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HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)The first question was about the Government’s assessment that the Bill does not breach article 10 of the ECHR because it applies only to public authorities while they are carrying…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)Q Rozanne, can I bring you in on those points? Rozanne Foyer: The STUC has a long-standing policy of support for a peaceful two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. We…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a few follow-up questions and a couple of points for clarification. I want to clarify that the Bill would apply to hybrid institutions when they are working in a public…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)Q You said that clause 4 would affect freedom of speech. Again, I want to clarify that clause 4 applies to the council only when it is talking in a council capacity, and not to…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)Q Does the rest of the panel want to come in, either on the comparative point or on the point about ECHR article 10? Professor Tettenborn: I might have something to say about ECHR…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you. I understand that one of Unison’s concerns is freedom of expression for elected officials. The Government’s view, which I think has been backed up by most of the…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)The first question was about the Bill containing the power to exempt certain countries as time goes on, so it can be adaptive to foreign policy. Dr Harris: I see. I accept that.…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)Q Do you not think it is needed for community cohesion? These statements can be very inflammatory. Francis Hoar: Yes, of course they can, but as Professor Tettenborn said, that…05 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Second sitting)Q I am conscious of time. Dr Mendoza, do you want to come in on those final questions and then I can hand over? Dr Mendoza: Yes. I disagree a bit with Dr Harris. I am not for a…05 Sept 2023HANSARDIntergovernmental Relations Quarterly Transparency Report: 1 January-31 March 2023Today, the Government published the first quarterly report for 2023 of our engagement with the devolved Administrations on gov.uk. The quarter 1 report follows on from the most…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRough SleepingThe Government are committed to ending rough sleeping. Last year we published our cross-Government strategy “Ending Rough Sleeping For Good”, which set out how we are investing a…10 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate my hon. Friend on his excellent private Member’s Bill, which the Government were happy to support as it tackles a very real problem. The Bill has received Royal…10 Jul 2023HANSARDCommunity Ownership FundThe community ownership fund has been a significant success, and has so far awarded £36.8 million to 150 projects across the UK. A total of £25.5 million has been allocated in…10 Jul 2023HANSARDCommunity Ownership FundI agree that the community ownership fund has huge potential in Clwyd South and, indeed, across the UK. The changes that my hon. Friend alludes to—extending the maximum funding…10 Jul 2023HANSARDCommunity Ownership FundAs the House will understand, I cannot comment on individual bids, but the hon. Lady makes a compelling case. The relevant Minister is happy to meet her.10 Jul 2023HANSARDRough SleepingI would be delighted to come to Milton Keynes to meet my hon. Friend and his local charity. I want to reassure him that this Government are committed to increasing the supply of…10 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI thank Members from throughout the House for their impassioned and heartfelt contributions. Let me remind the House why we have introduced this legislation: we believe that we…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Given the focus of the BDS campaign on Israel, we are simply saying in this clause that, for Israel to be exempted from the legislation, it will…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillUN Security Council resolution 2334 asks countries to differentiate between Israel and the occupied territories. We have done that in this clause; they are clearly separated out…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI am very conscious that, in the interests of time, I only have a few minutes.03 Jul 2023