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HANSARDSerious Economic CrimeSerious fraud is too often conducted by the powerful and the rich, which makes it hard to investigate, difficult and complex. That is equally the reason why we must focus on this…26 May 2022HANSARDSerious Economic Crime4. What assessment she has made of the Serious Fraud Office’s ability to tackle serious economic crime in 2022-23.26 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillFor far too long, for my life and beyond, Northern Ireland, the Republic and Great Britain have been scarred by the legacy of violence. History has been politicised and the truth…24 May 2022HANSARDOffenders: Giving Back to Communities2. What plans he has to help ensure that offenders give back to their communities.24 May 2022HANSARD Asylum Reception Centre: Linton-on-OuseMy hon. Friend has spoken of some 60 or 70 service users due to arrive next week. That is already 10% of the entire population of the village. Can he clarify whether this will be…24 May 2022HANSARDOffenders: Giving Back to CommunitiesJustice needs to be seen to be done, not just for victims but for the wider community, so that they can be confident that offenders are not getting away with it. Community payback…24 May 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that justice is just a word if it does not come to fruition? The current system is not leading to successful claims for the overwhelming majority of…24 May 2022HANSARD Global Migration ChallengeThe EU uses Rwanda for refugee settlement. The United Nations uses Rwanda for refugee settlement. Even the Labour Government legislated to use safe third countries to process…19 Apr 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevThe core part of the proposed Humble Address is a demand that we publish the advice of the House of Lords Appointments Commission in relation to Lord Lebedev. Labour Members know…29 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevSince the allegation appears to be that Lord Lebedev is using his position in the other place as a way of subverting our laws, is it not rather surprising that he has not taken…29 Mar 2022HANSARDAppointment of Lord LebedevI make it clear that I have never met Lord Lebedev; I do not think I have ever been in the same room as him—but Dmitry Muratov has. He is editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta , an…29 Mar 2022HANSARD Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s LynnI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way. I wish to add my voice to the support he received from my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Duncan Baker), and to highlight…23 Mar 2022HANSARD Sub-Postmasters: CompensationAs Back Benchers, we often ask Ministers for action and get absolutely nowhere, but today is different. I join the tributes to the Minister for how hard and how successfully he…22 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?21 Mar 2022HANSARD Cost of Living Increases: PensionersLast Saturday, like many hon. Members across the House, I was undertaking street surgeries and knocking on doors in my constituency. I spoke to several tens of pensioners, and it…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Cost of Living Increases: PensionersI note the hon. Gentleman’s opposition to the gaining of low-carbon energy from nuclear. He has also told us that this is an energy-rich country. What does he think the Government…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Cost of Living Increases: PensionersYes.21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsI wanted to take part in this debate because I wanted there to be a united front in condemnation of P&O’s tactics in firing 800 seafarers without notice via Zoom last Thursday. I…21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment RightsSection 194 relates to a summary offence, punishable by a level 5 fine, but the Secretary of State referred to another section which gave rise to an unlimited fine. Does my hon.…21 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O Ferries and Employment Rightsrose —21 Mar 2022