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HANSARDIsrael-Hamas War: DiplomacyCould the Minister clarify whether the UK Government failed to support the UN Security Council resolution because it did not mention Hamas or because they oppose a ceasefire in…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineDuring the business statement last Thursday, I asked the Leader of the House whether we could have a full day’s debate on the Israel-Gaza war. I do not know whether the Minister…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI will keep the Minister a little longer if he has the time. Notwithstanding that, I asked him a question: is his Department likely to sponsor a full-day debate in the main…11 Dec 2023HANSARDRule of Law within Government6. What recent steps has she taken with Cabinet colleagues to uphold the rule of law within Government07 Dec 2023HANSARDRule of Law within GovernmentWhile it is a pleasure to see my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull East (Karl Turner) back in his rightful place on the Front Bench, I wonder how long the Attorney…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseSince the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Government have rightly made time in this Chamber to debate that terrible conflict. The Israel-Gaza war is equally horrific, from the…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling IslamophobiaI am grateful to the all-party parliamentary group for British Muslims for reminding me before the debate that mine is the constituency with the 77th largest number of Muslims.…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Beneficial Ownership Registers: Overseas Territories and Crown DependenciesI congratulate my right hon. Friend on leading the debate, and more particularly on the forensic and persistent way she has dealt with this issue over so many years. It is clear…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI will try to do better than that. I want to talk for a few minutes about Thames Water, which has the job of supplying water and sewerage services to about 17 million people in…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive Bonusesrose —05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI accept that the debt has been loaded and that the gearing is completely out of proportion. Under Macquarie, Thames Water’s debt went from £4 billion to £10 billion, but it is…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive Bonusesrose —05 Dec 2023HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationOver 15,000 civilians have now been killed in Gaza, and Israel’s military operations have not abated following the pause in fighting. What specific requests are the Government…04 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendment) Regulations 2023The first time ever.29 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and Hamas: Humanitarian PauseThe Minister is known for his humanitarian instincts. Does he agree that it is unthinkable now to resume the indiscriminate destruction of Gaza and the lives of Palestinian…27 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Eight courts have so far been named as containing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete—RAAC—and three of them are closed. The Government will not say which prisons are…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Media BillAt Justice questions earlier today, the Government were again lauding anti-SLAPP legislation that protects small publishers and investigative journalists from oppressive conduct…21 Nov 2023HANSARDBridges in London: Maintenance FundingI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. More than a year ago I asked the then roads Minister, the hon. Member for North West Durham (Mr Holden), for a meeting to…14 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationYesterday a mother and five children—all UK citizens in my constituency—finally made it out of Gaza, having experienced sights that no child should witness, literally walking past…08 Nov 2023HANSARD Points of OrderNo, Madam Deputy Speaker, I am saying that the Minister visited and used official facilities for a party political purpose.24 Oct 2023