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HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI welcome the inquiry and the investigation into who was responsible for helping this scourge to continue unabated, but does the right hon. Lady agree that the 20 recommendations…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyTalking of austerity, Kirklees council has been devastated by the cuts imposed on it by the previous Government. Some 18.9% of people in Kirklees are recorded as disabled. Does…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Genocide Convention: UK ComplianceNearly a year ago, in an advisory opinion, the ICJ ruled Israel’s occupation of the Palestine territories unlawful. It clearly specified obligations on all states not to provide…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFarmed Animals: Cages and CratesI think we should look at good practice elsewhere and at how other countries have transitioned away from these practices. I am not having a go at farmers at all, but I hope the…16 Jun 2025HANSARDFarmed Animals: Cages and CratesIt is a very difficult challenge, but, as has been mentioned, food produced elsewhere that is allowed to be imported needs to meet the standards that we follow in the UK. Cost…16 Jun 2025HANSARDFarmed Animals: Cages and CratesI completely agree. I do not oppose farmers’ critical work to provide food for our country. I hope that the Government will push to speed up the transition by supporting the 8% of…16 Jun 2025HANSARDFarmed Animals: Cages and CratesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. I thank the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for introducing this important debate. The…16 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe issue of palliative care has been raised across the House. We have been repeatedly told that this is not an either/or choice, but does the hon. Member agree that without…13 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingStatistics published today by the Government show that there are more than 482,000 children with ECHPs but 1.284 million children without ECHPs who require SEND support. Although…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingThe hon. Member makes a really important point about early intervention. The current funding models respond only to high-level need and EHCPs, which leads to an over-reliance on…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI congratulate the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart) on securing this important debate. Given the limited time that has been allocated, I will speak…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Industrial StrategyI congratulate the Select Committee, the Chair and its members on the publication of the report. Which of the 10 tests ensure that business growth will be ethical, moral and…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI am grateful to the Minister for his personal efforts to achieve some justice, and for the attempts to get aid into Palestine and Gaza in order to save lives. However, as a new…10 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsOn CCTV and enforcement of existing humane slaughter processes, does the hon. Member agree that the Government must ensure that there are adequate resources for inspectors’ visits…09 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsWe in this place must drive our society to move away from divisive rhetoric, hurtful behaviours, racism, antisemitism and Islamophobia. Any attempts to bring them to the fore…09 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I am also an animal lover, and it is really important to put that on the record. I think everybody in this room would be…09 Jun 2025HANSARDNon-stun Slaughter of AnimalsWill the hon. Member give way?09 Jun 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI, too, welcome the statement from the Foreign Secretary and the change in tone. However, I am disappointed to note that the actions announced relate to new trade deals. Last week…20 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]As well as NHS funding for direct mental health services, does the hon. Lady agree that we should invest in preventive steps to help children to avoid the mental health anguish…19 May 2025HANSARD Legal Aid Agency: Cyber-security IncidentI thank the Minister for her statement. She is absolutely right. I join the Opposition in condemning the criminals who perpetrated this attack. She has already explained what…19 May 2025