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HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureIn my own constituency, I bring together the leaders of many different faith groups. I bring together Holland Park Synagogue with Al-Manaar Mosque, with the gurdwara in my…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureThat is right, Dr Huq. It was a great delight to see my hon. Friend in my constituency, and I would love to see him there again. To return to the subject of the Inter Faith…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq, being a fellow London MP. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) on securing this…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureI will certainly follow up and revert to my right hon. Friend on that. I have many faith schools in my constituency, but I will mention just two: St Mary Abbots Primary School,…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureMy apologies, Dr Huq—my mistake entirely. I meant the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist). She said that the Government have not given sufficient support for the cost of living. I…21 Mar 2024HANSARDFaith-based Discrimination and HarassmentWe have been doing lots of work on that, and will be releasing the report today. [ Official Report , 16 April 2024; Vol. 748, c. 4WC.] (Correction)20 Mar 2024HANSARDFaith-based Discrimination and HarassmentOn behalf of the Government, I pass on my condolences. We have made it incredibly clear that the Government are completely committed to tackling anti-Muslim hatred. We have upped…20 Mar 2024HANSARDFaith-based Discrimination and HarassmentAs I said in answer to previous questions, we will appoint a new adviser on anti-Muslim hatred. We are engaging with the Muslim community at senior levels. The Prime Minister and…20 Mar 2024HANSARDIslamophobia: DefinitionWe will not tolerate anti-Muslim hatred in any form, and we will seek to stamp it out wherever it occurs. We are appointing an independent adviser to tackle the scourge of…20 Mar 2024HANSARDIslamophobia: DefinitionWe have made it very clear that a number of these comments we just do not accept—we think they are wrong—but before the hon. Lady throws abuse at Conservative Members, she should…20 Mar 2024HANSARDIslamophobia: DefinitionWe do not agree with the all-party group on British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia; we believe the most appropriate term is “anti-Muslim hatred”. Let me explain why. In this…20 Mar 2024HANSARDFaith-based Discrimination and HarassmentAll forms of religious hatred have absolutely no place in our communities, and we work with police and community partners to monitor and combat it. We are taking a broad approach…20 Mar 2024HANSARDIslamophobia: DefinitionAs I said, this Government are completely committed to supporting our Muslim communities. We have said that we will appoint an independent adviser. We have made more money…20 Mar 2024HANSARDPlanning ReformWe are very clear that we want 300,000 more homes to be built in England every year. What we have said is that we have an advisory starting point for each local authority. To…13 Mar 2024HANSARDPlanning ReformWe have to acknowledge that a lot of the settlement in the UK in the course of the last two years has been exceptional, whether it is by Hongkongers or Ukrainians. I agree with my…13 Mar 2024HANSARDPlanning ReformWe have been very clear that our target is 300,000, but we want local communities to buy into it. It is very much an objective. As my right hon. Friend the Member for…13 Mar 2024HANSARDPlanning ReformI really want to make some progress. We are absolutely committed to modernising our planning system. We introduced the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act to enable radical…13 Mar 2024HANSARDPlanning ReformIt is a great pleasure to respond to this debate and serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland…13 Mar 2024HANSARDPlanning ReformI think I have been very clear in what I have said about the green belt. The green belt should be protected except for in exceptional circumstances, as has been set out. Let me…13 Mar 2024HANSARDPlanning ReformNo; I have made it quite clear that there are points I want to put on the record. The Government continue to work to unlock housing in catchments affected by nutrient neutrality.…13 Mar 2024