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HANSARDHong Kong: Pro-Democracy ActivistsYesterday’s convictions are extremely concerning, involving as they do a 75-year-old pastor, Rev. Chu, who declared himself as a peaceful protester, and Benny Tai, whom I invited…10 Apr 2019HANSARDVulnerable Children: Local Authority SupportWill Ministers support vulnerable children through to adulthood by enabling them to access integrated services through the roll-out of family hubs?08 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK has a duty to prevent under the genocide convention. Mass atrocities are invariably preceded by red flags. Early warning signs, such as the persecution of minorities,…02 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Does my right hon. Friend agree that while stop-and-search is a vital tool in the fight to tackle serious violence, to be truly effective, police need to be empowered to use…01 Apr 2019HANSARDModern Slavery and Victim SupportTwo days ago, 25 March, marked the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Tragically, slavery is not merely an historical…27 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionI start by commending the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for his impassioned, stirring and challenging speech. This is not the first time he has addressed the House on…26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionIndeed, I very much hope that, as a result of this debate, more and more Members will be concerned. It staggers me that so many people are silent in the face of such concerns. Is…26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionWill that include liaising with the American roving ambassador for religion or belief who, in the last week, has expressed concern about human rights issues in China in strong…26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionSadly not.26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionMy hon. Friend is right. We condemn holocaust deniers absolutely. With all that is being done to raise concerns about this issue now, surely something must be done. To carry…26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. I raised that very point in a meeting with the Minister in Portcullis House. That must have been well over a year ago, yet nothing has been…26 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan Ministers outline the latest steps to support the children of alcohol-dependent parents? In the forthcoming alcohol strategies, will greater support be promoted for the…26 Mar 2019HANSARDForced Live Organ ExtractionThat is a graphic description. Anyone who has seen an indication of these buildings has to be concerned about the scale of what is going on, and about the number of people…26 Mar 2019HANSARD EducationI, too, rise to support these regulations and guidance, and I thank Ministers for the constructive engagement with Members from across the House that they have exhibited in…20 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestAnd I believe there is just one other speaker.13 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestI welcome this programme, but an integral part of it needs to be a focus on strengthening couple relationships, not just parent-child relationships. Will the Minister look into…13 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestYes.13 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestThe Minister has actually made my point for me. The speech by the hon. Member for Wirral West (Margaret Greenwood) highlighted the fundamental difference in the way we approach…13 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestWill the Minister give way?13 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestPlus the Front Benchers, obviously. The loneliness strategy, published in October 2018, states: “Family wellbeing is crucial for preventing loneliness.” It continues:…13 Mar 2019