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HANSARDUK’s Exit from the European UnionThe hon. Member is making a very good start to this important debate. Does he agree that one of the worst-affected sectors is the creative sector? Many musicians across the UK…24 Apr 2023HANSARDHuman Rights in MyanmarIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward, to hear so many excellent speeches from across the House and so much consensus on the dreadful situation in Myanmar,…19 Apr 2023HANSARDChinese Police Stations in UKWhat specific measures will higher education institutions be encouraged to take, or if necessary what legislation will be put in place, to protect BNO passport holders…19 Apr 2023HANSARDHuman Rights in MyanmarI thank the Minister for his excellent response to all the matters raised, particularly freedom of religion or belief and the million people in the Cox’s Bazar refugee camp, which…19 Apr 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry UpdateWhen I entered this House, my young constituent was in the nursery and we all hoped the scandal would be resolved quickly. She then graduated to primary school, and now she is…19 Apr 2023HANSARDHuman Rights in MyanmarI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention, and it is wonderful to have allies and champions. In the end, it is the voices of Burmese people that Ben Rogers echoes in his work,…19 Apr 2023HANSARDIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: Sixth Assessment Report4. What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, published on 20 March 2023.18 Apr 2023HANSARDIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: Sixth Assessment ReportOn 2 May 2019, this Parliament declared a climate emergency, yet four years on, the Government are still dragging their feet. Some 4.4 million people rent in the privately rented…18 Apr 2023HANSARDTop Secret Document LeaksThere are clearly issues with the process of vetting individuals. What reassurances can the Minister give? He says lessons are being learned, but does something not ring a bell on…18 Apr 2023HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities15. What steps she is taking to help improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families.17 Apr 2023HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesToday’s Guardian front page and our own House magazine lay out the disabling effects of severe mental health crisis among our young people. What urgent action will the Minister…17 Apr 2023HANSARD Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th AnniversaryDoes the Secretary of State agree that one of the most important elements under discussion is the role of education in creating the necessary conditions for having more united…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th AnniversaryIt is a real honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist). I would like to read out something that Mo Mowlam said about another civic group that was…30 Mar 2023HANSARDNet Zero11. What fiscal steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the economy in reaching net-zero carbon emissions.21 Mar 2023HANSARDNet ZeroYesterday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change published its report on the latest data, warning that the world is fast approaching irreversible levels of global heating.…21 Mar 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Casey ReviewIt is clear that some basic policies and procedures have gone seriously wrong. When an individual is raped, the advice is to keep the specimens in a refrigerator, so how can it be…21 Mar 2023HANSARDRelations with China: Xi Jinping PresidencyCould the Minister give some specific examples of companies or importers that have had products halted because they are connected to slavery or human rights abuses in Xinjiang?16 Mar 2023HANSARDRelations with China: Xi Jinping PresidencyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I declare an interest as a founding member of Hong Kong Watch. I am unsure how many Members of this House have lived…16 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI rise to speak in the context of the devastating news that the tax burden is the highest in 75 years. I will make two points: one on families in my constituency and one on the…16 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that without reforming housing—be it the overly pricey private sector, the lack of social homes or the mortgage crisis…16 Mar 2023