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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationNotwithstanding the fact that the Secretary of State has said that the chances of a successful prosecution are very limited indeed, the punishment is in the process of…17 Dec 2025HANSARDAfrica: New ApproachOne of the issues is what the effect of the new policy will be. To take one example, what will be the position of the new policy on Nigeria, where so many girls are not in…16 Dec 2025HANSARDChagossians: Trust Fund and ResettlementI accept the fact that the treaty and the UN report will be discussed further in the other place, but the Minister is here to answer our questions, and we are the only ones who…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseHe’s even turned one down, Mr Speaker. Right now we are in the middle of a flu epidemic, and the number of patients presenting themselves at hospitals has increased by 50% in a…11 Dec 2025HANSARD National Plan to End HomelessnessI remind the House that under the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, which was implemented in 2018, 1.7 million people in this country have been prevented from becoming homeless in…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn addition to the business that the Leader of the House has announced, the business in Westminster Hall next week will be, on Tuesday 16 December a debate on planning policy for…11 Dec 2025HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I have looked through the agenda up until Christmas, and it appears that there is no opportunity for Members to question either the police…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSupport for NHS PatientsOne of the challenges that the NHS faces is dealing with people who are street homeless and who have to go into hospital for treatment. They are then discharged, and it is almost…09 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingUnder the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017, local authorities have a duty to assist veterans who have put their lives on the line for this country. They should be given full…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingI am grateful to a Liverpool MP for calling me an hon. Friend; as I spent four years at the University of Liverpool, I have a shared interest in the great city of Liverpool. I…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingI thank the Minister, the shadow Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Orpington (Gareth Bacon), and the 13 Back-Bench Members who contributed to the debate. It is clear that we…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingI thank the hon. Member for that intervention, which leads me on to the aspects of what local authorities have to do. They are the front door; they are dealing with this crisis…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHomelessness: FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered the adequacy of funding to support homeless people. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. This debate brings…02 Dec 2025HANSARDSEND: Specialist SchoolsI thank the Minister for that answer. The last Government approved the new SEND school in Harrow, which is supported on a cross-party basis and by all headteachers in Harrow. At…01 Dec 2025HANSARDSEND: Specialist Schools22. What steps she plans to take to provide new specialist schools for children with SEND.01 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for announcing the business in the Chamber on Backbench Business days. Will he also confirm that we will have the pre-recess Adjournment debate on…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Right to Trial by JuryThe Minister rightly calls out the issues for rape victims, and she might want to have a word with her friend the Mayor of London, who is closing down police stations so that…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Separation Centres: Terrorist OffendersThe key issue is that making a decision about whether someone goes into a secluded area away from other prisoners is a judgment call. What assessment has the Minister made of the…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for announcing the business for 4 December in the Chamber. I understand that the House may be suspended for a period on that day because of a state…20 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. In west London, the development of data centres, other industries and, indeed, much-needed housing is hampered by the fact that the national grid cannot supply enough power.…18 Nov 2025