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HANSARDDraft Passport (Fees) Regulations 2022Will the Minister explain to the Committee what happens when someone does not show up without notice for their appointment? How is their application dealt with following that? Are…26 May 2022HANSARDOnline Harm: Women and GirlsWill the Minister consider amending the Online Safety Bill in the light of the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent warning that there has been an 86% increase in screen-sharing…26 May 2022HANSARDDraft Passport (Fees) Regulations 2022I agree that we are all hearing from constituents who are waiting for passports. People who did not renew their passports during covid now suddenly want to use them. Does the hon.…26 May 2022HANSARDHuman Rights Framework ReformDoes my right hon. Friend agree that reform of our human rights framework will help to prevent foreign national offenders from avoiding deportation and help to restore some public…24 May 2022HANSARDLevelling Up Across the UK18. What fiscal steps his Department is taking to encourage regional growth across the UK.17 May 2022HANSARDLevelling Up Across the UKIn recent years, the west midlands has economically outperformed the east midlands—apart from, of course, my constituency of North West Leicestershire. To what extent does my…17 May 2022HANSARDMaking Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow OldThe title of this debate is, “Making Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow Old,” but it needs to be seen against the backdrop of our recent covid pandemic and the recovery.…16 May 2022HANSARD Global Migration ChallengeI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and believe that the policy will work. Will my right hon. Friend explain what the successful implementation of her policy will look like…19 Apr 2022HANSARDEnergy Price Increase in April 2022I welcome the fact that the Prime Minister has announced that he will publish an energy supply strategy to deal with the UK’s energy requirements for the short, medium and long…29 Mar 2022HANSARDViolence against Women: Armed ForcesDoes the Minister agree that we train all our military personnel to be able to be extremely violent when the situation requires but we also train them to have the self-discipline…28 Mar 2022HANSARD Sub-Postmasters: CompensationI welcome the announcement that the 555 sub-postmasters, including my constituents, will now at long last get the compensation they deserve. Does the Minister agree, however, that…22 Mar 2022HANSARDSanctions: Assets SeizureDoes the Minister agree that the international sanctions causing such hardship to the Russian people are totally the responsibility of one man, and his name is Vladimir…22 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Further to our recent meeting, has the Minister had an opportunity to consider my proposals for a traffic light system to inform the public of the tax approval status of…15 Mar 2022HANSARDGambling Industry ReformThe term “gambling” covers a broad spectrum of activities. Does the Minister share my concerns that over-zealous regulation of the gambling industry as a whole could lead to some…15 Mar 2022HANSARDSEND Green PaperCan the Minister confirm that, from September, up to 3,000 new places are being created for children with special educational needs and disability through 35 new special free…14 Mar 2022HANSARDSupport for First-time BuyersDespite the covid pandemic, more than 800 new homes were built in my constituency last year, many of them affordable for first-time buyers. More than 800 houses were built during…07 Mar 2022HANSARDSteel ExportsExpanding on that question, could my right hon. Friend explain what progress she is making on resolving the section 232 tariff issues regarding exporting steel to the United…03 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that although the big landmark trade deals, such as those with Australia and New Zealand, grab all the headlines, of equal importance is the…03 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseRuby’s is an award-winning fish and chip shop in the village of Thringstone that has been owned and operated by the same family for almost 50 years. It is one of many excellent…03 Mar 2022HANSARDMental Health Services: Young PeopleHas my right hon. Friend made any specific assessment of the effect of the covid-19 lockdown restrictions on children’s mental health and general wellbeing?01 Mar 2022