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HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKI endorse those comments. I myself met with Jagtar’s wife and brother last week after they had met the Foreign Secretary, so there is cross-party, consensual agreement that we…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKI have an excellent gurdwara in Willenhall in my constituency. The Minister would be welcome to come and visit it with me at any time.30 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Secretary of State join me in congratulating Jenn Willmitt and her team at Willenhall E-Act Academy, which has been moved out of special measures following a recent…29 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. What steps are Ministers taking to encourage the use of innovative technology for the delivery of public services?24 Apr 2019HANSARDSexual OffencesIn cases where rape leads to pregnancy, does my hon. and learned Friend agree with the intention behind the 10-minute rule Bill introduced by the hon. Member for Sheffield, Heeley…11 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI think the point that my hon. Friend is making is that we cannot put a price on safety, security and the ability to sleep at night. Those people give their lives to keep us safe,…10 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsI would like to see more women on the boards of big business, so will the Prime Minister join me in congratulating Ruth Cairnie, who has recently been appointed the chair of…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Jallianwala Bagh MassacreI simply want to add my endorsement. I have a significant Sikh population in my constituency—more than 3,000 people—and I was delighted to attend a Baisakhi event at the weekend…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Section 1 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019What advice would my hon. and learned Friend give me to pass on to council candidates for the forthcoming local elections? For two years, they have been telling constituents that…09 Apr 2019HANSARD HousingIn March last year, the Secretary of State wrote to 15 local authorities that had not submitted local plans. I understand that, as of now—a year later—10 of those have done so.…09 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you again, Mr Speaker. Will the Minister consider allowing local authority licensing committees to authorise the use of digital ID for the purchase of alcohol?08 Apr 2019HANSARDHousing SectorI chaired the all-party group on excellence in the built environment, which recommended a new homes ombudsman, but it was October when the Government agreed to introduce one. Five…08 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical Questionsrose—08 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I am concerned that the Labour police and crime commissioner in the west midlands is maintaining large reserves to be spent in advance of the PCC elections next year. Is there…01 Apr 2019HANSARDViolent Crime: Young PeopleCould more money be made available to excellent groups such as Youth of Walsall and its campaign Real Knives, Real Lives? The campaign seeks to educate those at risk of committing…01 Apr 2019HANSARDViolent Crime: Young People16. What steps he is taking to divert young people away from violent crime.01 Apr 2019HANSARDSchools and Hospitals: No-idling Zones12. Thank you, Mr Speaker. I was just thinking the same thing, but I did not want to break protocol by trying.What assessment has the Department made of air quality on the M6 from…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Overseas Electors BillI am worried that my hon. Friend might be setting a dangerous precedent as regards the idea of measuring how well MPs represent any of their electorate; the idea of a scorecard is…22 Mar 2019HANSARDHighly Paid Professions: Girls and WomenWe should accentuate the positive. Last year, 68.8% of those accepted on law undergraduate courses were women. The future for law in this country is bright. Does the Minister…14 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]rose—11 Mar 2019