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HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationI agree with the right hon. Member on some level about the need to protect our nation’s history. If he is so concerned about ensuring that the nation’s history is protected, will…13 May 2021HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I would appreciate your guidance. As you may be aware, yesterday, the Minister for Universities, speaking on Radio 4, said that it was the…13 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationMy hon. Friend will be aware, having listened to the interview on Radio 4 yesterday, that the Universities Minister was explicitly asked whether this legislation would cover…13 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkI am glad we are now at the stage of talking about building back and not just mitigation of the worst of the pandemic. I thank the NHS for the success of the vaccine roll-out and…12 May 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021rose —26 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021The point that the right hon. Gentleman made regarding people being directly affected by this is, I think, false. When I was a teenager and had my own abortion at the Liverpool…26 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel: Restoration and Renewal ProgrammeThe Palace of Westminster is our nation’s flagship building and the home of UK democracy. It is only right that in procurement for its restoration we do all we can to support UK…22 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel: Restoration and Renewal ProgrammeWhat steps he is taking to promote the use of UK steel in the restoration and renewal programme.22 Apr 2021HANSARD Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities ReportI join Members across the House in paying tribute to the tireless campaigning work of my right hon. Friend the Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy) that has brought us to this…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI have been horrified by reports from constituents—frontline customer-facing service workers across a range of sectors from retail and call centres to rail staff—of the abuse and…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Carbon Monoxide: Safety, Testing and AwarenessMy hon. Friend is making an important speech. I note what she said about the Government already expecting reputable landlords to do what she outlines, so does she agree that…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI am sure that all of us in this House are united in opposing violent, fascist and anti-democratic terrorist activity. We will all agree on proscribing the Atomwaffen Division,…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, many loyal British Gas staff were sacked for refusing to accept a new contract that made them work longer hours for less pay, in the latest iteration of the growing…15 Apr 2021HANSARDCovronavirus, Disability and Access to ServicesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Graham. May I begin by thanking the Women and Equalities Committee for its invaluable work in writing this incredibly important and…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Strength of the UK’s Armed ForcesOne really positive advance that we have made this century has been our recognition of the obligations that the state and wider society have to the members of our armed forces for…14 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Production: Greensill CapitalLast year, the Government spent £4.8 billion on subsidies for wind power, yet almost no wind farms use UK steel. Those orders would be a boon to the struggling steel industry, but…25 Mar 2021HANSARDAbortion in Northern IrelandWomen in Northern Ireland have waited decades for the same rights as women in the rest of the UK. Since the regulations became law at least 200 women have had to travel to Britain…25 Mar 2021HANSARDConversion TherapyThe Minister will be aware that it has been almost three years since the Government committed to ending the practice of conversion therapy. Will she therefore take this…24 Mar 2021HANSARDNHS PayMay I say what a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie? I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Paula Barker) for raising this important…24 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Hospitality IndustryI have now spoken in a number of debates as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on pubs to highlight the existential threat to the trade from the events of the past year…24 Mar 2021