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HANSARDWeddings Sector: Covid-19The Secretary of State has announced the reopening of places of worship for individual prayer despite some faiths only practising communal prayer in their place of worship. This…15 Jun 2020HANSARD Children and Young PersonsWill the Minister give way?10 Jun 2020HANSARD Children and Young PersonsWe have come so far with children’s rights, why are we going backwards? Those are not my words. They are the words of Charlotte, a 19-year-old care leaver. I start with those…10 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsLocal media outlets, such as the South London Press , are essential in providing up-to-date and accurate information to communities across the country. They struggle at the best…04 Jun 2020HANSARDIncome tax (charge)This Budget has been presented at a time of national and global crisis relating to coronavirus. Indeed, that crisis dominates people’s minds and thinking throughout the country.…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19I thank the Foreign Secretary for updating the House on coronavirus and people overseas. I have constituents in Morocco as well and one family are with a four-month-old baby. Are…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateFood banks are used by 1.6 million people, 250,000 more than the number indicated by the previous year’s data, and the demand will increase. Food banks rely on the surplus from…17 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusI thank the Health Secretary for his continued updates to the House. The partner of a constituent of mine suffers from cystic fibrosis and other related illnesses and requires…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Health InequalitiesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Bury North (James Daly) and to hear his suggestions on how to reduce health inequalities. Professor Marmot’s recent review on health…04 Mar 2020HANSARD Airport ExpansionThe Minister mentioned air quality and noise, which is a serious issue and health concern for residents in my constituency who happen to live under the flightpath of both London…02 Mar 2020HANSARD British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and CoronavirusMr Ashoori is also in prison in Iran.02 Mar 2020HANSARD British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and CoronavirusConsidering the serious nature of the outbreak of coronavirus and the deterioration of the health of my constituent, Mr Ashoori, who will soon turn 66, what will the Government’s…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeHas the Home Secretary ever asked officials in her Department to act in breach of court rulings?02 Mar 2020HANSARD Environment BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Rugby (Mark Pawsey) and to hear him speaking so passionately about plastics and so comprehensively about recycling. I will speak…26 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsBoth the Secretary of State and the Housing Minister have spoken about building safety regulations, but what regulation is in place regarding the installation of lithium batteries…24 Feb 2020HANSARD Deportation Flight to JamaicaA number of those facing deportation tomorrow were found guilty of drug-related offences and have served their time. Meanwhile, we have a Prime Minister who has said that he took…10 Feb 2020HANSARDChristians in NigeriaThe UK hosts Christians from all over the world, from Lebanon to Sri Lanka, and in Lewisham East we have a vibrant Nigerian Christian community. It would be a shame if the Foreign…06 Feb 2020HANSARD TransportI had a conversation yesterday with some firefighters, and it came to light that if lithium batteries caught fire they would need to be put out with sand. Our firefighters are not…05 Feb 2020HANSARD TransportAviation emissions in the UK have more than doubled since 1990. The Government plan to build a third runway at Heathrow airport and according to the Department for Transport…05 Feb 2020HANSARDLocal Government FinanceI thank my hon. Friend for speaking about the cuts to children’s centres. Does he agree that when we hear about rising knife crime, we have to attribute much of that increase to…05 Feb 2020