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HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsI add my condolences to John Prescott’s family on their loss. I also thank John for his life and, in particular, for the joy of campaigning with him where he was much loved during…21 Nov 2024HANSARDNuclear Weapons13. Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on potential risks arising from the use of nuclear weapons.18 Nov 2024HANSARDNuclear WeaponsAccording to the Nuclear Information Service, there have been 110 historical incidents involving UK nuclear weapons. There have been 25 well-recorded near misses between the…18 Nov 2024HANSARDChagos IslandsThe expulsion of the Chagossian people from both Diego Garcia and the archipelago was an act of wanton brutality by the British forces at the time. The Chagos Islanders have…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI welcome the Minister’s statement and his assertion that the Post Office is a central part of our community. The previous administration of the Post Office seemed to glory in…13 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence: 2.5% GDP Spending CommitmentLast year, global arms expenditure reached $2.4 trillion, the highest level since the end of the cold war. UK arms expenditure went up, and it will no doubt go up a lot more…11 Nov 2024HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsDoes the Minister recognise the distinct lack of humanity about this urgent question and the discussions surrounding small boats and migration? Does she not recognise that those…06 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I fully understand the crisis that the Secretary of State inherited. He will be aware that most hospitals are running at a deficit, many have substantial debts and many are…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)May I take the Minister back to the question of social care? I understand what he is saying and that proposals will be brought forward, but there are two things: immediately,…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I welcome this debate, which centres on health and inequality within our society. The hospitals are in a crisis situation, with huge demands on them, insufficient resources and…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Higher Education ReformI welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement that “universities must be home to robust discussion and rigorous challenge”. That is very welcome, but she must be aware that many…04 Nov 2024HANSARDWestern SaharaI congratulate the right hon. Member on securing the debate. He must be aware that there are a large number of Sahrawi people living in refugee camps in Algeria, and there have…30 Oct 2024HANSARDWestern SaharaIn the Minister’s engagement with other European countries and other members of the United Nations, I hope that he will have respect for international legal opinion concerning the…30 Oct 2024HANSARD Israel: UNRWA BanIn effect, the Knesset yesterday legislated for extraterritorial decisions over Gaza, the west bank and refugee camps, and decided that UNRWA is an illegal organisation within…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Middle EastEarlier, the hon. Member for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber (Brendan O’Hara) quoted Joyce Msuya, the humanitarian chief of the UN, who says: “The entire population of North Gaza…28 Oct 2024HANSARD Water Companies: Regulation and Financial StabilityI thank the hon. Member for that intervention. She put forward an excellent initiative at that time, calling for public ownership of the water industry. I will conclude my short…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Water Companies: Regulation and Financial StabilityIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the problem is exacerbated by over-abstraction upstream, particularly in chalk streams, which to survive environmentally need water flowing…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Water Companies: Regulation and Financial StabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mr Pritchard. Water is fundamentally a human right; everyone needs to use water at some point. The water companies, all now…23 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationCan the Minister explain why the applications for refugee status made by people who have come to the British Indian Ocean Territory, as it is currently called, cannot be processed…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Gaza and LebanonThe Minister has rightly acknowledged the abominable situation faced by people in Gaza and in southern Lebanon at the present time. The fundamental question asked by the hon.…15 Oct 2024