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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.25 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right to choose sounds attractive, but when diabetic eye disease and glaucoma seriously threaten the sight of millions, the fact that any qualified provider can and does…25 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ8. I welcome the Prime Minister’s numeracy drive, but did he know that some 7.1 million adults in England are functionally illiterate? It is often diagnosed late in life—as with…15 Mar 2023HANSARDHS2: Revised Timetable and BudgetMay I say, as the Member of Parliament representing the fabled Old Oak Common station, that this is a huge slap in the face for my NW10 residents? They will have to put up with…14 Mar 2023HANSARDLondon & Quadrant Housing TrustI rise to present a petition submitted by homeowners at the relatively new Acton Gardens development, which is on the site of demolished blocks where the external shots of “Only…13 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillI know that the hon. Gentleman is jumping up and down, thinking, “Red light here,” but if he will allow me to develop my point, I will be happy to debate with him. Okay, these…07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillThe hon. Gentleman and knight of the realm makes a completely incontestable point. When we last voted on it in this place, we voted in favour by almost 3:1. In the other place,…07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillLet me just give the hon. Gentleman the example of Ealing, where we have had our zone since 2018—this is now its sixth year. Only three breaches have occurred and none has…07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillWell, I would say to the hon. Gentleman that there is a time and a place for everything. Regarding prayer, does it have to take place literally outside the gates of the clinic at…07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillI completely agree. These things are always subjective, so someone might say, “I’m just praying. I’ve just got some rosary beads,” but the woman seeking the treatment is…07 Mar 2023HANSARDHealth InequalitiesThe daily dump of WhatsApp messages in the papers reminds us of covid and the disproportionate deaths suffered by black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. What with that and…07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillI don’t want to eat up time. There are a lot of people and I’m in the middle of a sentence, so, no, I will not give way right now.07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillI completely accept what the hon. Lady just said. As a woman, Madam Deputy Speaker, you know that, if any woman present in the Chamber were walking down a dark alley, they would…07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillI want to carry on for a minute, actually. Some of the tactics that such people employ include live-streaming, filming and uploading to Facebook, despite there sometimes being a…07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillThere is lots to consider today. I share the concerns that have been expressed about things like stop and search and locking in. Those things go too far. I want to concentrate on…07 Mar 2023HANSARDHealth Inequalities6. What steps he is taking to help tackle health inequalities.07 Mar 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillOkay, I will give way now.07 Mar 2023HANSARDNagorno-Karabakh1. What diplomatic steps his Department is taking to help support the re-opening of the Lachin corridor and alleviation of the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.31 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhThis blockade has now run for 50 days and is placing children at risk of malnutrition because of the lack of food and medicine getting through. We have also seen human rights…31 Jan 2023HANSARDCrime and Neighbourhood PolicingMy right hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. There are 3,500 fewer PCSOs now than in 2010, but it is not just the numbers; the estate is vanishing as well. She talked about…31 Jan 2023