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HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesAs much as the Houthis might wish to conflate their piracy with support for the Palestinian people, their indiscriminate attacks on shipping from across the world indicate…15 Jan 2024HANSARD New Dementia TreatmentsI am reassured to some extent by what the Minister says, and I am grateful for her tone and her positive approach. Given the inequality—let us call it what it is—in current…11 Jan 2024HANSARDSEND Provision and FundingIs my hon. Friend as concerned as I am about the regional inequalities in respect of both the prevalence of EHCPs and the inadequate resourcing that reflects this particular need?11 Jan 2024HANSARD New Dementia TreatmentsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship this afternoon, Mr Sharma. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Ashford (Damian Green) on securing this very important debate…11 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance BillFollowing on from the comments of the hon. Member for Amber Valley (Nigel Mills) about the impact of the schemes and given the Federation of Small Businesses’ request for some…10 Jan 2024HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Historical Cases2. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken to schedule court hearings for historical cases of child sexual exploitation on survivors and their…09 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryYou are the Government, unless you want to call a general election.09 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryI find it absolutely extraordinary that the Health Secretary lectured the shadow Health Secretary on calling a debate to hold this Government to account. Twelve million people are…09 Jan 2024HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Historical CasesMy constituent had to wait several years before her historical child sexual exploitation case was finally heard. During that time, the court date was cancelled twice, causing her…09 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI think everybody here condemns the heinous attacks by Hamas on 7 October and the taking of hostages, and we all want their safe and immediate release. But that does not excuse…08 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Compensation and ConvictionsFollowing on from what the hon. Member for Kettering (Mr Hollobone) said, the chair of the independent advisory board, Professor Chris Hodges, is also suggesting that a simple…08 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsTwenty months ago, the Equality and Human Rights Commission issued a section 23 agreement request to the Department, following concerns regarding breaches and potential…18 Dec 2023HANSARDTrial of Jimmy LaiThe rule of law and how it is upheld across the world are absolutely essential to our global security and peace, and Mr Lai’s case shows how fragile they are, so what more can the…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseMy constituent lost her brother and her sister-in-law, and her nephew was orphaned at a young age. Her mother, a pensioner, was left to raise her nephew. The family has not…18 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillIn relation to what the hon. Member was saying about national insurance, would she like to comment on the fact that, overall, the richest fifth of households will be £1,000 better…13 Dec 2023HANSARD Arms Export Licences: IsraelI thank my hon. Friend for her excellent speech and for all she is doing on this important issue. I associate my remarks with the personal approach she has taken, because I have a…12 Dec 2023HANSARDRelease of HostagesI wholeheartedly support the calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all the remaining hostages held by Hamas and other groups. However, further to the Minister’s…12 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Billrose —12 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe Home Secretary points to deterrence. He has often used the Australian model of offshoring detention centres as a gold standard. What are his comments, then, on the fact that…12 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineWill the hon. Gentleman give way?11 Dec 2023