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HANSARD School AttendanceI am sure the Minister is aware that he should leave a minute or two for the right hon. Member for Chelmsford to wind up.23 Jan 2024HANSARD Human Rights in Hong KongMr Loughton, you do have some time, if you want to wind up.23 Jan 2024HANSARD Human Rights in Hong KongWe are tight on time, but it would be helpful if the Minister could leave a minute or so at the end for Mr Loughton to wind up. [Interruption.] He says he is happy not to wind up,…23 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. New British Heart Foundation analysis shows that the number of people dying before the age of 75 in England from heart and circulatory diseases has risen to its highest level…23 Jan 2024HANSARD Human Rights in Hong KongOrder. If Members keep their speeches to around seven and a half or eight minutes we will get everybody in.23 Jan 2024HANSARD Human Rights in Hong KongFront Benchers will have roughly eight minutes each. I call the SNP spokesperson.23 Jan 2024HANSARD Human Rights in Hong KongI intend to call the Front-Bench spokespeople just before 25 minutes to 4. I call Fiona Bruce.23 Jan 2024HANSARD Civil Nuclear Road Map and WylfaI will call Virginia Crosbie to move the motion, and I will then call the Minister to respond. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the…23 Jan 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksThe Prime Minister is right that to do nothing is not an option, but to do something there needs to be a strategy. If the attacks continue and there is continued disruption to…23 Jan 2024HANSARDArmed Forces RecruitmentDespite the answer the Minister gave to the hon. Member for Colchester (Will Quince), the fact remains that this year retention and recruitment into the armed forces is becoming a…08 Jan 2024HANSARDReducing TaxesMay I ask the Chancellor how many middle-income taxpayers have been paying the higher rate of tax since 2019?19 Dec 2023HANSARDGlobal Combat Air Programme TreatyI welcome the statement and the treaty set out by the Secretary of State. One key problem with procuring new assets and equipment is that once it is specified, lots of changes…18 Dec 2023HANSARDHillsborough: Bishop James Jones ReportWe cannot repeat often enough, because I do not think it is understood, just what a web of deceit and lies was put forward by parts of the state, particularly the police and…06 Dec 2023HANSARDMiddle East: UK Military DeploymentsMay I ask a slightly wider question? What are the Government doing specifically to prevent escalation and promote regional stability?05 Dec 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Yesterday, Cancer Research UK’s manifesto “Longer, better lives” set out a road map to save 20,000 lives a year by 2040. Research is key to that, and it has identified a…29 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsThe first duty of any Government is to defend the country and keep its citizens safe, but the autumn statement had nothing to say about strengthening our military capabilities at…27 Nov 2023HANSARDMilitary Support: Ukrainian Armed ForcesIt is vital that we continue to give military aid to Ukraine and to show our steadfast support and leadership in Europe. Has the Secretary of State had a chance, since he came…20 Nov 2023HANSARDWar in UkraineI completely agree with the comments made and concerns raised by the shadow Secretary of State, my right hon. Friend the Member for Wentworth and Dearne (John Healey). Part of the…24 Oct 2023HANSARDTraining of NHS StaffIt is obviously welcome to train and recruit as many staff as possible, but part of the problem is actually retaining the staff. We are increasingly seeing among the reasons given…17 Oct 2023HANSARDEngagementsIn the 1990s, under the Conservative Government, people were dying because of the length of time they were on NHS waiting lists. In 2023, we are seeing an increasing number of…13 Sept 2023