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HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to underline that point, and those stark figures illustrate it very well. Unfortunately, it seems to be the killing ground for those of an…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Potential ExtensionYes, it certainly would. What does someone need when their visa is coming to an end? Continuity and the ability to say, “I am going to be here for my A-levels, or to finish my…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaI thank the hon. Lady for those words. We have a fantastic and incredibly important relationship with Nigeria; there are rich cultural, historical, economic and family connections…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Potential ExtensionI thank my colleague for that. That is exactly what I wish to see, and I think all of us here today wish to see that too. The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: this is about…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaVery wise. We are always glad if we have a wise mum. One thought comes to mind, and I will leave it with the ministerial team today. Galatians 6:9 says: “And let us not grow weary…06 Feb 2024HANSARD FloodingI thank the hon. Gentleman for introducing the debate. He is right to outline the issues. He said the last time there was a massive flood was 17 years ago. In my constituency,…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaAgain, I thank the hon. Lady for the intervention. In my introduction, I mentioned the fact that Nigeria has almost 220 million people, and it is clearly the cauldron for what…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaMay I thank everyone for their participation, their conviction, their contributions and their words of wisdom? I began by saying that we were here to speak up and be a voice for…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaI had the same conversations with the British consulate in Nigeria. In response to an intervention from the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce), I referred to a request for…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaI referred to the many missionary organisations and NGOs that are involved. Nearly every church in my constituency has a connection with a missionary somewhere in Africa. I…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaI know that the Minister will come back to this point, but one of the issues that the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) and I highlighted was the effect of sharia law, which…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaI wholeheartedly agree. We need to be effective and probably urgent in our response. We have much faith in the Minister; I am sure that when he responds, he will give us some…06 Feb 2024HANSARDFreedom of Religion and Belief in NigeriaI beg to move, That this House has considered freedom of religion and belief in Nigeria. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for selecting the motion. This subject is close…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Support for Civilians Fleeing GazaI commend the hon. Member for bringing forward this debate, on a subject we all have in our mind. Does he agree that the most vulnerable people under attack in Gaza need a clear…06 Feb 2024HANSARDSaving for the FutureThank you, Mr Speaker. When I was 16, my mother took me to Danske bank—or Northern bank as it was then—and opened an account for me. When I was 18, my mother phoned up the pension…05 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaI thank the Secretary of State for his statement, and for his strong and robust determination to stop the attacks on international shipping. I say, “Well done, Secretary of…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Finance BillI knew when I saw you looking at me, Mr Deputy Speaker, that you were going to tell me to get back on to the subject. I was about to do so. I thank you for that very kind…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Finance BillI concur with the comments made by others about King Charles, on my behalf and that of the Democratic Unionist party and his loyal subjects in the United Kingdom of Great Britain…05 Feb 2024HANSARDDisability Action PlanI thank the Minister for her statement; it was most helpful. Several of my disabled constituents have raised an issue that I am sure is replicated in every constituency across the…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Finance BillThe Minister knows that I am particularly fond of him, but if he has heard my request before, let us now have action.05 Feb 2024