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HANSARD 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 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 AgricultureI thank the Minister as always for his positivity about the farming sector. The farmers’ union has asked me a specific, technical question that I would like to have on record.…13 May 2024HANSARDSubstandard HousingI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this forward. He is absolutely right that millions of homes in this great United Kingdom have the same problem. Does the hon. Gentleman…13 May 2024HANSARDJob Vacancies: Sittingbourne and SheppeyMay I first thank the Minister for what she is going to do for the Sittingbourne and Sheppey constituency as that is absolutely brilliant? However, I would love to see the same…13 May 2024HANSARDJob Vacancies: Sittingbourne and Sheppeyrose—13 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will get it right this time, Mr Speaker. What discussions has the Minister had with the Department for Communities, back home in the Northern Ireland Executive, in relation to…13 May 2024HANSARDParc PrisonI thank the Minister for his answers and helpful suggestions to other Members. What steps can be taken to restore confidence in the safeguarding and access to appropriate medical…13 May 2024HANSARD Public ProcurementI thank the Minister for his opening speech, in which he mentioned all the devolved nations. It will be no surprise to him that I will focus on Northern Ireland. The previous…13 May 2024HANSARD AgricultureThe Minister is gracious in giving way, which I appreciate very much. If farmers cannot plant their crops, they cannot produce the food, as he knows. If they cannot produce the…13 May 2024HANSARDRoad Safety: Headlight GlareI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this forward. Back home, this is a big issue for many of my constituents, when they observe what they refer to as one-eyed monsters…08 May 2024HANSARDEnd of Custody Supervised Licence: ExtensionI thank the Minister for his answers to all the questions. The scheme was initially designed to allow short-term early release by a matter of days, yet some releases are now early…08 May 2024HANSARDRussiaI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and very much welcome his clear commitment, which encourages all of us in this House and across this great nation. Bearing in mind…08 May 2024HANSARDCoastal Communities: East DevonI commend the hon. Gentleman for initiating the debate. Does he recognise the good work that levelling-up funding has done, and the fact that so many people and many councils can…08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. It is a privilege to speak in the debate, and I thank the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski) for…08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanI wholeheartedly agree with the hon. Gentleman and I will refer to some of what he said shortly. Idle hands, by their very nature, create problems. People need a focus, an…08 May 2024HANSARD Universal Postal Service Order: RhonddaAbsolutely. I commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing forward this issue; he is right. Does he agree that there must be a greater obligation under the universal postal service…08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanBefore the Minister moves on, will he give way?08 May 2024HANSARDRecognition of Western Sahara as MoroccanI understand. I will leave the Minister to follow on there.08 May 2024HANSARD West Midlands: TransportI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. Was meeting net zero targets part of her questionnaire? If it was, if we have to meet net zero targets, we have to have the…08 May 2024