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HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceCould the Minister respond to my query about medical advisers to first-tier tribunals, and the statements that are included in their bundles?22 Apr 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mrs Cummins. I will start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Neath (Christina Rees) on bringing this debate to the Chamber,…22 Apr 2024HANSARD Afghan Refugees: Deportation from PakistanAnd the ACRS?17 Apr 2024HANSARD Afghan Refugees: Deportation from PakistanWhile I acknowledge the role that Pakistan has played in hosting Afghans after Operation Pitting, we need to recognise that many of the people being returned from Pakistan will be…17 Apr 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaWe continue to call for the immediate release of all hostages, for an immediate ceasefire, for unhindered humanitarian aid, for adherence to international law and accountability…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am struck by how reasonable Lord Hope’s amendment seems in setting up an independent body to assert that Rwanda is a safe place, as the Minister says. What could possibly be…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWill the Minister ensure that the report is laid before Parliament so that we can review it?17 Apr 2024HANSARD Citizens’ Assemblies and Local DemocracyThe last one they used it in was about 10 years ago, and we had an in-depth analysis from the people who ran that about two years ago. In 2018, two Select Committees undertook a…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Citizens’ Assemblies and Local DemocracyI beg to move, That this House has considered citizens’ assemblies and local democracy. It is lovely to see you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. I am absolutely delighted to lead this…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Citizens’ Assemblies and Local DemocracyAgain, I thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention. I am afraid that the evidence does not bear that out. It does not replace the role of elected representatives, as he…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Citizens’ Assemblies and Local DemocracyI think that there is a misunderstanding. Citizens’ assemblies are not about replacing decision making, but about trying to provide an evidence-based rather than lobby-based…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Citizens’ Assemblies and Local DemocracyI thank my right hon. Friend for his intervention. I will explain more about how it adds to and does not detract from the role of elected representatives, and the benefits of…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Citizens’ Assemblies and Local DemocracyI will, for the last time.16 Apr 2024HANSARD Citizens’ Assemblies and Local DemocracyI would not disagree with my hon. Friend. As I said earlier, citizens’ assemblies do not remove the responsibility of politicians to make those decisions, but ensure that those…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Citizens’ Assemblies and Local DemocracyI was not specifically aware of the citizens’ assembly in Northern Ireland, although I am aware of many across our nation states and in other countries. They are seen as a…16 Apr 2024HANSARDNeighbourhood Policing15. What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of neighbourhood policing levels.15 Apr 2024HANSARDNeighbourhood PolicingKulsuma Akter from Oldham was murdered by her estranged husband on a busy Bradford street in the middle of the day, in front of their baby son. Research has repeatedly shown that…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateThe middle east has entered a very dangerous new phase that can be resolved only by diplomatic and political solutions. Can I push the Prime Minister on what he said earlier about…15 Apr 2024HANSARD Disability BenefitsI, too, congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. We have unfortunately had some tragic cases in recent years, including people who have gone through the transition…26 Mar 2024HANSARDCrown Court Backlog13. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog in the Crown court.26 Mar 2024