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HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUIt is such an honour to follow the hon. Member for South Leicestershire (Alberto Costa). He has handled this issue so well, and he has added so much to the reputation of this…27 Feb 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The Government have just decided that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, imports of medical supplies are to be handled by the same company that forced hundreds of restaurants…27 Feb 2019HANSARDUK’s Withdrawal from the EUI want to be a little bit helpful. In response to the right hon. Member for Wolverhampton South East (Mr McFadden), the Minister basically said that he did not see any difference…27 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionEuropean leaders have made it pretty clear that they would only agree to an extension of article 50 for a good reason, not just to enable the Prime Minister to faff and dither and…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionYes.26 Feb 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationThe hon. Lady is making a very powerful case. Does she agree that these cuts are often hurting the most vulnerable people most? Headteachers in my constituency are really…26 Feb 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationI thank the hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Meg Hillier) for bringing forward this incredibly important debate. I want to emphasise and add my voice to the concerns…26 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I was rather hoping that the Minister might do that, because something incredibly important is at stake here. At a recent meeting of the Environmental Audit Committee, we had…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationThat teaching is allowable and legal, and the legal arrangement is as acceptable as any other in this country. That is an incredibly important clarification, and I am grateful to…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationI very much welcome the statement from the Chief Rabbi about stamping out bullying on any ground, including LGBT. That is an incredibly strong call, and it is very important. In…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationI agree. As the hon. Lady says, this is about a basic right to education that should be available to all children. Alarming numbers of children are watching online pornography, as…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mrs Moon, in this debate about parental opt-out rights. There is no disputing that it is a parent’s right to teach their child…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationThe hon. Lady is making a really strong case. Given that health workers and schools already receive FGM guidelines that say withdrawal from sex education is an indicator of risk,…25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)It is a real pleasure to follow the Chair of the Science and Technology Committee, the right hon. Member for North Norfolk (Norman Lamb), and my colleague the Chair of the…25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)Will the Minister give way?25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)I have been reading worrying material. It is concerning that a civil servant recently confirmed that the IT system on which all of this will be based will not be fully functioning…25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)rose—25 Feb 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ10. The Local Government Association has identified a potential £1.6 billion deficit for special needs education, but the Government responded with a paltry £350 million. As a…20 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTomorrow, thousands of young people will show their deep concern about the growing climate crisis by taking part in a climate strike. Since, shockingly, there was only one debate…14 Feb 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I would like your guidance because the Home Secretary is actively ignoring a written question that I tabled back on 18 October 2018, the best part…14 Feb 2019