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HANSARD China: Human Rights and SanctionsThe Foreign Secretary gave a comprehensive list of the matters that he raised, and he hinted at the reaction when he raised them, but he has not told us that anything will change…28 Oct 2024HANSARD Middle EastEmily Damari was shot, abducted and is still in captivity. She is the last British hostage held in Gaza—she is literally on her own. I am sure the Foreign Secretary will join me…28 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe provision of blue-light escorts is clearly a matter of operational policing, but last week my colleagues on the London Assembly wrote to the Chancellor of the Duchy of…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesChildren with special educational needs in Harrow face long journeys to get to the schools they need in order to deal with their problems, something that the previous Government…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Mr Speaker. I am looking forward to the magical words “business to be nominated by the Backbench Business Committee” in future weeks. I think there is one remaining…24 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationIntercepted communications demonstrate that Hamas are struggling to find room in their warehouses for the aid that is arriving. What action will the Minister take to ensure that…22 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI look forward to meeting the Leader of the House next week to discuss the Committee’s work. I have encouraged parties on both sides of the House to ensure that we get the names…17 Oct 2024HANSARDRestoration and RenewalI apologise for not being here earlier. Can the hon. Gentleman confirm that we are spending more than £1 million a month on just the maintenance of this Palace? The long…17 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. To correct the Secretary of State, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill went through its Committee stage in the previous Parliament, with several amendments proposed across the Chamber,…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Universities: Freedom of SpeechOur universities have to be an avenue where individuals can speak and be challenged. The reality is that there is nothing new to freedom of speech. I remember as a president of a…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOn 9 July 1944, Lily Ebert arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau with her mother, brother and younger sister, who were all murdered in the gas chambers. Somehow Lily escaped. She…10 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastWe are a year on from when 1,200 Jewish people were systematically murdered. Those who were women were raped and mutilated; 254 were taken hostage into Gaza, and 101 remain…07 Oct 2024HANSARD Sir David Amess Adjournment DebateI congratulate the new hon. Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Daniel Francis) on his maiden speech. It is clear that he will contribute to the work of this House in an…12 Sept 2024HANSARD NHS: Independent InvestigationOne aim of the Lansley reforms was to transfer from Ministers to clinicians decisions on the day-to-day running of the health service. It is not clear from his statement whether…12 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Mr Speaker. I urge the Leader of the House to publish the membership numbers for Select Committees, and urge the usual channels to get on with populating those…12 Sept 2024HANSARDPort Talbot Transition ProjectThe right hon. Gentleman mentions procurement, and over countless years we have had statements and new strategies for steelmaking. Will he set out his plans to secure a long-term…11 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Monday the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government refused to rule out changes to council tax, and refused to rule out the abolition of the 25%…05 Sept 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportVery sadly, for most of us this report is not a surprise, because many of the things that were being said over many years have now come to fruition in its recommendations. As the…04 Sept 2024HANSARDNew Build Homes: Construction StandardsThe hon. Lady will be well aware of the recent fires in east London and the fact that many high-rise buildings in this country are still not deemed safe because developers are…02 Sept 2024HANSARDUK-India RelationsThe right hon. Gentleman has visited India, and he will know that the previous Government had clearly got a long way towards a free trade agreement but that it was stalled because…30 Jul 2024