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HANSARD25 Years of Devolution in WalesI commend the hon. Gentleman for bringing this debate to the House, but I am aware that each region should have the opportunity to express its own ideas. I am sure he is not…28 Mar 2023HANSARDPrisoners: Skills DevelopmentThe Shannon Trust—no connection to me, by the way—has concluded that 50% of people in prison cannot read or struggle to do so. What steps are being taken to ensure that basic…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Pro-Innovation Regulation of Technologies Review and the Computer Misuse Act 1990I commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. Does he not agree that the balance must be found to allow for new research and development while ensuring that there is…28 Mar 2023HANSARD P&O Ferries RedundanciesI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing this debate. Does he not agree that the disgraceful treatment of P&O Ferries staff, which he outlined, has reminded this House of the…28 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsHas the Minister made an assessment of the number of wills and estates that are disputed over assets each year in the United Kingdom? What discussions has he had with the devolved…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Medical Technology Regulations and the NHSI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this issue forward, and I apologise to her and others for not being able to stay—I have another meeting at 5 o’clock, as I mentioned to you, Sir…28 Mar 2023HANSARD P&O Ferries RedundanciesWill the hon. Gentleman give way on that point?28 Mar 2023HANSARDStrip Searching of ChildrenClearly, for all of us in the House, this is a difficult and sensitive issue. All of us are concerned for the young people, and some of us have given personal examples. As Members…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Afghan Resettlement UpdateI am grateful to the Government for their work to resettle those of our allies who are in danger. Nobody doubts that the Minister accepts that there are people who still need to…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Bereaved Children: RegistryThank you, Sir Gary, for giving me the chance to speak in the debate. I am very pleased to serve under your chairmanship. I thank the hon. Member for Edinburgh West (Christine…28 Mar 2023HANSARDOil Spill: Poole HarbourI thank the Minister very much for her diligence and clear commitment to address the oil spill at Poole. When we had a spill in one of our local rivers back home, environmental…27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank the Secretary of State for being here at the beginning of the debate and the Minister for being here now to hear our…27 Mar 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour Action PlanI very much welcome the Home Secretary’s statement, which has been encouraging—I think everyone in the House welcomes it. Underage drinking and drug use is prevalent in Northern…27 Mar 2023HANSARD HMS DasherI commend the hon. Lady on securing this debate; I spoke to her beforehand about this issue. Many families of those who sadly passed away on HMS Dasher still have no clarity to…27 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillDoes the shadow Minister agree that, when it comes to honouring statements that we have made, we have an obligation towards those from Afghanistan who served alongside British…27 Mar 2023HANSARDDuties of Economic Regulators: UtilitiesI thank the Minister for her response to this important question. All our constituents are squeezed due to rising prices over which they have no control. In the light of her…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, a joint report from Open Doors, Christian Solidarity Worldwide, Middle East Concern and Article18, entitled “Rights Violations Against Christians in Iran”, was launched…23 Mar 2023HANSARDSupport for Women in PovertyI think they do, but I have no doubt whatsoever that the Minister will answer our questions. I thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. Hopefully, we will get an indication of…23 Mar 2023HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the Minister very much for her response. Having lived through a time of violence and fear, and raised my children in that environment, I am so thankful my grandchildren do…23 Mar 2023HANSARDSupport for Women in PovertyI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of support for women in poverty. First, I thank the Backbench Business Committee for allowing this debate to take place.…23 Mar 2023