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HANSARD UkraineIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Filton and Bradley Stoke (Jack Lopresti), who I seem to have been following recently. Just this weekend we were at the Yalta…11 Sept 2023HANSARDInstitutional Partnerships: Further and Higher Education16. What steps she is taking to increase partnerships between further education colleges and higher education institutions to help increase learning opportunities.17 Jul 2023HANSARDInstitutional Partnerships: Further and Higher EducationLast week, I met representatives of the National Farmers Union at the Great Yorkshire Show. We discussed the great need for new skills and a skilled workforce in areas such as…17 Jul 2023HANSARD NATO SummitAs a co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Ukraine, I know how steadfast support for Ukraine is right across the House. Ukraine is not just defending itself; it is…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong UpdateI recently met the Leeds Hong Kong community, who raised a number of concerns about their personal safety and security, as well as research by Hong Kong Watch estimating that more…13 Jul 2023HANSARDAntisemitism1. What recent assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of levels of antisemitism in the last 12 months.10 Jul 2023HANSARDAntisemitismDid the Secretary of State see the research from King’s College London, showing that those who believe in conspiracies are most likely to be antisemitic? Much of that antisemitism…10 Jul 2023HANSARDAnimal WelfareLast Friday Lord Goldsmith resigned from the Government and his letter to the Prime Minister was absolutely devastating. If I may paraphrase it, it said that before taking office…06 Jul 2023HANSARDImport and Sale of FurI thank the hon. Member for Clacton (Giles Watling) for securing this important debate, and particularly for his point about the environmental footprint of fur, which, as he…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineWill my hon. Friend give way?27 Jun 2023HANSARDImport and Sale of FurWhat will the Minister do if, in the private Member’s ballot, no Member wishes to bring forward a Bill to ban the importation of fur?27 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. With the conclusion of events in Russia on Saturday being that Prigozhin has been relocated to Belarus, and Russian tactical nuclear weapons have also been relocated to…26 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)I give way to my constituency neighbour.21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)It is a shame that Conservative Members continue to peddle the fake narrative that they have been told to push by DEFRA Ministers and the Whips—that my party is playing political…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)That is a different point, on which I agree—I have been on Bill Committees with the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the hon. Member for Copeland…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)The hon. Gentleman, my constituency neighbour, is making the case for why he should vote for this motion: we are not bringing forward Labour policy; we are bringing forward…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)I have been and I am going again.21 Jun 2023HANSARD World Ocean DayIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mrs Latham. I thank the hon. Member for Hastings and Rye (Sally-Ann Hart) for securing this important debate. She and all speakers…08 Jun 2023HANSARDMental Health Treatment and SupportI want to highlight the crisis faced by families dealing with mental health issues, particularly those with children. The crisis has been brought to my attention by many…07 Jun 2023HANSARDDraft Animal By-Products, Pet Passport and Animal Health (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I thank the Minister for outlining the need for the changes. This is a wide-ranging SI, increasing the fees charged by the Animal and Plant Health Agency for a range of services,…06 Jun 2023