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HANSARD International Human Rights DayI thank the hon. Member for making such an important intervention. I would certainly agree that online interference is something we should be deeply concerned about. Indeed, we…10 Dec 2024HANSARDUK Soft PowerThe Government’s commitment to UK soft power was highlighted by the Chancellor’s additional funding for the BBC World Service in the recent Budget. Last week, I met Moldovan MPs,…26 Nov 2024HANSARDUK Soft Power1. What steps he is taking to help increase the UK’s soft power.26 Nov 2024HANSARD Powers of AttorneyI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about Lasting Powers of Attorney; to place duties on banks in respect of Lasting Powers of Attorney; to…12 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. It is estimated that more than 42 million tonnes of rubble could be contaminated by unexploded bombs and ordnance in Gaza. It is vital that such a serious threat to human life…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTrams: Leeds and West YorkshireLeeds North East is the only constituency in the city without a railway station. Leeds is the largest city in Europe without a rail-based public transport system. Plans for mass…10 Oct 2024HANSARDTrams: Leeds and West Yorkshire5. What steps she is taking to support proposals for a tram system in Leeds and West Yorkshire.10 Oct 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that one of the most essential things for the resolution of any conflict is economic development and the reduction of inequalities between the…08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanThe hon. Gentleman mentions Members of this House who have family connections to Morrocco. Does he agree that the fact that my late great-uncle was the Jewish major of Tangier…08 May 2024HANSARDBritish Embassy: Port-au-PrinceWhen Haiti’s transitional council was sworn in last week, the location of the ceremony had to be changed owing to gunfire erupting from nearby criminal gang outposts—a stark…30 Apr 2024HANSARDBritish Embassy: Port-au-Prince8. What steps his Department is taking to support the welfare of staff in the British embassy in Port-au-Prince.30 Apr 2024HANSARDLasting Power of Attorney Agreements4. What steps he is taking to prevent the potential abuse of lasting power of attorney agreements.26 Mar 2024HANSARDLasting Power of Attorney AgreementsMore than 6 million people in Britain have lasting power of attorney agreements. I have been inundated recently with so many harrowing stories from across the country of abusers…26 Mar 2024HANSARDBus Services: England9. What steps he is taking to improve bus services in Leeds.21 Mar 2024HANSARDBus Services: EnglandOur bus services in Leeds have been unreliable for years, and yet the Leeds City Council Conservative group wanted more of the same and hoped the problem would just go away. Will…21 Mar 2024HANSARDVictims of Road Traffic Offences: Criminal Justice SystemIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Nokes. I thank my co-chair of the APPG for cycling and walking, the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby), who gave a…30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineI met the Leeds Ukrainian community in my constituency this weekend to hear about the desperate needs of war-torn Ukrainian citizens. With the Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Proposed British Jewish History MonthIt is a privilege to speak in this debate, which was opened so well by the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Nickie Aiken). I thank her and her colleagues for…11 Jan 2024HANSARDMotor TrafficLeeds is one of the most congested cities in the country, mainly because it is the largest city in Europe without a rail-based public transport system. Why do the Government have…14 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat great world-beating British charity, the HALO Trust, has just announced the destruction of its 2 millionth landmine. Will the Minister join me in congratulating the trust,…12 Dec 2023