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HANSARDInternational Women’s DayAs other speakers have said, International Women’s Day was born out of struggles waged by past generations of women whose efforts and sacrifices will by and large not be recorded…06 Mar 2025HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsOn that point, can the Minister confirm whether adherence to human rights and international law will be included as conditions within any trade agreements with India?05 Mar 2025HANSARDJammu and Kashmir: Human RightsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the hon. Member for Hyndburn (Sarah Smith) for securing this important debate. I have many Kashmiris in my…05 Mar 2025HANSARDGazaMy constituents are horrified at reports that the UK Government are not only complicit in Israeli atrocities, but have actively and directly participated in the war crimes and…04 Mar 2025HANSARD Palestinian Rights: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I congratulate the Father of the House, the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh), on bringing this…04 Mar 2025HANSARDGazaNonsense!04 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI rise to gently follow up on a critical request for urgent help that I made in November. In September 2023, Kirklees council temporarily closed Dewsbury sports centre for safety…03 Mar 2025HANSARD Gaza: BBC CoverageMy apologies, Mr Speaker. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to investigate and address the unacceptable and biased anti-Palestinian and pro-Israel reporting by the BBC…27 Feb 2025HANSARD Gaza: BBC CoverageI am grateful to the Secretary of State for her answer to the urgent question. We all agree that the genuine inaccuracies and misrepresentations in this documentary, and in all…27 Feb 2025HANSARDMaternity ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Chichester (Jess Brown-Fuller) on securing this important debate. We are…25 Feb 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersI am grateful to the Secretary of State for her statement. As a child brought up on free milk and free school meals, I very much welcome and support the Government’s plans to set…24 Feb 2025HANSARDSexual Exploitation and TraffickingWhat measures is the Minister taking to address the record backlog of court cases in the UK, which, as the chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service and Serious Fraud…24 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I welcome the limited protections in the Bill, but I know from experience that many applications for benefits—especially disability benefits and personal independence…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I stand in support of the objectives and aims of the Bill. Having worked with data and technology for more than 30 years, I wholeheartedly support the ethical, responsible and…12 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-US Bilateral RelationshipIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John, and I thank the hon. Member for Dumfries and Galloway (John Cooper) for securing this debate. I put on record my…04 Feb 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationToday is the ninth day of the siege on Jenin in the west bank by Israeli forces accused of war crimes. With over 3,000 Palestinians forcibly displaced, Jenin hospital under…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewThere is no place for extremism in our society or country, from anyone. Prevent unfairly associates certain ethnic minorities and religious groups with extremism, and the…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]Consumers listening to this debate have been concerned about the role of Ofwat. What reassurance can the Secretary of State give them that Ofwat, the regulator, will put…28 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is an honour to speak in this debate. I pay tribute to all hon. and right hon. Members who have contributed today, with powerful, moving and, in many instances, personal…23 Jan 2025HANSARDEngagementsMay I associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks about the ceasefire and the release of hostages? Let us all pray that the remaining hostages on both sides are released as…22 Jan 2025