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HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI concur with the Foreign Secretary’s view that this can only be resolved through diplomacy and that that is the only way we will get a resolution. I know he is a learned friend—a…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI certainly welcome the statement from the Minister with the imposition of sanctions on the two Israeli Ministers; although it is late in the day, that none the less requires our…10 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsI thank the hon. Lady for that intervention. Scientifically, one of the biggest challenges in modern times is to determine the level of pain. That will always be an enormous…09 Jun 2025HANSARDLocal Authority FundingIt has been reported that the Birmingham bin strikes may last until December. How can this Government claim to support workers when they refuse to fund Birmingham city council…09 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I start by thanking the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) for presenting this topic…09 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsThe hon. Member mentions halal meat. Does he adopt the same position for kosher meat?09 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsI thank the hon. Member for her intervention. I was about to conclude my speech, but I wholeheartedly agree. I believe that labelling is paramount, and that people should have the…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Prosecutions for Violence against Women and Girls: West MidlandsI thank the hon. Member for securing this important debate. In my constituency we have high levels of deprivation and crime, especially domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesDr al-Najjar along with nine of his 10 children were murdered when an Israeli bomb hit their home. All this happened while his wife, another doctor, served at Nasser hospital. We…04 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThis Government have consistently maintained that the determination of genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes is a matter for a competent court, yet the lawyers instructed by…20 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsOf course, if there is a disparity in the level of service received, there ought to be some mechanism for identifying where that is occurring and an understanding as to why. If it…15 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsI agree, but I am conscious of the time, so I will swiftly wrap up my speech. This is not a partisan issue. It is not even a religious issue. This is a human issue. It affects…15 May 2025HANSARD World Asthma DayIt is a privilege to speak under your chairship, Dr Huq. I am deeply grateful to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this debate, which is crucial—not only…15 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsEvery week, I hear from grieving families who are tired, frustrated and often feel helpless. Their stories are heartbreaking. Many do not know where to turn. They call their…15 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsI am extremely grateful for the opportunity to address an issue that continues to cause deep pain and disruption to our communities across Birmingham and the west midlands, and to…15 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsI had not actually thought about the loss of a child, but, of course, that must be extremely distressing, especially if the family have to wait for a child’s body to be sent to…15 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention; I was going to quote those figures in my speech. He is absolutely right that those 6,000 delays have a direct impact on not just…15 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsI really appreciate the intervention from the hon. Gentleman, who makes a poignant point. The service does require modernisation. In Birmingham and Solihull we have one senior…15 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsOf course, it is important that all communities form a bond with their local coroner, but, ultimately, if the coroner and their staff are limited in numbers, there is always going…15 May 2025HANSARDCoroner Services: West MidlandsI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. There is significant case law that identifies this specific need, and coroners do abide by that and try their best to assist when…15 May 2025