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HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Ombudsman ReportI agree. The issue of trust is really important, one that this House should not take lightly. In my South West Bedfordshire constituency, it is estimated that there are 6,000…16 May 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Ombudsman ReportI will, briefly, but it will probably be the last intervention, as I take heed of what Mr Deputy Speaker said.16 May 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Ombudsman ReportI am grateful to my right hon. Friend. What he says is accurate. He quotes from the report; it was in July 2021 that the ombudsman found maladministration. In the report on 21…16 May 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Ombudsman ReportIt is a privilege to speak in the debate. When my constituents who have made a complaint come to see me, we quite often get to a stage at which I recommend the ombudsman to them.…16 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ6. The 60% increase in funding for special educational needs and disabilities is extremely welcome, but challenges around the recruitment of community paediatricians mean that…01 May 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingI was not aware of that issue and I am grateful to the hon. Lady for putting it on the record. A constituent wrote to me on Saturday about her sister, who she described as…29 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingI think it is right that Parliament looks at this issue early in the next Parliament—whether to leave things as they are or make changes. There is clearly public pressure for us…29 Apr 2024HANSARD Global Ocean TreatyUnlike my hon. Friend the Member for Torbay (Kevin Foster) and my right hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk Coastal (Dr Coffey), my South West Bedfordshire constituency is about as…25 Apr 2024HANSARDGross Domestic Product: Northern Ireland2. What steps he is taking to help increase GDP in Northern Ireland.24 Apr 2024HANSARDInternational Freedom of Religion or Belief BillI shall be brief. As the Member with the privilege of speaking on behalf of the Church of England in this place, I want to put on record the Church of England’s very strong…24 Apr 2024HANSARDGross Domestic Product: Northern IrelandWith the Executive restored and enjoying a financial package of more than £3 billion, does the Minister agree that Northern Ireland businesses are now in position for an era of…24 Apr 2024HANSARDPlanning SystemCan I convey the extreme irritation of two parishes in my constituency that have had five locations for a mobile phone mast turned down? Given that mobile connectivity is now an…22 Apr 2024HANSARDPlanning System14. What steps he is taking to help improve the efficiency of the planning system.22 Apr 2024HANSARDFamilies and HouseholdsThe report of the joint Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households was enthusiastically received by the General Synod at its meeting in February. The Archbishops’ Council…18 Apr 2024HANSARDSale of LandWhen the Church Commissioners sell land, they seek to engage all those who are affected by a sale or development. The commissioners are not aware of any land that they own being…18 Apr 2024HANSARDFamilies and HouseholdsThe hon. Member will know that this is an issue with which the General Synod continues to be involved through the living in love and faith process. We are working through these…18 Apr 2024HANSARDFamilies and HouseholdsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his interest in this important area. I can tell him that the commissioners have had meetings with Departments and with the children’s…18 Apr 2024HANSARDEaster Church ServicesAlthough we do not yet have confirmed numbers of worshippers for this Easter just gone, our clergy report high attendance, among all ages, at services, which supports the…18 Apr 2024HANSARDArmenian Church: JerusalemThe Bishop of Southwark has raised this issue repeatedly in the other place over the past six months, and it remains an ongoing and very concerning issue. Only 15 days ago, an…18 Apr 2024HANSARDAbortion LegislationI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for his interest in these serious issues, which, given their importance, I am sure the House will want to treat sensitively. I will convey…18 Apr 2024