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HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI am grateful to the Minister for setting out the reasons for this order. Of course, we fully support the proscription of the US white supremacist group The Base, whose message is…13 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsOne in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. Does the Prime Minister agree that parents’ grief for this profound loss is not an illness and therefore that parents should receive…07 Jul 2021HANSARD Pride MonthI congratulate the hon. Member for Wallasey (Dame Angela Eagle), whose very presence, bravery and courage in this Chamber have paved the way for so many of us, the hon. Member for…01 Jul 2021HANSARDCriminal Justice System Recovery: Covid-19With a record 60,000 cases in the backlog of Crown court cases, past UK Government austerity is closing legal aid centres and now covid is impacting significantly on access to…01 Jul 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs Act 1971The Scottish Government intend to open an overdose prevention centre in Glasgow to tackle drug deaths and HIV infection rates. They are prevented from doing so by this…23 Jun 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs Act 1971What discussions he has had with the devolved Administrations on the effectiveness of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.23 Jun 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActThe Misuse of Drugs Act has damaged individuals, families and communities and entrenched social injustice. The war on drugs has been lost. This Government have failed, and there…17 Jun 2021HANSARD European Union Settlement SchemeI beg to move, That this House has considered the future of the EU Settlement Scheme. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. With the 30 June deadline for…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Hillsborough: Collapse of TrialsThe Hillsborough disaster was a fatal human tragedy at a football match at Hillsborough stadium in Sheffield on 15 April 1989. I pay tribute to those who lost their lives and the…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Agricultural Exports from Australia: TariffsA huge number of constituents have written to me with deep concerns that the Government will sell out our standards for a trade deal. Although the UK is a world leader in…27 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the UK, two weeks’ parental leave and pay is in place after stillbirth, but there is no such support for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage before 24 weeks of pregnancy.…26 May 2021HANSARDDomestic Violence ProsecutionsAccording to the Centre for Women’s Justice, one woman every week for the last two years has reported domestic abuse by their police officer spouse or partner, and every woman it…20 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllMay I take this opportunity to welcome my hon. Friend the Member for Airdrie and Shotts (Anum Qaisar-Javed), congratulate her on her recent by-election win, and wish her…17 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy can be an extremely traumatic experience for parents. However, if a baby is stillborn before the end of the 24th week, it is treated…13 May 2021HANSARDCOP26The SNP Scottish Government have committed to doubling their climate change justice fund if re-elected next week. This £21 million fund is used to help combat the effects of…28 Apr 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operation and the Global SouthIt has been revealed that UK officials have said that “greater levels of climate action are urgently needed” and that “before COP26, partners must step up with more…20 Apr 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International Co-operation and the Global SouthWhat recent progress the Government have made through international co-operation on tackling climate change.20 Apr 2021HANSARDCovronavirus, Disability and Access to ServicesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Graham, and to have the opportunity to discuss the Women and Equalities Committee report on the unequal impact of covid in relation…15 Apr 2021HANSARDDefence and Security Industrial StrategyMay I join others in paying tribute to the armed forces and their contribution to addressing the covid pandemic? We on the Scottish National party Benches welcome the Government’s…23 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Law on Rights of Refugees: Government ComplianceReports in the press this morning indicate that the Home Secretary plans to send asylum seekers coming across the channel offshore, thousands of miles away, to have their claims…18 Mar 2021