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HANSARDInternational Development White PaperOne reason the SDGs are off track is that they have not to date recognised that leaving someone behind, whether out of education, a job, healthcare or otherwise, simply on account…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate on local funding priorities and the importance of community consultations on them being fairly worded and accessible to all? Labour-led Cheshire East Council…16 Nov 2023HANSARDManipur: Attacks on Churches and Christian CommunitiesThere have been months of violence in Manipur, and that violence continues, with Christians of different ethnicities targeted—such as the mother crying after four family members…16 Nov 2023HANSARDManipur: Attacks on Churches and Christian Communities6. Whether the Church of England has taken steps to raise awareness of recent attacks on churches and Christian communities in Manipur.16 Nov 2023HANSARDUN Sustainable Development GoalsIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I commend my right hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford) for calling it. I welcome the Minister for Development to his…19 Oct 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefI beg to move, That this House has considered freedom of religion and belief. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank the Backbench Business…19 Sept 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefI thank all colleagues for contributing so excellently and informedly today, and I thank the Minister for her thoughtful response. Forgive me if I do not refer to all colleagues…19 Sept 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefMy hon. Friend makes a good point. As chair of the alliance, I have certainly asked our sanctions unit to look at individuals, but it is an excellent point: the alliance…19 Sept 2023HANSARDConference AdjournmentI want to focus on three local concerns. First, there is some good news. I warmly welcome yesterday’s announcement of £5 million for a new community diagnostic centre at Congleton…19 Sept 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefThe hon. Member is absolutely right. I am pleased that the international response through the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance is strengthening, but we need to…19 Sept 2023HANSARD RSE Curriculum: Northern Ireland SchoolsDoes the Minister agree that at that time there was minimal opportunity for debate and confusion about the vote itself? That is no way to impose legislation on Northern Ireland…12 Sept 2023HANSARD Ahmadi Muslims: PakistanI will focus on two matters of justice: first, the restrictions on Ahmadi Muslim lawyers practising in Afghanistan, and secondly, the detention of Ahmadi religious prisoners of…06 Sept 2023HANSARD Tata Group Gigafactory InvestmentI warmly welcome this announcement. Does my hon. Friend agree that it shows this Government’s commitment to real and tangible green investment in the crucial automotive industry,…20 Jul 2023HANSARD Sir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI wish to speak about a number of constituency issues. First, I recently had the privilege of opening, on behalf of the company Brit European in Middlewich in my constituency, its…20 Jul 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief8. What recent steps the Church of England has taken to help protect freedom of religion and belief in other countries.20 Jul 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefThat is indeed a very positive development. My hon. Friend will have seen another report, produced by former BBC reporter David Campanale and other FORB experts for the…20 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLabour-led Cheshire East Council has proposed to close all libraries for at least one and a half weekdays every week. In my constituency, that will affect libraries in Alsager,…06 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong Pro-democracy ActivistsThis recent development is yet another example of China’s outrageous disregard of fundamental human rights and freedoms. One can hardly imagine how the decent, honourable and…06 Jul 2023HANSARD Freehold and Leasehold ReformI appreciate the opportunity to speak, Mr Sharma. I support many of the comments that have been made, as I think we are all here today because we want to express a sense of deep…05 Jul 2023HANSARDEthnic Minority and Migrant Victims of Violence Against Women and GirlsI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate and for her powerful speech. She is absolutely right that violence against women can happen anywhere. Does she agree that we…05 Jul 2023