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HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillLooking at the other side of the Chamber, I see the coat of arms of our late, dear friend Sir David Amess, who was murdered exactly three years ago today. He was a staunch…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI will—one last time.15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy right hon. Friend is making some extremely valid points. I agree with him that if there is going to be change, it should be done altogether, but I am slightly concerned by the…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Billrose—15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am puzzled. It is clear that the hon. Gentleman does not like the current system, but he does not explain how our legislation would be better for removing those people who have…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy right hon. Friend rightly talks about the consequences of the changes. Has he also considered the effect of the removal of the Earl Marshal and the Lord Great Chamberlain of…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am deeply worried about the Minister’s arguments. If he talks in that way about accidents of birth, how can he possibly defend constitutional monarchy? If he questions the…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border Checks(Urgent Question ): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if he will make a statement on the decision by the Spanish authorities to…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Gibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI thank the Minister for her response, but the people of Gibraltar have long memories. When Labour was last in power, the Blair Government attempted to agree a joint sovereignty…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillThe hon. Lady is making some excellent and valid points, but does she agree that the London borough of Waltham Forest should ensure that its residents who are homeless—our heart…09 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillThe hon. Lady is making some compelling points and mention pets. Does she remember the Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill of 2020, which I put to the…09 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: NegotiationsThis is a shameful day for British democracy and a dark moment for human rights in the United Kingdom. Already, the people of the Chagos islands have been forcibly removed from…07 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Deputy Prime Minister should be aware, people in Romford are very angry that Mayor Khan is forcing us to build high-rise blocks. Does she agree that the London borough of…02 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the Leader of the House to her place. This week, she will have noticed that we are celebrating county flags; Parliament Square is wonderfully decorated with the flags of…25 Jul 2024HANSARDEconomy, Welfare and Public ServicesI am deeply proud to have been elected for the seventh time as the Member of Parliament for Romford. I am now the longest-serving MP for Romford since 1885, when the constituency…22 Jul 2024HANSARDEconomy, Welfare and Public ServicesThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I say what a pleasure it is to follow the hon. Member for Welwyn Hatfield (Andrew Lewin)? He spoke with great eloquence, and also with passion…22 Jul 2024HANSARDAnimal Testing: ResearchThe reduction and ultimate ending of the need to use animals for testing purposes is an important policy objective of my animal-loving constituents in Romford. Does the Minister…22 May 2024HANSARDAnimal Testing: Research9. What steps her Department is taking to help reduce the use of animal testing in research.22 May 2024HANSARDEnergy Bills5. What steps she is taking to help reduce energy bills.21 May 2024