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HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillWhat we have heard from those on the Opposition Benches, in trying to suggest that holocaust deniers will be supported in going on to our university campuses, is clearly…12 Jul 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillFirst, I apologise about my voice. Like most people, two hours of shouting at a TV screen last night has left me quite hoarse. You will be pleased to know, Madam Deputy Speaker,…12 Jul 2021HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewThere are quite a few people I want to pay tribute to. First, I thank the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma Hardy), who is unfortunately not in her place,…08 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Contracts and Public InquiryOn the comments that the right hon. Gentleman makes about some of the aspects that could be considered now, yes, we are coming towards the end of the pandemic, but we are still in…07 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Contracts and Public InquiryThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me earlier than expected. First, I pay special tribute to frontline workers who have worked tirelessly at the forefront of fighting…07 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think we can all agree that football is absolutely, 100%, definitely coming home. With charity beginning at home, when the two come together they are absolutely unstoppable.…01 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseRadcliffe in my constituency is a proud town with a rich heritage and a strong identity that has unfortunately been forgotten for far too long by the Labour council, but this…01 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the speed of the cuts announcement, which is compounded by the cut due to the decrease in GNI. This has been a tremendous cut…30 Jun 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewI recognise that changes to the curriculum will be immensely difficult, but what hope does the Minister have that we will see changes when the Palestinian Prime Minister has vowed…30 Jun 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Angela. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Eastbourne (Caroline Ansell) on securing this important debate and on…30 Jun 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewMy hon. Friend makes a particular point about Norway reducing its funding and the US completely removing its funding, but does she agree that removing our funding is probably not…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilI intend to be helpful, but also to correct my own record: although I paid tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall), I failed to pay tribute to the hon.…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilLike my right hon. Friend the Member for Staffordshire Moorlands (Karen Bradley), I anticipated having three minutes and, somehow, I now have eight minutes. Unlike her, I have…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilPart of the problem with judging by a poll is the language used. If it asks, “Do you want a cut in international aid?”, people will say yes. However, if it asks, “Do you want to…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilI cannot speak for the people of Rother Valley, but to me going back to the people of Bury South and saying we support this says that we are compassionate and kind, and that we…30 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDeath by dangerous driving is not just heartbreaking for the families left behind, but has a huge impact on local communities. I am thinking in particular of Radcliffe New Road in…29 Jun 2021HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeI thank the Minister for updating the House on the progress of the EU settlement scheme. Does he agree that with time running out, the best thing we can be doing is encouraging…29 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryI shall try to be brief to allow my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson) to take part in the debate. Also, we all clearly want to see whether football is still…29 Jun 2021HANSARDWhite Working-class PupilsThank you, Ms Rees. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon) for securing the statement on behalf of the Committee, of which I am a proud member.…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI pay tribute to the men and women who serve our nation in uniform and our veterans who have selflessly sacrificed so much to protect this great nation. They deserve our utmost…23 Jun 2021