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HANSARD International Women’s DayInternational Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight how millions of women worldwide suffer discrimination, persecution and violence doubly on account of their gender and…11 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Electoral ReformsWhat assessment has the Foreign Secretary made of the impact of the national security law and the further dismantling of human rights in Hong Kong on freedom of religion or…10 Mar 2021HANSARDPersecution for Faith or BeliefSome 83% of the world’s population live in countries where freedom of religion or belief is not adequately respected. This freedom is essential for societies to secure democratic…04 Mar 2021HANSARDPersecution for Faith or Belief7. What representations the Church of England is making to countries where people are persecuted for their faith or belief.04 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs the Foreign Secretary said at the Human Rights Council this week, our Government will continue to work with partners internationally to uphold freedoms of people right around…25 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19I would like to highlight the impact of covid-19 on the mental health of farmers and their families. A recent study by the Farm Safety Foundation found that 88% of young farmers…22 Feb 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseReports this week show a concerning rise in alcohol harm during the pandemic, including in death rates due to increased alcohol consumption. To help the many families sadly…04 Feb 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have an update from the Leader of the House on the progress of the restoration and renewal programme for the Palace of Westminster?28 Jan 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021While comparisons with the holocaust should never be made lightly, the suffering of at least 200,000 North Koreans in Kim Jong-un’s prison camps, many of them prisoners of…28 Jan 2021HANSARD Xinjiang: Forced LabourI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement. Today we are deeply concerned about the plight of the Uyghurs; on another day it is the plight of the Rohingya and on yet another…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainAs we reset our foreign and development policies, they will no doubt reflect our country’s long-standing respect for human rights. Sadly, one of the human rights most at risk…11 Jan 2021HANSARD Christmas AdjournmentBefore I start, may I wholeheartedly endorse the expression of appreciation for the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon)? It has been my great pleasure to work with him on a…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe excellent Children’s Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford), has spoken of a “family-shaped gap at the heart of national policy”, so will the Leader…17 Dec 2020HANSARDHealthcare Support Services: Conception to Age TwoThe Minister is making such an important point. Does she agree that we so often undervalue how important mothering, parenthood and ensuring children have that best start in life…15 Dec 2020HANSARDHealthcare Support Services: Conception to Age TwoIt is always a pleasure to follow my friend, the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). I commend my right hon. Friend the Member for South Northamptonshire (Andrea Leadsom)…15 Dec 2020HANSARDHealthcare Support Services: Conception to Age TwoI thank the Minister for that comment. Will she also comment on the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) about the need for a…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Nagorno-KarabakhI commend my hon. Friend the Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton) on his excellent speech, with which I fully agree. I grieve for the suffering, particularly of…08 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe kickstart scheme is an excellent Government proposal. Cheshire Learning Partnership, with the support of the East Cheshire chamber of commerce, both of which are based in my…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Freedom of Religion or BeliefI beg to move, That this House has considered the effect of the covid-19 pandemic on freedom of religion or belief. It is a genuine pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr…26 Nov 2020HANSARDInternational Development and Gender-based ViolenceI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) on his thoughtful speech introducing this debate, and indeed the other speakers before me. I want to talk…26 Nov 2020