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HANSARD Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education SettingsSeven Mills primary school in my constituency was found to have RAAC following an inspection earlier in the year. It is a small school and has had to close its main hall, which is…04 Sept 2023HANSARDEthnic Minority and Migrant Victims of Violence Against Women and GirlsI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Edmonton (Kate Osamor) on securing this important debate and championing the plight of domestic abuse survivors, including survivors…05 Jul 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [Lords]I rise to speak in favour of a number of new clauses and amendments to improve transparency and accountability regarding public procurement and providing value for money for the…13 Jun 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [Lords]The problem has existed through successive Governments. However, I recognise it through my NHS trust, which is still paying sums that are much higher than the true value of the…13 Jun 2023HANSARD Public OrderIt is appallingly apt that this widely recognised repressive and authoritarian Government are using a widely recognised repressive and authoritarian power to implement a widely…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Public OrderI will not—the hon. Member has had his say. It is chilling that these measures are being forced through when trust in the Metropolitan police is at an all-time low, not least…12 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillIt is with profound sadness that I express my devastation at the recent murder of my constituent Suma Begum. My thoughts are with all Suma’s loved ones at this most difficult and…15 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]Will the Secretary of State give way?09 May 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration Billrose—26 Apr 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillI rise to speak to a range of amendments and new clauses seeking to protect people from the attacks on basic human dignity that are before the House today. I am supporting new…26 Apr 2023HANSARD Illegal Migration BillDoes the Minister agree that it is deeply harrowing to learn of pregnant women arriving in the UK on these boats and that perhaps they should be exempt from the provisions on…26 Apr 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI support the amendments on the rights of children, because the Bill punishes children just for being refugees and puts unaccompanied children at risk. There is not enough time to…28 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI hope the Minister will address the hon. and learned Gentleman’s point. There is an array of evidence on the significant harm facing unaccompanied children who are accommodated…28 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI rise to speak against the Government clauses before the Committee today and in favour of several amendments that seek to limit their horror and inhumanity. The changes made by…27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillJust when I think that I cannot be shocked any further by this Government’s inhumanity, they try to rush this abhorrent and unlawful Bill through Parliament. Human rights and…13 Mar 2023HANSARD Leaseholders and Managing AgentsIn the interest of time, I will keep my remarks short and go straight into an example. In the first quarter of 2022, one of my constituents paid just under a whopping £1,000 in…28 Feb 2023HANSARD Turkey and Syria EarthquakeI congratulate the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton) on securing this important debate. My thoughts and prayers are with the people in Turkey and Syria who…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. In this cost of living crisis, will the Government commit to an emergency domestic abuse fund— [ Interruption. ] —so that all survivors can access help with fleeing an abuser…30 Nov 2022HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Public LifeI completely agree with the hon. Member; she is absolutely correct. It is so important to be able to give others the hope and courage to come forward. Those of us in public life,…22 Nov 2022HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Public LifeI beg to move, That this House has considered domestic abuse and public life. I am delighted to have secured this debate ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of…22 Nov 2022