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HANSARDIran: Freedom and DemocracyI thank my hon. Friend—she must have looked at the next section of my speech. The IRGC literally runs and rules Iran, disregarding democracy, freedom of expression and basic human…01 Feb 2024HANSARDIran: Freedom and DemocracyI beg to move, That this House condemns unreservedly the actions of the government of Iran and the violent conduct of the police in suppressing protests in that country; is deeply…01 Feb 2024HANSARD Financial Distress in Local AuthoritiesI thank the Chairman of the Select Committee for what he said. Clearly, one problem is that adult social services, children’s social services and homelessness services are all…01 Feb 2024HANSARDDirector of Public Prosecutions: Priorities6. What recent discussions she has had with the Director of Public Prosecutions on his priorities for the Crown Prosecution Service.01 Feb 2024HANSARDDirector of Public Prosecutions: PrioritiesIt appears that almost every week on our streets we see hate-filled demonstrations with antisemitism rife, yet no action seems to be taken. The end result is that my hon. Friend…01 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI also wish you a happy birthday, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week Ram Mandir was consecrated in Ayodhya—the birthplace of Lord Ram—in Uttar Pradesh in India. That caused great joy…01 Feb 2024HANSARD Afghan Relocations: Special ForcesFurther to the question asked by my right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Sir David Davis), we clearly owe these individuals a debt of honour. What assessment…01 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I understand that my noble Friend the Foreign Secretary will shortly be visiting India, our friend and key ally in the region. Will the Minister set out what the Foreign…30 Jan 2024HANSARDPost Office LtdClearly, in the wake of the Horizon scandal, there is a need for massive change in the culture driving Post Office management, particularly in its relationship with…29 Jan 2024HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMany of us have had concerns about the activities of UNRWA and the people who work for it. The excellent question from my hon. Friend the Member for Brigg and Goole (Andrew Percy)…29 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIs it not a disgrace that young children are told to cover up their badges so that people do not know which school they attend, and are told to remove outward signs that they are…29 Jan 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI thank my right hon. and gallant Friend for that intervention. It is hard to understand blind prejudice, but that is what it is. People are possibly fearful of the success of…25 Jan 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich East (Nicola Richards), who gave such testimony of what has happened. I thank the right hon. Member for…25 Jan 2024HANSARDNuclear Energy Sector7. What steps she is taking to increase nuclear energy capacity.16 Jan 2024HANSARDNuclear Energy SectorI thank my hon. Friend for his answer and the announcement of the nuclear road map. Small modular nuclear reactors can bring energy to our towns and cities across the country very…16 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The British people welcome people who come to this country to work and contribute to our economy. But those who abuse our hospitality, commit violent offences and are then…15 Jan 2024HANSARDSmokefree FutureI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of a smokefree future. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma, for at least the second time. No…11 Jan 2024HANSARDSmokefree FutureI thank my right hon. Friend the Minister and the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Birmingham, Edgbaston (Preet Kaur Gill), for their responses. I will politely and gently…11 Jan 2024HANSARDChurch Buildings: Security7. Whether the Commissioners have issued recent guidance to church parishes on securing their buildings against theft.11 Jan 2024HANSARDChurch Buildings: SecurityI thank my hon. Friend for his answer. He is right that St John’s church in Stanmore was the subject of a burglary just before Christmas, Christ Church in Hendon was the subject…11 Jan 2024