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HANSARD Business of the HouseFurther to that question, this morning’s written ministerial statement clearly says that it is a six-month extension and then we will return to the original legislation around…24 Feb 2022HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I am pleased that the Prime Minister is due to make a statement to the House as 5 pm, but I was surprised that he made a television…24 Feb 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI welcome the Leader of the House to his new role. Given that the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, the British…10 Feb 2022HANSARDRussia Sanctions LegislationI really do not understand why this is all so last-minute. Is the Minister comfortable with his Government’s approach of ignoring the recommendations of the Russia report? It is…10 Feb 2022HANSARDGovernment Contracts: Randox LaboratoriesThe documents seem to show that there was a meeting with the former Member for North Shropshire and the former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the Division Lobby.…10 Feb 2022HANSARDChild Poverty22. Why do 500,000 children in England not have a bed to sleep in tonight?07 Feb 2022HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On the front page of The Daily Telegraph yesterday, I was surprised but pleased to read that the Government intend to extend or make…03 Feb 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure that the Leader of the House will be delighted to know that, following a campaign by the women’s parliamentary Labour party, the journalist Rose Stokes and the British…03 Feb 2022HANSARDEconomic UpdateEven before covid, a third of children in Hull North, many in working families, were living in poverty. With the cost of living crisis and energy prices soaring, will the measures…03 Feb 2022HANSARDIOPC Report on Metropolitan Police Officers' Conduct: Charing Cross Police StationThis report is truly shocking. One key issue is the screening out of unsuitable applicants right at the start. I want to ask about current recruitment and vetting, as so many…02 Feb 2022HANSARD Dormant Assets Bill [Lords]I welcome amendment 2 to clause 29. Those who have followed the passage of this Bill from its introduction in the other place to its Report stage today will know that along with…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportFurther to the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Yardley (Jess Phillips), I am not asking for a running commentary, but I would like to know whether the…31 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI think I owe the Leader of the House an apology. Last week, I was critical of the fact that the former Tory MP, the noble Lord McLoughlin, had been appointed to chair Transport…27 Jan 2022HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI start by paying tribute to all those who have secured this debate and those who have already spoken so movingly, thoughtfully and powerfully. I say to the right hon. Member for…27 Jan 2022HANSARDDraft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2022I think it is a very good move to reclassify GHBRS, and I want to refer to Deputy Chief Constable Jason Harwin, who gave evidence to the Home Affairs Committee yesterday calling…27 Jan 2022HANSARDGay and Lesbian RelationshipsI was interested to hear what the hon. Member said about supporting families and households, because in Wales and Scotland, there are blessings for lesbian and gay marriages,…27 Jan 2022HANSARDGay and Lesbian Relationships7. For what reason the Church of England has not made provision to enable a church blessing of gay and lesbian relationships.27 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Parties: Police InvestigationThe Home Affairs Committee has been looking into the consistency of enforcement of covid regulations, because we are well aware that failure to enforce consistently can erode…25 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelIt is right that the Secretary of State said in his statement that the border at times, while necessary, has been “complex, confusing and very difficult to navigate”. That is…24 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. I am sure the Secretary of State will have read the latest report from the all-party parliamentary group on left behind neighbourhoods, which highlighted that there is a cost…24 Jan 2022