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HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prevention in SchoolsWhen it comes to young boys and young girls in schools, and when it comes to bullying and, sometimes, things that happen at home, the relationship between the teacher or classroom…13 Nov 2024HANSARDChagos IslandsThe Minister’s answers have not been what we have sought from him, so I will ask my question in a different way. Does he acknowledge the feelings of the Chagossians, who have…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Infant Formula RegulationsIn the last Parliament, I was a member of the APPG on infant feeding and inequalities alongside Alison Thewliss, a former Scots Nats Member. I am very pleased that this issue is…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Rural BroadbandI commend the hon. Lady for bringing forward this debate. She brings really important debates to Westminster Hall, and her contributions on the Floor of the House are much…13 Nov 2024HANSARDFacial Recognition: Police UseIt is a real pleasure to speak in this debate on live facial recognition technology, and I thank the right hon. Member for Maldon (Sir John Whittingdale) for leading it. I have to…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Family and Work VisasI thank the hon. Member for Belfast South and Mid Down (Claire Hanna) for securing the debate. She and I may have some constitutional and political differences, but this is a…13 Nov 2024HANSARDFacial Recognition: Police UseI agree with my hon. Friend and that point is the thrust of my contribution. It was incredibly helpful to hear the comments of the right hon. Member for Maldon, and about how he…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI very much welcome the Minister’s commitment to the Post Office compensation—he laid out clearly the way forward, and we were all pleased to hear it. However, I must register my…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Tackling Image-based AbuseI commend the hon. Lady. This is a massive issue in my constituency, and that is why we are all here to support her. The Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland has revealed that…12 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Youth StrategyI welcome the Minister’s statement—there is no one in the Chamber who is not encouraged by what she has said. She will know that there is great disappointment that youth services…12 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport Infrastructure Projects: Elizabeth LineI congratulate the hon. Member for Reading Central (Matt Rodda) on setting the scene and thank him for giving us an opportunity to participate. I want to give a Northern Ireland…12 Nov 2024HANSARD NHS Dentistry: South-westI thank the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. Does the hon. Member not agree that the story in the south-west is being replicated across all of the United Kingdom of Great…12 Nov 2024HANSARDRenewable Energy: Job Creationrose—12 Nov 2024HANSARDRenewable Energy: Job CreationMe or him, Mr Speaker? [Laughter.]12 Nov 2024HANSARD School Transport: NorthumberlandI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. He is right to bring up the issue of school transport, especially in rural areas. We should never deplete services that…12 Nov 2024HANSARDDecarbonisation: Public Sector BodiesIt is clear that there is a role for all schools across this great United Kingdom to play in public sector decarbonisation. They also have a role in educating the children in…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Pubs Code: Guest BeersI commend the hon. Lady for bringing forward this debate. I spoke to her beforehand to ascertain what she was trying to achieve. Strangford has had a resurgence of alcohol…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Breast Cancer: Younger WomenI spoke to the hon. Lady yesterday. This is a massive issue for me and my constituents back home, and they bring it to my attention all the time. It was great to attend the Breast…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Social Security Advisory Committee: Winter Fuel PaymentMinister, it is always good to have the necessary answers. The report notes savings of £1.5 billion. The increase in pension credit take-up from 63% to 68% represents an…12 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence: 2.5% GDP Spending CommitmentI thank the Secretary of State for his answers to all the questions. I seek an assurance that our spending will focus not only on cyber-security, which is obviously essential, but…11 Nov 2024