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HANSARDTurkey and Syria EarthquakesClearly, this is a humanitarian disaster on a massive scale. I commend my right hon. Friend for his work, as I would expect, given his long experience in this field. The British…01 Mar 2023HANSARDWater Company PerformanceIn Edgware ward in my constituency we have had a large number of new housing developments without a single improvement to the sewerage system. As a consequence, during heavy rain…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Voter IdentificationPersonation and multiple voting by individuals is notoriously hard to prove, which is one of the reasons that very few people get prosecuted. But we know it goes on, so does my…21 Feb 2023HANSARDRaid of BBC Offices in IndiaI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. It is important to understand that the BBC is not an arm of the British Government—in…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Governor of Xinjiang: UK VisitThe treatment of the Uyghur Muslims in China is absolutely outrageous—a genocide, and one that the whole House condemns. My hon. Friend is of course quite right that this…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Capital Projects: Spending DecisionsI thank my hon. Friend for answering this urgent question. Capital projects across the country may be slipping because they cannot be delivered immediately. Will he confirm that…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI place on the record my concerns and condolences for all of the people affected by the terrible earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Domestically, Royal Mail is reviewing customer…09 Feb 2023HANSARDPrivate Rented SectorI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. In considering the report, one issue of concern is inadvertent consequences. Just…09 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Inclusion: Under-18s17. What steps his Department is taking to help improve financial inclusion for under-18s.07 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Inclusion: Under-18sI thank my hon. Friend for that answer. Cambridge University has demonstrated in its research that it is actually primary school education that is vital to prepare young people…07 Feb 2023HANSARDIranian Regime: Threat to UKClearly, the threat from the IRGC to people in this country—be they opposition journalists reporting on what is going on in Iran at the moment or UK citizens—is paramount. Foreign…06 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI apologise for not being here earlier, Mr Speaker. Under my Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, the Ministry of Defence has a duty to ensure that all veterans leaving the armed…02 Feb 2023HANSARD British Steel: NegotiationsOur steel industry has suffered as a result of unfair international competition for many years, because Governments all over the world have been subsidising their own steel…02 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseToday is the deadline for outer London local authorities to sign up to dictator Khan’s unreasonable demands to erect cameras and other signage in their boroughs for the ultra low…02 Feb 2023HANSARD Reform of Children’s Social CareBeing a children’s social worker is a challenging job. Identifying signs of abuse or the needs of a family are very difficult, so building a relationship over a long period of…02 Feb 2023HANSARDHillsborough Families Report: National Police ResponseFor football fans everywhere, 15 April 1989 is seared on the memory, and my sympathy is with the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives. One of the problems here…01 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing the anti-India propaganda recently broadcast by the BBC, there were widespread protests outside the BBC’s headquarters on Sunday. What discussions has my right hon.…31 Jan 2023HANSARDIran: Human Rights and Other International ObligationsReports suggest that 56 people have been executed in Tehran for the mere crime of protesting against the regime. Yesterday, the Azerbaijan embassy was attacked and one security…31 Jan 2023HANSARDBritish ShipbuildingI thank my right hon. Friend for his answer thus far. Clearly, as we replace ageing ships and increase the size of the Navy, it is important that we ensure that those ships are…30 Jan 2023HANSARDBritish Shipbuilding8. What steps his Department is taking to support British shipbuilding.30 Jan 2023