know that this Government are putting victims back at the heart of our criminal justice system by investing the biggest ever…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsOur cross-Government violence against women and girls strategy, published on 18 December, sets out our strategic direction and concrete actions to prevent violence and abuse,…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank my hon. Friend for supporting her constituents so diligently, and for raising this matter with me today. The Government are committed to ensuring that victims of domestic…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank my hon. Friend for making that fundamentally important point in the Chamber. I, too, am horrified at the horrific racially motivated sexual attacks that seem to be…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI welcome that really important question from the hon. Gentleman, and he is right to address this issue. A core part of our violence against women and girls strategy is tackling…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank the right hon. Lady for raising that issue. I had hoped to drop in to the event that she hosted yesterday in Parliament to meet Jean directly. Ministerial responsibilities…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for her question. I had the privilege of meeting the Katie Trust last week to discuss that precise issue, and later today I am meeting…29 Apr 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI thank the Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee for raising this issue. It is a horrific statistic that she cites, but sadly it is not uncommon across all professions,…29 Apr 2026