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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.16 May 2019HANSARDLegal ServicesLegal services in the UK are a success story, with the sector making a significant contribution to the economy each year. The Law Society estimates it at about £25.7 billion, with…16 May 2019HANSARDProbation ReformAcross the country, voluntary sector organisations do a high volume of extremely impressive and successful work with ex-offenders, much of which was undermined by the part…16 May 2019HANSARDInternational Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and TransphobiaI congratulate the right hon. Member for Arundel and South Downs (Nick Herbert), the hon. Members for Reigate (Crispin Blunt) and for Glasgow South (Stewart Malcolm McDonald), and…16 May 2019HANSARDLegal Services19. What steps the Government are taking to ensure that the UK's future relationship with the EU enables continued trade in legal services.16 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Secretary of State confirm that the withdrawal agreement Bill will include the Government’s proposal for legislation to enshrine the backstop in UK law?16 May 2019HANSARDCyprusWill the Minister join me in condemning the decision of the Turkish Government to begin drilling for oil and gas in the territorial waters of Cyprus, which not only jeopardises…14 May 2019HANSARDPrisons and ProbationThe privatisation of the probation service must be one of the worst decisions ever taken by Government. The hard work of committed probation staff has been totally undermined by…14 May 2019HANSARDCyprus2. What recent diplomatic steps he has taken to help to pursue a resolution to the division of Cyprus.14 May 2019HANSARD Self-build HousingI have a constituent who is interested in home building, but they had difficulty accessing the register of available land, which local authorities are required to keep. Can the…13 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsToday I met representatives of the Teenage Cancer Trust. As we await the publication of the workforce implementation plan following the publication of the NHS long-term plan, what…07 May 2019HANSARD World Immunisation WeekIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Central Ayrshire (Dr Whitford), who is a fellow member of the all-party group on vaccinations for all. Let me start by giving some…02 May 2019HANSARD UK Telecoms: HuaweiSince it was leaked that the Prime Minister has given the green light to Huawei’s involvement with 5G, what representations has the Secretary of State had from Huawei’s…25 Apr 2019HANSARDSchool FundingOur schools are facing a crisis in funding, and unless immediate action is taken, irreversible damage will be done to our children’s education. In the Westminster Hall debate on…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Climate Action and Extinction RebellionThe Minister mentioned her international influence in relation to reducing carbon emissions. The USA is one of the biggest CO 2 polluters in the world. Can she ask the Prime…23 Apr 2019HANSARDHousing Cases: Legal AdviceLabour has committed to restoring legal aid funding for early legal advice for housing, welfare benefits appeals and family law cases, helping hundreds of thousands of people. Why…23 Apr 2019HANSARDHousing Cases: Legal Advice8. What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people able to access early legal advice for housing cases.23 Apr 2019HANSARD Legal Aid for InquestsLegal aid is currently means-tested, and even then it is for limited purposes. Once someone has overcome that hurdle they must then apply for exceptional case funding, which puts…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Turkey: Treatment of KurdsAs my hon. Friend said, I visited Imam Sis in Newport with him, and what struck me most was Imam’s plea for the world not to look on in silence at the human rights abuses against…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Age-related Macular Degeneration: NHS FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered NHS funding for age-related macular degeneration. I begin by welcoming the Minister to her place. I am very pleased that she is now a…09 Apr 2019