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HANSARD SudanGiven that certain UN initiatives and efforts to address this humanitarian catastrophe have encountered a degree of reluctance, if not opposition, from states such as Russia, I…16 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanThe Secretary of State will know that communities in Wales, as across the UK, have been proud to welcome those Afghans and their families who served alongside UK personnel. Many…15 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ13. My constituent Mr Brian Buckle is a victim of a miscarriage of justice. He was wrongfully imprisoned for over five years before being exonerated at retrial. Despite a jury…09 Jul 2025HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Financial RedressIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman). I begin by congratulating the hon. Member for Salford (Rebecca Long Bailey) on securing this…03 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ2. I join the Deputy Prime Minister in thanking members of the armed forces community for their service. I have had the privilege in recent months of meeting many veterans in my…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and also for emphasising the importance of restraint and de-escalation at this perilous moment. What steps is he taking to try to…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI welcome the Minister’s statement, not least because it will offer much support and reassurance to so many of my constituents. As he knows, no system is perfect and mistakes will…09 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement, and for reiterating the Government’s commitment to take further concrete action in concert with international allies should the…20 May 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank the Minister for all the work he is doing to lead on this matter and bring justice to all the victims, and indeed for his statement today. Is it his understanding that…14 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe Home Secretary will be aware of the funding crisis that affects many of the UK’s universities. Last year, when the Migration Advisory Committee reviewed the graduate visa…12 May 2025HANSARD Trade NegotiationsI am grateful to the Minister for his confirmation that this deal will not in any way undermine the nation’s SPS rules and regulations, but I am sure that he will acknowledge that…08 May 2025HANSARD Small AbattoirsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I congratulate the hon. Member for Glastonbury and Somerton (Sarah Dyke) on securing this very important debate. We…08 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationI commend the Minister and the Foreign Secretary for their efforts to maintain dialogue with both countries and, in conjunction with international allies, to de-escalate the…07 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateThe UK Government were right to state at the International Court of Justice last week that Israel has a responsibility under international law to provide food and essential…06 May 2025HANSARDTax EvasionWhat steps are the Government taking to address the concerns of overseas companies that are evading VAT and online sales by fraudulently registering UK addresses?08 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bedford (Mohammad Yasin) on securing this very important debate. As we have…02 Apr 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipMy right hon. Friend makes a very important point. University towns in communities such as mine benefited from those cultural exchanges, and visitors from the EU enriched many of…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Miscarriage of Justice CompensationI am grateful for the additional time to conclude the debate. Prior to the Divisions, I was reiterating the perversity of the situation that the 2014 change has forced the wrongly…19 Mar 2025HANSARD Miscarriage of Justice CompensationI begin by apologising, Mr Turner, for failing to acknowledge that this is your inaugural session in the Chamber. May I say how admirably and professionally you have chaired the…19 Mar 2025HANSARD Miscarriage of Justice CompensationI beg to move, That this House has considered miscarriage of justice compensation. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I wager that the majority of…19 Mar 2025