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HANSARDFinancial StatementCan the Chancellor confirm that someone in employment who is on universal credit will see an increase in the taper between £9,500 and £12,500—a £1,290 clawback to the Chancellor?…23 Mar 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Strip-search of SchoolgirlI am sorry, but I feel as if we have woken the Minister from an afternoon nap to come in and make this statement. There is a distinct lack of urgency in his approach. It is quite…21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsWe all stand behind the P&O workers, because it is them today and it will be other workers tomorrow if we do not act. When, for so long, the Tories have stood against regulation…21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsThe Secretary of State said that he did not know of P&O’s plans until 8.30 in the evening, but the shadow Secretary of State has indicated that the Government were aware of P&O’s…21 Mar 2022HANSARD P&O FerriesOther trade unions will be looking on at this, thinking that it is P&O workers today, and, if this stands, it is their workers tomorrow. Some of us with long memories can remember…17 Mar 2022HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationI welcome the statement. As ever on these occasions, the devil will be in the detail, but I share hon. Members’ concern for urgency in disabling the enablers of the oligarchs. It…17 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAt the end of February, the Prime Minister announced an immediate full asset freeze for VTB bank. The next day, the Chancellor countermanded that and gave it till the end of March…17 Mar 2022HANSARDExecutions in Saudi ArabiaIt is one thing for the morally bankrupt premier league to accept money from Saudi Arabia but it is another for the UK Government to turn around and say they welcome its…14 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateHon. Members on both sides of the House will wish the Secretary of State well in his discussions with the Home Office—it is a hard nut to crack. I spoke with a constituent of mine…09 Mar 2022HANSARD Breastfeeding: Government SupportOrder. For those who missed the start of the debate, and so that people do not miss out on their time—we are tight for time—let me just say that we had planned to give Alison four…08 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine: Urgent Refugee ApplicationsOne visa centre in Poland has closed its doors and is no longer allowing walk-in appointments. It is 3° outside, and there is an 81-year-old woman outside, along with other women…08 Mar 2022HANSARD Breastfeeding: Government SupportI am suspending the sitting for 15 minutes, but we will start as soon as people are back in their places.08 Mar 2022HANSARD Breastfeeding: Government SupportThe message we are receiving is that the Chamber has been suspended. I was going to suspend the sitting at 4.57 pm, but if the Minister has finished, we can suspend now and come…08 Mar 2022HANSARD Breastfeeding: Government SupportAs the Minister knows, we will be suspending the sitting at 4.55 pm, but if she can make a start now perhaps I can give the mover of the motion longer for summing up at the end.08 Mar 2022HANSARD Breastfeeding: Government SupportOkay.08 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineMy constituent’s mother went to the visa centre in Kyiv on 16 February 2021 to deliver her biometric fingerprints. She received confirmation that her application had been received…01 Mar 2022HANSARD SanctionsDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that it is also alarming when companies such as Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation can take individuals who work for organisations such as the…01 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIf we are to make sanctions stick and deal with dirty money being laundered through the City of London, enforcement and regulatory bodies need proper resourcing. Companies House…24 Feb 2022HANSARDCountering Russian Aggression and Tackling Illicit FinanceGiven that Georgia was 2008 and Crimea was 2014, should we not have been better prepared for sanctions?23 Feb 2022HANSARDCountering Russian Aggression and Tackling Illicit FinanceIt goes without saying that the response from the Government yesterday was totally inadequate. We have had a great deal of warning over a very long period of Putin’s intention and…23 Feb 2022