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HANSARD Building SafetyThis issue has been a Kafkaesque nightmare for so many of our constituents. It has exposed the sharp practices of freeholders and management companies. Will the Secretary of State…30 Jan 2023HANSARD Crustacean Mortality in North-east England: Independent Expert AssessmentThis is a classic case of environmental research that is contested. The independent panel’s report has clearly come up with no theoretical explanation of why this has happened.…26 Jan 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the speech he is making. However, in some ways he has provoked in me a condemnation of the Crown Prosecution Service, because many of my…26 Jan 2023HANSARD Lachin Corridor and Nagorno-KarabakhI, too, refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. My hon. Friend is quite correct that there have been several deaths in the area, but will he join me in…24 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseSeveral schools in my constituency have contacted me about the proposal to extend the school working week to 32.5 hours for those in the voluntary sector. May we have a statement…19 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Execution of Alireza AkbariIt is a terrible day when we see the execution of a British subject. Some broadcast media have said that the decision by the Iranian regime to execute this individual came as a…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Ukraine: UpdateThe removal of Russian forces from cities such as Kherson has led some civilians to return to their homes, even though the areas are contaminated with explosive weapons. Last…16 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. This very point demonstrates that the Iranian regime does not comply with the rule of law in its own country. If it is…12 Jan 2023HANSARDIranIt is a pleasure to serve for the first time with you in the Chair, Mr Deputy Speaker. I, too, congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) on securing…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Monday, the Treasury announced the introduction of the new energy bills discount scheme to assist businesses, charities and the public sector. A substantial level of support…12 Jan 2023HANSARDSeafarers’ Wages Bill [Lords]It is undeniable that P&O has acted appallingly, but I do not understand why there is a need for this proposed legislation. The maritime labour convention came into force on 7…19 Dec 2022HANSARD IranIran’s Human Rights Activists News Agency has reported that protestors have already been murdered and buried in unmarked graves. This is similar to activities that happened in…16 Nov 2022HANSARDReligious Education in Modern BritainI congratulate my hon. Friend on his speech, and I am very pleased to see the Minister back in his rightful place in the Department for Education. Does my hon. Friend agree that…01 Nov 2022HANSARDNational Food Strategy and Food SecurityIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) and the hon. Member for Bristol East (Kerry McCarthy) on…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing the events at the Chinese consulate in Manchester, I was concerned to read a recent report from the Safeguard Defenders non-government organisation which claims that the…27 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenIt really is an honour to speak on behalf of my constituents in Hendon. The Queen was no stranger to my constituency, which she visited on more than 12 occasions. In 1945, three…10 Sept 2022HANSARDNigeria: Security SituationI thank the Minister for her comments, and congratulate hon. Members on the wealth of experience and knowledge that I have heard in the debate. I thank in particular Ayo Adedoyin…19 Jul 2022HANSARDNigeria: Security SituationI beg to move, That this House has considered the security situation in Nigeria. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes, and to see so many valued colleagues…19 Jul 2022HANSARD Sri LankaI find it a pity that some people are seeking to use this urgent question to criticise the current Government in Sri Lanka. [ Interruption. ] The hon. Member for Mitcham and…13 Jul 2022HANSARD Sri LankaHow dare you?13 Jul 2022