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HANSARDTopical QuestionsPeople who come to this country and make it their home are welcome to work and pay their taxes. However, Ministers may have seen reports over the weekend of foreign career…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs you will know, Mr Speaker, reform occasionally moves very slowly in this House, so I thank the Leader of the House for confirming that the experiment on dealing with estimates…22 Jan 2026HANSARDGaza and the West Bank: Humanitarian SituationThe Secretary of State will well know that the terrorist group Hamas refuse to disarm—in fact, they have forced their brutal rule on the Palestinian people. Equally, aid trucks…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI join the Leader of the House in congratulating Lord Forsyth on his election in the other place. In addition to the business that the Leader of the House has announced, next…15 Jan 2026HANSARDWest Midlands PoliceI welcome the tone and content of the Home Secretary’s statement. She will be well aware that when Maccabi were drawn to play at Villa Park, there were attempts by extremist…14 Jan 2026HANSARD IranRight now, peaceful protesters who are unarmed are being gunned down on the streets not just of Tehran, but of every city and town in Iran. They are being hunted down to hospitals…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI completely understand that the Government will want to move business around given the circumstances they are under. However, as the Backbench Business Committee will be meeting…13 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport for London: Commuter ServicesI thank the Secretary of State for that answer. She will well know, as a former deputy mayor for transport in London, that the confusing picture of the use of the underground and…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseHappy new year, Mr Speaker. At this time of year, sadly we often have to report on deaths, including those of Martin Chivers and Terry Yorath. Indeed, Kevin Keegan is facing a…08 Jan 2026HANSARDTransport for London: Commuter Services18. What recent discussions she has had with the Mayor of London on the extension of the management of commuter services by Transport for London.08 Jan 2026HANSARD 15th AnniversaryI am grateful for the question from our honorary season ticket holder at the Backbench Business Committee. As is stated in the report, prior to the 2019 general election, the hon.…18 Dec 2025HANSARD 15th AnniversaryOur standard position is that for a 90-minute Westminster Hall debate, eight speakers are required. That is, I think, a reasonable number for a 90-minute debate. Four should come…18 Dec 2025HANSARD 15th AnniversaryThe reality is that it is for the Petitions Committee to come forward with those debates. Of course I would strongly support the Petitions Committee having time in the Chamber—as…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare StrategySince we cannot scrutinise the strategy today, may I ask what action is included in it to phase out animal testing in scientific laboratories?18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentWith the leave of the House, I thank the other 25 Back Benchers and the three Front Benchers who have contributed, who have made this such an interesting debate for all those who…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for announcing the Backbench Business for the Chamber when we come back. I congratulate him on being briefed immediately, given that the offers…18 Dec 2025HANSARD 15th AnniversaryThe reality is that the sponsor of the debate is responsible not only for the content of their speech, but for encouraging the press to get involved and promote the debate. The…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI beg to move, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the Christmas adjournment. I wish you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and Members, their staff and all the staff…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls StrategyI welcome the strategy. The Minister will well know that children from homes in which domestic violence is prevalent are all too often conditioned to believe that that is the…18 Dec 2025HANSARD 15th AnniversaryWith permission, I will make a statement about the report on the first 15 years of the Backbench Business Committee. As Members will be aware, the Backbench Business Committee…18 Dec 2025