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HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier this week, in the Pakistani province of Sindh, two Hindu temples were ransacked and 30 women and children were taken hostage by armed insurgents. They are claiming that…20 Jul 2023HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris). I would never accuse her of Godwottery, because she is a plain speaker. Indeed, one of the things I…20 Jul 2023HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, and I agree completely. Moving on briefly, I am delighted that my Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill was passed, and has…20 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Horizon IT Scandal: CompensationI thank my hon. Friend for the update. Some 555 individuals have suffered incredible destitution and injustice for far too long. This has gone on for more than 20 years, and some…18 Jul 2023HANSARDKashmir: Human RightsWe are approaching the anniversary of the abrogation of article 370 and the other temporary changes to the Indian constitution, which were finally removed after more than 70…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipI congratulate my hon. Friend and everyone involved in securing this deal. The impact of exporting services across the world is clearly vital. Will he outline the advantages for…18 Jul 2023HANSARDMaths Attainment: Primary Schools5. What progress her Department has made on improving standards of attainment in mathematics in primary schools.17 Jul 2023HANSARDMaths Attainment: Primary SchoolsIt is clearly good news that 73% of young people are achieving or exceeding the expected grades at the standard assessment tests. Measures have been taken to catch up after covid,…17 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend will be well aware that the judicial review brought by the councils of Harrow, Hillingdon, Bromley, Bexley and Surrey against the Mayor of London’s extension…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Public Sector PayI warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. Given that almost every single one of the public sector union leaders has called for the Government to accept the pay review…13 Jul 2023HANSARDPension Credit UptakeI thank my hon. Friend for the answers she has given. Clearly, there is a reluctance among people who are entitled to this benefit to actually claim it. What action is she taking…12 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. The Department has a very large number of consultations either going out to consultation or being assessed right now. Now that my private Member’s Bill, the Supported Housing…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Nuclear Power Sites4. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on new nuclear power sites in Wales.05 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Nuclear Power SitesNuclear power has an important part to play in a balanced energy policy to provide energy security. Does my hon. Friend agree that Wylfa is an ideal site not only to continue…05 Jul 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankClearly, this morning’s car ramming is only the most recent of the terrorist attacks that have emanated from the city of Jenin. So far, Operation House and Garden has resulted in…04 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI join the Front-Bench spokespeople in their tributes to the late Lord Kerslake. I will never forget the help and advice that he gave me on delivering the Homelessness Reduction…03 Jul 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy right hon. Friend has been right in talking about the site for the memorial, and colleagues have raised the issue of opposition to it. Does he agree with me that the principal…28 Jun 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI rise to support this excellent Bill and to oppose the reasoned amendment. It is a pleasure to follow my right hon. Friend the Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh), who…28 Jun 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. Like many others, I have been to Auschwitz. I went there with constituents and saw the true horrors—but today is not the day for…28 Jun 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillIt is clearly a very different type of memorial. My right hon. Friend is referring to the holocaust memorial and the learning centre combined, but the learning centre will be…28 Jun 2023