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HANSARD Public Sector Pensions: McCloud RemedyThe hon. Gentleman raises a very good point. This issue has affected all our constituents, in a different way. His is exactly the sort of point that I hope the Minister may be…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Public Sector Pensions: McCloud RemedyAs I say, these delays are having a significant impact on people’s lives.19 Jun 2025HANSARD Public Sector Pensions: McCloud RemedyI thank the hon. Member for raising a very good point, which I will come to later. I agree completely; this has been particularly difficult for many people in the light of the…19 Jun 2025HANSARDBanning Conversion PracticesAs Liberal Democrats, we have been concerned about the lack of a draft Bill on conversion practices, so I am relieved to hear what the Minister has said today. However, given the…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyI am sorry, but we have to put the Question quickly. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered Government support for disabled people in poverty.17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyOrder. I remind Members that if they wish to speak in the debate, they should bob. We have only 20 minutes before we have to move to the Front Benchers at 6.6 pm, so please keep…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyI am sorry, but as we are now very short of time, I have to ask everybody to keep to a minute.17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceThe Parliamentary Private Secretary is here, and the Minister has just arrived.17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceThe Question is— [ Interruption. ] Order. The Member in charge does not have the right to wind up a 30-minute debate. Question put and agreed to.17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceOrder. There is a Division in the House on the Crime and Policing Bill—the first of a number. We will suspend the sitting for 45 minutes.17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyOrder. I urge Members to keep as close to a minute as they can.17 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and welcome in particular the measures about bolstering our consular support. He has also made reference to our assets and the…16 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. I share with him concerns about the level and quality of palliative care in this country. However, I do not agree that giving people the…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I do not think it matters how one is going to vote on this issue; a lot of us are finding it very frustrating that some Members seem to…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsHappy birthday, Mr Speaker—I suspect you may be relieved that we cannot sing in the Chamber. I was recently approached by a small business owner in my constituency of Edinburgh…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardI remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called in the debate. I should also mention there is likely to be a vote shortly, at which point we will suspend the…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardThe new finish time will be 4.12 pm.10 Jun 2025HANSARD Mass Transit: West YorkshireOrder. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called in the debate.10 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. A recent cyber-attack on schools and early learning IT in my constituency knocked out online access, but also underlined the need for a positive interaction between Scotland’s…05 Jun 2025