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HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingThe Minister answered a series of questions on this subject yesterday, and all his answers contained the same formulation of words: “to protect leaseholders from unaffordable…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Regulations: Assisted Deaths AbroadTerminally ill people are travelling prematurely and alone to end their lives abroad for a number of reasons, including covid. Another is that they wish to save relatives from the…05 Nov 2020HANSARDLegal Profession: Government CriticismAt the Conservative party conference, the Prime Minister said he would prevent the whole criminal justice system from being hamstrung by what the Home Secretary would doubtlessly…05 Nov 2020HANSARDLegal Profession: Government CriticismWhat discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on recent public criticism of the legal profession by the Government.05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDoes the Leader of the House think it reasonable that named day questions asked of Ministers in the Department of Health and Social Care six weeks ago are not answered even when…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Activity Fund: TransparencyI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that obvious point, which I wish I had thought of. Now that it is on the record, perhaps the Minister would like to respond to it. Why are…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Integrated Activity Fund: TransparencyIt is a pleasure to be under your chairmanship, Mr Efford, for the first time. I hope it all goes well—from both sides. Some people might think this is something of a niche debate…22 Oct 2020HANSARDMinistry of Justice: Legal Aid SpendingIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McDonagh, and to follow the Chair of the Justice Committee, the hon. Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Sir Robert…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillWe have heard many excellent speeches in support of amendments that would substantially improve the Bill—God knows it needs improvement—and we have had some excellent briefings…15 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingMy hon. Friend is right to highlight Serco. Does she agree that another problem with test and trace is the number of consultants being employed, with more than a thousand from one…14 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Contact TracingThe Minister mentioned the private sector. Three weeks ago, in named-day questions, I asked her Department for details of the private consultants working at the Joint Biosecurity…14 Oct 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian Territories and IsraelThat is not an answer. Six years ago today, this House voted by 274 votes to 12 to recognise the state of Palestine. Three years ago, the Prime Minister, then Foreign Secretary,…13 Oct 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian Territories and IsraelWith reference to the resolution of the House of 13 October 2014, what steps the Government are taking to recognise the state of Palestine alongside the state of Israel, as a…13 Oct 2020HANSARDDigital, Culture, Media and Sport: Support MeasuresLike other Members, I spoke in Tuesday’s Westminster Hall debate on the contribution of the culture sector to local economies. While I do not intend to repeat what I said then, I…08 Oct 2020HANSARDPlanning and House BuildingIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely), not least because it means that I am second on the grid for once. I notice that there are 55 Conservative…08 Oct 2020HANSARD Cultural Attractions: Contribution to Local EconomyIt is a pleasure to be here under your chairmanship, Sir Charles, and to take part in this debate instigated by my fellow west London MP, the hon. Member for Cities of London and…06 Oct 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Clwyd West (Mr Jones), who is an expert in these matters, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock)…24 Sept 2020HANSARDAxial SpondyloarthritisI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on this timely debate. I have the honour to have the National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society based in my constituency, which is why I have some…17 Sept 2020HANSARDSupport for Self-employed and Freelance WorkersI congratulate the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) on securing this debate and thank the Backbench Business Committee for putting it forward. It is a shame…17 Sept 2020HANSARD Fire Safety BillMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. It is my experience from dealing with blocks in my constituency, and I am sure it is many other Members’ experience, that nobody wants…07 Sept 2020