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HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]On the point about transparency, the law is the law—it already exists. However, the law can be enforced, and people can be punished, only if actions that break our current laws…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that self-regulation just does not work in many industries? We can look at sewage reporting in the water industry, or at the AI and tech…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I rise to confirm my agreement with new clauses 1 and 12, and I associate myself with the speech of the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden). I have had several emails on…07 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationI thank the Minister for his statement, and I associate myself with all Members of the House in the condemnation of the terror attack in Pahalgam. I want to express my concern at…07 May 2025HANSARD Safety of Humanitarian Workers: Conflict ZonesIn the earlier part of the current conflict, where aid was blocked, there were air drops from different nations in the UN. I am not aware of the participation of the UK…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Safety of Humanitarian Workers: Conflict ZonesWill the hon. Member give way?30 Apr 2025HANSARD Safety of Humanitarian Workers: Conflict ZonesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell, and I extend my gratitude to the hon. Member for Cheadle (Mr Morrison) for securing this extremely important debate.…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Safety of Humanitarian Workers: Conflict ZonesThat is the classic definition of terrorism, in my view. Some of the killings, such as the murder by Israel earlier this year of 14 emergency workers and a UN worker on 23 March,…30 Apr 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionI join the Minister and other Members in my unequivocal condemnation of this heinous and cowardly act of terrorist violence. My heart goes out to the families and the victims. We…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillWill the Minister give way?29 Apr 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillOn that point, will the Minister give way?29 Apr 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitWe have heard Members across the House ask about recognition and sanctions. Yesterday, I joined a private briefing organised by the Palestinian NGO Network, Medical Aid for…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I completely agree with my hon. Friend’s comments, and I pay tribute to the work of Blackburn Rovers in their community. We are probably all aware of the examples of Everton and…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]If you will indulge me, Madam Deputy Speaker, as a lifelong Liverpool supporter, I would like to congratulate Liverpool and Arne Slot on winning the premier league in Arne’s first…28 Apr 2025HANSARD EU Trading RelationshipIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Welwyn Hatfield (Andrew Lewin) on securing this critical debate. It is an…24 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageI thank the shadow Minister for giving way. Monitoring sewage overflows does not immediately improve the health of our environment or of the public. It is the first minimum step…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansI thank the Minister for his statement, and I put on record my and my colleagues’ solidarity with our friends, the hon. Members for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed) and for…07 Apr 2025HANSARDVictims of Domestic Abuse: AccommodationOver the weekend, I dealt with a case in which a homeless pregnant woman, who was a victim of domestic abuse, was kicked out of her temporary accommodation by Kirklees council for…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Political Finance RulesI completely agree with the hon. Member. The action that the Electoral Commission should be permitted to take should not just be limited to bigger, greater fines for donors. There…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Political Finance RulesI thank the hon. Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton) for securing this important debate. The lack of transparency in the funding of our political parties is well documented,…06 Mar 2025