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HANSARDRochdale Grooming Gang: Offender DeportationI thank the Minister for framing his comments around the victims of these terrible crimes, who should always be in our thoughts during such debates. I know that he is committed to…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Payment SchemeOn that point, will the Minister give way?06 Jul 2026HANSARD Payment SchemeI thank the Minister for giving way again; he is being very generous with his time. It strikes me that the victims of these sorts of scandals—sadly, this is not the first we have…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Payment SchemeThis is a friendly intervention, because the hon. Gentleman’s response has been very supportive, and we all recognise the cross-party consensus on getting this right. As he will…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Payment SchemeI thank the Paymaster General for his speech and the way he is framing the debate by talking about the victims of this scandal, which is really important. Can he confirm the…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Leadership Commission ReportThis is the closest I am ever going to get to the Front Bench. [ Laughter. ] Having spoken to police officers across my constituency of Harlow, I know that the two things they…06 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Leadership Commission Reportrose—06 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. May I welcome my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr Bailey) to his rightful place on the Front Bench? I also welcome the publishing of the defence…06 Jul 2026HANSARDUnpaid Carers: Workplace Support9. What steps his Department is taking to help support unpaid carers in the workplace.02 Jul 2026HANSARDUnpaid Carers: Workplace SupportI thank the Minister for her commitment to unpaid carers. I speak to unpaid carers across my constituency all the time, and I personally thank them for all that they do in caring…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Historical Forced AdoptionI thank the Prime Minister for coming here with this heartfelt apology. I also thank all the campaigners for being here today and for the evidence they gave to the Education…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Department for Work and PensionsI wonder whether my hon. Friend would like to touch on a point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Monmouthshire (Catherine Fookes). She was right to say that the Child…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Department for Work and PensionsAs my hon. Friend is talking about local implementation, I will pay tribute to what is being done in Harlow, and particularly at Harlow college, through programmes to support…30 Jun 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. In the previous statement, conversation was had about the future of the UK Health Security Agency. You will be aware that the Government…30 Jun 2026HANSARDJury TrialsThere are concerns that the changes the Government have made will give more power to judges to make decisions on their own, so what is the Minister doing to monitor the impact of…30 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth HubsAs you will be aware, Mr Speaker, my Harlow constituency is full of incredibly talented young people, some of whom I had the pleasure to meet at a recent Harlow college awards…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Asylum AccommodationI thank the Minister for his statement and the work he is doing to tackle this important issue. As my Harlow constituency borders Epping, I am not unaware of the challenges that…29 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth Hubs9. What recent progress he has made on the expansion of youth hubs.29 Jun 2026HANSARDPrisoner Early ReleaseI thank the Minister for coming to the Dispatch Box and answering questions on a particularly important issue. I join my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Yardley (Jess…29 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Resilience PlanningI would just say to the Minister: live long and prosper. This heatwave may be considered as much man-made as naturally occurring. I am really concerned about the heat, not just in…25 Jun 2026