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HANSARDCrown Court BacklogHow does the backlog in criminal court cases vary by region? What discussions has the Secretary of State had with local judicial teams on prioritising and communicating those…26 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. The Justice Secretary did not quite answer my question on where the 67,000 criminal cases in the backlog are, and how they are being prioritised and…26 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaI add my voice to those of colleagues who have expressed significant and severe concerns about arms manufacturing and exports to Israel in the current context. I met a number of…26 Mar 2024HANSARD Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a statutory code of conduct for Ministers of the Crown; for a statutory code of conduct for Members of the…20 Mar 2024HANSARDIslamophobia: DefinitionDespite what the Minister says, many believe that the Government’s two-year delay in coming up with a definition on Islamophobia—the Conservatives are the only political party in…20 Mar 2024HANSARDIslamophobia: Definition1. What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on implementing a definition of Islamophobia.20 Mar 2024HANSARD Israel and GazaWe heard this morning how half the population in Gaza—and this is the first time in modern history that such a large population has been affected—is being subjected to famine. We…19 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe point the Minister has not mentioned is that the European scheme is voluntary. Are the Government intending the same sort of parameters within this scheme?18 Mar 2024HANSARDSocial Security Benefits: Vulnerable PeopleToday the Government are in Geneva defending their policies to the UN committee that is investigating the UK for breaches of the convention on the rights of persons with…18 Mar 2024HANSARD 5G Masts: Greater ManchesterI am very grateful to my hon. Friend and neighbour for giving way; he is making a very powerful speech and I congratulate him on it. He represents Oldham West while I represent…13 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Minister agree that the alleged detention, beating and humiliation of 49 Palestinian medics at the Nasser Hospital last month needs to be investigated by the…12 Mar 2024HANSARDDraft Single Source Contract (Amendment) Regulations 2024This is not an area that I am that familiar with, but I would like to understand how equivalent this approach is to that of our allies in Europe and the US.06 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.04 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsA constituent recently came to my surgery with her seven-year-old son to show some appalling photographs of the private rented accommodation in which they live. The little boy…04 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaWhat is the Minister’s assessment of the effect of the UK’s abstention on last week’s Security Council vote on the US and its position?27 Feb 2024HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceI am grateful to my colleague on the Work and Pensions Committee. He and I were at the roundtables we had in Greater Manchester where we heard from both paying and receiving…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI have to say that I was ashamed to be a Member of Parliament last night. However, I understand from what the Leader of the House has said this morning that she agrees that we…22 Feb 2024HANSARD Inter Faith Network ClosureI reiterate the points that other Members have made, particularly those of my right hon. Friend the Member for East Ham (Sir Stephen Timms) and my hon. Friend the Member for…22 Feb 2024HANSARDDeath of Alexei NavalnyI express my condolences to Alexei Navalny’s friends and family, and to the Russian people as a whole. What has happened to Navalny is an indictment on any freedom-loving people,…19 Feb 2024HANSARD Post Office Governance and Horizon Compensation SchemesTo be honest, I am afraid I do not think that the Business Secretary and her statement have helped us to get closer to the truth in this situation; it is a question of the…19 Feb 2024