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HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Ombudsman ReportI thank the hon. Lady for that intervention. The occupational pension is another factor; it is incorporated in the plan that these people have made for their future. It is…16 May 2024HANSARD Relationships, Sex and Health Education: Statutory GuidanceI commend the Secretary of State for her statement and the wisdom she has shown. The Democratic Unionist party welcomes the guidance issued to let kids be kids and to prevent…16 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsRoad safety organisations and driving instructors are concerned to ensure that young drivers have some experience of night driving. Does the Minister intend to ensure that night…16 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for this chance to ask an important question—all questions are important, and this one is on an important subject. This week, I would like us to…16 May 2024HANSARD Gypsy and Traveller SitesOver the past number of years as my constituency’s elected representative, I have had to deal with this issue on some occasions, as has the council. Does the hon. Member agree…15 May 2024HANSARD No Recourse to Public FundsI congratulate the hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter). Does she agree that we must ensure that anyone who has a right to be in this country has access to food and medical…15 May 2024HANSARDUkraine and GeorgiaThank you, Mr Speaker, for granting a UQ on this important issue; it is much appreciated. I also thank the Minister for his helpful response, and all right hon. and hon. Members…15 May 2024HANSARD Leaseholders and FreeholdersI commend the right hon. Gentleman for rightly bringing this issue to the attention of the House. Does he agree that, although the Leasehold Advisory Service gives free advice for…15 May 2024HANSARDUkraine and Georgia(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on Russia’s aggression relating to Ukraine and the situation in Georgia.15 May 2024HANSARDCommunity CohesionI thank the Minister for her answers. On community cohesion between different ethnicities, what plans does she have to make funding available to enable community events whereby…15 May 2024HANSARD ChinaIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I thank the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely) for securing it. The hon. Member for Bolton North East (Mark Logan) referred to…15 May 2024HANSARD Under-10-Metre Fishing Fleet: South-WestIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, and I congratulate the hon. Member for St Austell and Newquay (Steve Double) on securing it. I understand the title of the debate—it is…15 May 2024HANSARDBiodiversity LossIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Rees. I thank the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) for securing this debate. I have said it before and I will…15 May 2024HANSARD World Species CongressNear where I live, Rosemount, Ballywalter and Mount Stuart all have a red squirrel programme, so there are others outside the zoo doing that. On bees and pollinating, just again…14 May 2024HANSARD Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: PeterboroughI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this debate, and I support his efforts to increase Peterborough’s potential. Does he agree that if we are ever to come close to our…14 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandBelfast City Council has the second highest number of asylum seekers in all of the United Kingdom; that indicates how important this issue is for us in Northern Ireland. Can the…14 May 2024HANSARDCustodial and Community SentencingRestorative justice in Northern Ireland has been an effective method of ensuring that victims and perpetrators can at least come together and perhaps try to find a solution. It is…14 May 2024HANSARDSmartphones and Social Media: ChildrenI apologise for my late arrival this morning, Sir George—I had a Northern Ireland Affairs Committee meeting this morning, and I had to ask for permission to leave. On the issue of…14 May 2024HANSARD Prevention of Sexual Violence in ConflictIt is a pleasure to be called so early in the debate, Sir Charles—I am used to jumping up, then sitting back down again. It is great to be here and I look forward to all the…14 May 2024HANSARD World Species CongressI thank the hon. Lady for introducing the debate; she is absolutely right to do so. Does she not agree that the protection of the species we have is vital and that we as a nation…14 May 2024