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HANSARDTelegraph Media Group: Proposed Sale to RedBird IMII thank the Minister very much for her answers, which are always very helpful, and we appreciate that. Can she outline if measures can and will be put in place to secure editorial…30 Jan 2024HANSARDMedia BillThe hon. Gentleman is right to highlight this issue, but it is also right to highlight the role of the Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade, the hon. Member for Thirsk…30 Jan 2024HANSARDVictims of Road Traffic Offences: Criminal Justice SystemFirst, I congratulate the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on highlighting this issue and giving us all the chance to be part of this debate. It is always a pleasure to…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Future of UK Capital MarketsI congratulate the right hon. Member for Vale of Glamorgan on securing this debate, and I am pretty sure he will agree with what I am going to ask. Does he not agree that we…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Children’s Mental Health Week 2024Has the Minister had the opportunity to look at how to ensure that young people have some church activity and pastoral care, which is very important?30 Jan 2024HANSARD Type 2 Diabetes: Availability of DrugsI thank the Minister for his comprehensive and helpful response. Some years ago, when I first came to Parliament there was a diabetes strategy for the whole of the United Kingdom…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Fossil Fuels: LobbyingI commend the hon. Lady for bringing forward this debate. She has been assiduous in her commitment to these issues. Indeed, I would go as far as to say the hon. Lady has, on many…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Type 2 Diabetes: Availability of DrugsI commend the hon. Lady for bringing the debate forward. I am a type 2 diabetic—I declare an interest as such—and when I was diagnosed some 13 or 14 years ago, I went on a weight…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Type 2 Diabetes: Availability of DrugsYes, I am trying to understand, because I am not aware of it, and neither are the hon. Lady or the hon. Gentleman. It is not insulin for type 2, is it? The Minister mentioned an…30 Jan 2024HANSARDWest Philippine SeaI thank the Minister for that response. China is quite clearly a thuggish country; a bully country that thinks it can step upon anybody. They have an insatiable demand and…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Children’s Mental Health Week 2024It is a real pleasure to speak in this debate, Mr Pritchard, which is on an issue that I have a very big interest in. I start by thanking the hon. Member for Tooting (Dr…30 Jan 2024HANSARDProcedure CommitteeI thank the Chair of the Procedure Committee for her statement, and for her very succinct and helpful answers. We all know Lord Cameron and recognise his ability and qualities to…25 Jan 2024HANSARDSMEs: Access to FinanceI thank the Minister for his response. There is a willingness to meet net zero commitments from businesses all over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, so…25 Jan 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI commend the right hon. Lady for securing this debate and for the tone of her speech. Most of us are proud friends of Israel. I think of what the nation of Israel was put through…25 Jan 2024HANSARDReligious Persecution and the World Watch ListIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate and to follow the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce). I congratulate her on leading the debate so well. I can assure you, Ms Vaz,…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is a pleasure to bring issues to the attention of the Leader of the House, and the House. This time, it is a good news story. In the light of recent progress in Pakistan on…25 Jan 2024HANSARD MentoringI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. The importance of mentoring cannot be underlined enough, and she is doing that exceptionally well. I look forward to the rest…24 Jan 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillBack home in the papers, with TV correspondents and in media statements, those in the unions say clearly that the problem does not lie with the politicians but—with respect—it…24 Jan 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI am mindful that the Secretary of State introduced his comments by talking about the good will that we have heard in the exchanges between Members as we try to find a way…24 Jan 2024HANSARDExtreme Weather Events: ResilienceI thank the Minister for his positive answers to the questions. Farmers in my constituency tell me they cannot recall floods and rain quite like this; indeed, they tell me the…24 Jan 2024