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HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceFor clarification, since the Minister is not in his place and no one from the Government is here, is it correct that I continue?17 Jun 2025HANSARDCare in the CommunityThe Darzi report pointed out that 13% of hospital beds are occupied by people who are fit for discharge but who cannot get out because social care is broken. Lord Darzi said that…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceI beg to move, That this House has considered UK compliance with the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It is a pleasure to serve under your…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceMarvellous. As I was saying before the Divisions, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is horrific beyond imagining. Oxfam summarised it as follows: “The Israeli military has killed…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceWill the Minister give way?17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceThe Minister is relying on arguments that, as I have articulated, do not answer my question. He says that the Government take their responsibilities under international law…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceWill the Minister give way?17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceWill the Minister give way on settlements?17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyToday the Minister has heard many MPs, representing their constituents, express their huge concern about the effects of the PIP cuts on disabled members of our communities. She…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyWill the hon. Gentleman give way?17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceI thank the Minister. Will he address the question I have previously raised in the House? Trade in settlement goods is trade in the proceeds of crime, so will he ban it?17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceWill the Minister give way on that point?17 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI rise to speak in support of new clauses 13 to 15, tabled by the hon. Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater), to support amendments 94 and 95, and to oppose amendment 42. I pay…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank the hon. Member for raising that issue and giving me the opportunity to speak about the detailed evidence given by my constituent Emeritus Professor Sam Ahmedzai, with…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am very short of time, so I think I had better continue. Turning to new clause 15, which relates to the role of coroners, if the Bill is passed, assisted dying would be a very…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am so sorry, but we are very short of time. New clause 15 is a compassionate and practical clause. There are strong safeguards already in place, and requiring a coroner’s…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am sorry, but I am concluding. We are each speaking from our own experience and from the heart.13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe evidence shows that it is dying people themselves, facing the end of life, who wish to have the choice. Only small numbers of them will take up that choice, but it is crucial,…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am afraid that the right hon. Gentleman has misrepresented what I said. I was contributing an observation from somebody who has been deeply involved in palliative care practice,…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements ProgrammeThe UK has a trade agreement with Israel that permits the import of goods produced in illegal settlements. Such goods are effectively proceeds of crime, given that settlements…12 Jun 2025