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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. We had a local council by-election in my constituency last week, which the Liberal Democrats won of course, but it was a reminder of the challenges we face in encouraging high…16 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillThe hon. Member is making a good and powerful point. Several people have written to me about the Bill with varying views. Does she agree that there is a huge contradiction in…07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillThis is an extremely important point. I do not think anyone in this House wants to restrict anyone’s right to pray, but we are trying to differentiate here and consider the impact…07 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ7. A heartbreaking 80% of those who responded to a survey that I carried out recently in my constituency said that the high cost of energy meant they would have to ration it—and…01 Mar 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillThe 2021 commitment to tackle puppy smuggling via the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill was welcomed by a number of my constituents, but many of them are now concerned, because…23 Feb 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill9. What discussions she has had with the Leader of the House on the parliamentary timetable for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.23 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Edinburgh international festival is world renowned, but last year it shrank in size for the first time in seven decades. The King’s theatre in Edinburgh, which is in a…23 Feb 2023HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillI will make only brief remarks. I could not agree more with the hon. Member for Walthamstow and the right hon. Member for Romsey and Southampton North. I was struck by what the…22 Feb 2023HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillI accept entirely that things have evolved since the 1970s, but they did not evolve on their own. It took a lot of work, like that which we are trying to do today on…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Childcare: Affordability and AvailabilityThis is a hugely important debate, and I congratulate the hon. Member on securing it. In Scotland, we have the same issue in deprived areas. Recent figures uncovered by the…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Seafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]I appreciate that the Minister is giving up a lot of time on this. However, would most people listening to this debate not feel that vising a port once a week is a regular,…07 Feb 2023HANSARD Seafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]I recognise that this measure was based on data carefully collected. However, does the Minister not accept that the figure of once a week would bring into scope an awful lot of…07 Feb 2023HANSARD Seafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]rose —07 Feb 2023HANSARDEngagementsThank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. [ Interruption. ] Can I blame the painkillers? Apologies, Mr Speaker. This past weekend, I visited a charity that was hosting an exhibition…01 Feb 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI rise to speak against this Bill and in support of amendment 2, which stands in my name and that of my party. Having listened to the debate so far, it strikes me that we can…30 Jan 2023HANSARDBlessings for Same-sex Couples8. Whether the Commissioners have held discussions with senior Church leaders on allowing clergy to conduct blessings for same-sex couples.26 Jan 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayThe right hon. Gentleman is making a powerful speech on an important day, which reminds us what ordinary people are capable of—good and bad. He talks about antisemitic attacks.…26 Jan 2023HANSARDBlessings for Same-sex CouplesI thank the hon. Member for that clarification and for his comments about welcoming the LGBTQI+ community joyfully. But can I ask him to clarify then why it is that a man and a…26 Jan 2023HANSARD Equal Marriage: Church of EnglandI have grown up with a deep respect for the Church, but I have to say that the hon. Member for Rhondda (Sir Chris Bryant) spoke for a great many of us when he said that we cannot…24 Jan 2023HANSARDState Pension Age: Women8. Whether his Department plans to take steps to compensate women affected by changes in the state pension age.23 Jan 2023