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HANSARD Business of the HouseA third of my constituents emanate from Gujarat, so my thoughts and prayers are with the families and relatives who are obviously concerned about the plight of the 242 passengers…12 Jun 2025HANSARD GibraltarIt is clearly in the best interests of Spain and Gibraltar for there to be a free flow of individuals backwards and forwards across the border. For UK citizens who fly into Spain…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe two Israeli Ministers that the Minister has announced are being sanctioned are no friends of the Israeli people or the Palestinians. I have no truck with them and nor should…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsMany of the schools in my constituency have been unable to take up the offer of breakfast clubs because, frankly, they do not have the facilities—either to provide breakfast in…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for making time this week for the debate on dementia, which was well attended, with a time limit imposed on Back-Bench speeches. However, I think…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe Minister will be well aware that Hamas have threatened to execute any Palestinian who dares to take aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. He will also probably be aware…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn addition to the business that the Leader of the House has announced, in the Chamber next week there will be a statement from the Business and Trade Committee. When we come back…15 May 2025HANSARDEquitable Life Policyholders (Compensation)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the paying out of compensation under the Equitable Life (Payments) Act 2010 for persons adversely…14 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentOver the last 18 months, Israel has facilitated 1.7 million tonnes of aid going into Gaza. Very sadly, much of that aid has ended up in warehouses and trucks have been raided by…14 May 2025HANSARDKashmirFollowing the terrorist attack on 22 April, India and Pakistan engaged in military activity, and India hit nine terrorist bases. Now that there is a fragile peace, which is still…13 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me make some additions to the business that the Leader of the House has announced. Next Thursday, there will be a Select Committee statement from the Work and Pensions…08 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationFollowing the terrible terrorist atrocities on 22 April, as the Minister has outlined, India took diplomatic action and further actions to penalise Pakistan. Pakistan then…07 May 2025HANSARDGrooming GangsIn previous Parliaments, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee held inquiries on Rochdale, Rotherham and other towns where sex grooming was taking place. We now…07 May 2025HANSARDGrooming Gangs4. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help protect girls from sex-based violence by grooming gangs.07 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. One of the great frustrations for medical professionals and patients alike is when patients have appointments but do not turn up. What action will the Secretary of State take…06 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn addition to the business that the Leader of the House has announced, on Thursday 22 May in the Chamber there will be a debate on access to NHS dentistry, which is a very…01 May 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionI asked at business questions last week for a statement on this issue this week, so I am grateful to you, Mr Speaker, for making sure that we have that statement through this…29 Apr 2025HANSARD London Sudan ConferenceThe Minister rightly condemns the violence against women and girls in Sudan. Will he update the House specifically on what assistance is being provided to the victims of female…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe managed to achieve it, thank goodness. May I ask colleagues who have made applications and are on our waiting list to respond speedily once they have been offered a date? The…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksThe assistance that we have provided to our friends in Ukraine has included firefighting equipment, along with training on the use of that equipment. The devastation that took…24 Apr 2025