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HANSARD Autism and Neurodiversity Research FundingI know the right hon. and learned Gentleman has had a particular interest in the issue for a number of years, for both personal and other reasons, so I congratulate him on…16 Nov 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI commend the hon. Lady for her excellent campaign. She deserves every credit. The USA has agreed to pay around $1.4 billion in moneys owed to Iran, even though it supports the…16 Nov 2021HANSARD Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I welcome the Bill, and I welcome what the Government are indicating that they wish to do, but may I ask a quick question? Only 26% of disadvantaged white British boys and 35% of…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I commend the Secretary of State, the Minister and the Government for this Bill, which is a positive step in the right direction. It is England-centred, and therefore it will not…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Amnesty International Offices in Hong KongI commend the hon. Gentleman for all that he does and for this debate in particular. Does he not agree that the closure of not only Amnesty International’s offices in Hong Kong…15 Nov 2021HANSARDRoad Traffic Offences: Fatal CollisionsI was going to say that it is a pleasure to speak in the debate, because it is a pleasure to speak, but it is a very emotive subject, as other right hon. and hon. Members have…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his clear commitment to protecting all citizens in the United Kingdom where the control is. I am a type 2 diabetic. This Saturday, between 2 pm…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillThe 12% figure is not reflected in Northern Ireland, where energy prices have risen by some 30%, and the cost of living has also risen by 20%. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that,…15 Nov 2021HANSARDGiving Every Baby the Best Start in LifeI commend the hon. Members for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) and for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) and, in particular, the right hon. Member for South…09 Nov 2021HANSARD Racism in CricketI, too, thank the Minister for his helpful response. Does he agree that the sport of cricket embodies the very sense of multiculturalism and that those who are caught in…09 Nov 2021HANSARDPhotographic Reconnaissance Unit: National MemorialIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, Mr Davies. First, I thank the hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie) for leading such an important debate, and…09 Nov 2021HANSARD Fire Safety: Retirement CommunitiesI commend the right hon. Member for initiating this important debate. Does he agree that the travesty of building regulations that have allowed unsafe building to take place…09 Nov 2021HANSARD School-based Counselling ServicesThere are many charities, particularly children’s charities, across the United Kingdom that I can think of, such as the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children,…09 Nov 2021HANSARDDrug Smuggling into PrisonsIn the past, and perhaps even in the present, a great many drugs and other items have been smuggled into prisons by means of drones. Can the Secretary of State give any indication…09 Nov 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his clear commitment and for the regular updates that we get in the House. Can he provide an assessment of the availability of the new covid…09 Nov 2021HANSARDEnvironment Billrose —08 Nov 2021HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseIt is a pleasure to speak in the debate, and I thank the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for introducing this online petition, which was very well…08 Nov 2021HANSARDUK Vaccination StrategyI spoke to the hon. Member for Mole Valley (Sir Paul Beresford) and he suggested that I should ask the Minister this question. Those over 50 with a disease that makes them…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Telecommunications (Security) BillThe Bill seeks to enhance security provisions that all Members of this House must recognise are much needed. Clear consensus has been achieved—it has been hard-fought—that…08 Nov 2021HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseHas the Minister had the opportunity to discuss with the devolved Administration in Northern Ireland and the responsible Minister at the Assembly the exceptional circumstances…08 Nov 2021