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HANSARD Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness WeekI commend the hon. Lady. I was looking forward to her Adjournment debate last week. It is good to see her back in health and strength. Incontinence is a common symptom of Crohn’s…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Arms Export Licences: IsraelI thank the hon. Member for Coventry South (Zarah Sultana) for raising this topic. It is right and proper that we scrutinise our licensing procedures in line with our…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness WeekI thank the Minister for his comprehensive response, by which I am sure hon. Members are encouraged. However, the hon. Member for Livingston and I asked specifically about PIPs,…12 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillJust yesterday, I received correspondence stating: “EU Council Directive 2005/85/EC is caught by Article 2(1) of the Protocol, therefore can be relied upon in NI (but not GB).” It…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Public Sector Food ProcurementI congratulate the hon. Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) on securing this debate. It is a massive issue in my constituency, as it is indeed across the whole of the United…12 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineIt is a pleasure to be called to speak, Sir Mark. From the outset, I am aware that this is a very sensitive issue and that we are talking of the loss of life, which is awful. At…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillI commend the hon. Gentleman for what he is saying. I know the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill is for England and Wales, but it seems that there are many good things in it…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineNo, we are on a very strict time limit of five minutes. Everybody has to get in, and there are many other speakers. The Israeli civilian had been killed by missile fire from…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIndustrial Action: Impact on Children and ParentsIt is a pleasure to be called to ask a supplementary to the first question. I am ever mindful of the importance that the industrial action finishes. Has the Secretary of State had…11 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael-Hamas War: DiplomacyI thank the Minister for his clear answers and clear understanding of the conflict. The destruction and dismantling of the Hamas terrorist group must be achieved and concluded…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Housing Availability: IlfracombeI commend the hon. Lady for bringing this debate forward; I spoke to her beforehand and I understand the issues clearly. She has outlined the issues of tourism, fishing and youth…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Cyber Interference: UK DemocracyI thank the Minister very much for his statement. Our Government have been prepping for cyber-warfare for some time. Indeed, the rationale behind lessening investment in…07 Dec 2023HANSARDUniversal Declaration of Human Rights and UN Convention on GenocideI thank the Minister for his comprehensive response to our concerns over Sudan. I mentioned in my contribution that I understand the United Kingdom holds the key for Sudan when it…07 Dec 2023HANSARDFood WasteAs the Secretary of State rightly says, if we are going to reduce food waste, that starts with everybody participating, including people at home and retail businesses. In…07 Dec 2023HANSARDUniversal Declaration of Human Rights and UN Convention on GenocideWill the Minister give way?07 Dec 2023HANSARDUniversal Declaration of Human Rights and UN Convention on GenocideI am sorry to interrupt the hon. Lady. I recall that this morning I got a message—actually, a video —on my phone. The message was clear: 120,000 Christians in Artsakh—I hope that…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Refurbishing Trains: ContractsI thank the Minister for his answers. With many of my constituents dependent on Government help and support for manufacturing industry, I can well understand union fears at the…07 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for the opportunity to ask a question on the state of freedom of religion or belief. Many events in the House this week have rightly celebrated the…07 Dec 2023HANSARDUniversal Declaration of Human Rights and UN Convention on GenocideIt is a pleasure to be in a tag-team with the hon. Member for Rochdale (Tony Lloyd). I had hoped that perhaps those with a bigger interest in human rights issues around the world…07 Dec 2023HANSARDUniversal Declaration of Human Rights and UN Convention on GenocideNot completely identical.07 Dec 2023