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HANSARDEngagementsQ5. If everyone had the same good health as the least deprived 10% of the population, in England there would have been 1 million fewer deaths between 2012 and 2019, and 28,000…24 Jan 2024HANSARD International Human Rights Abuses: UK ResponseIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Maria. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen) on her absolutely superb speech, which…24 Jan 2024HANSARD International Human Rights Abuses: UK ResponseI totally agree. As we have seen, we were asleep at the wheel on Israel and Gaza. A few years ago when we visited Pakistan, we were warned by the high commissioner that Kashmir,…24 Jan 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaWe have just had a debate in Westminster Hall on human rights, and Gaza came up. During the debate it was revealed that the Foreign Office had sought evidence from its legal…24 Jan 2024HANSARD Tributes to Sir Tony LloydIt is so sad that today we are paying tribute to our dear friend and colleague, and my constituency neighbour, Tony. I have listened to so many stories this afternoon, and it is a…23 Jan 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksI, too, share concerns about what the strategy is, what the contagion to the rest of the middle east will be, and the possibility that might be bolstering the Houthis’ position in…23 Jan 2024HANSARDMeaslesThere are clear inequalities in vaccination uptake, including MMR, which reflect various socioeconomic inequalities. What extra support is being given to those areas, and to…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I add my condolences to Tony Lloyd’s family? He was a dear friend and colleague, and he was particularly kind to me when I was first elected in a by-election, 13 years ago. My…18 Jan 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Covid-199. Whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of public procurement processes under covid-19 emergency regulations.18 Jan 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Covid-19I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi). In spite of the Minister’s protestations, the evidence is to the contrary — [ Interruption. ]18 Jan 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Covid-19The fact that Ministers’ mates can get these lucrative contracts, as last month’s evidence showed, while tens of thousands of our constituents struggle to put food on the table is…18 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance Bill (First sitting)Just to clarify, if notification is given 12 months in advance, does that mean that there will be a more progressive approach to taxation for private jets in this Budget?16 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance Bill (Second sitting)On that basis, I did ask a question at the autumn statement. In relation to the social security measures, I asked what were the anticipated impacts on the health of social…16 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance Bill (First sitting)Can I just ask how the clause compares with the policy of our international colleagues —New Zealand, for example?16 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. More than 15% of families in my constituency live in fuel poverty, with a median energy efficiency score of just 65. How much of the 2019 general election manifesto pledge to…16 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance Bill (Second sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the clause. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. Question proposed, That the Chair do report the Bill to the House.16 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance Bill (First sitting)May I absolutely confirm that there will be no retrospective tax collection deductions of carer’s allowance? That is so important, given the issues around deductions.16 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance Bill (Second sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. It has been a pleasure to serve under your chairship during today’s proceedings, Mr Paisley. New clause 3 would compel the…16 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance Bill (First sitting)Just on private jets—16 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance Bill (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I have a couple of quick questions for the Minister. First, on clause 3 and the assessment that the Government have…16 Jan 2024