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HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefI beg to move, That this House has considered freedom of religion or belief. I put on record my thanks to all the hon. Members who are here today, as well as to the Minister—who I…12 Mar 2020HANSARDPlanning for the FutureBuilding can go ahead if action is taken to address potential flooding risks: more retention ponds or reservoirs to keep water on adjoining lands; and the planting of willow…12 Mar 2020HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefI certainly do. They are intertwined and wrapped around each other, and sometimes the situation is used in that way. No precise figures are available, but Pakistani…12 Mar 2020HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. We spoke about this beforehand; he and I participate in many debates in this House, and often come forward with the same ideas,…12 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseHeart failure is a long-term, life-limiting syndrome, which often gets worse over time. Current estimates suggest that 920,000 people are living with heart failure in the United…12 Mar 2020HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefYes, I think the media have a lot to answer for, on not just this but many subjects. They influence opinion and focus attention unfairly. Of course, it is not only the…12 Mar 2020HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefThe Government should. Next week I will present a request to the Backbench Business Committee for a debate specifically on India. The hon. Gentleman, and other hon. Members who…12 Mar 2020HANSARDFreedom of Religion or BeliefI am deeply indebted to the hon. Gentleman for his work. This is not a self-congratulation society, but I greatly appreciate what he does and the role that he plays, and the…12 Mar 2020HANSARD Electric Car Batteries: Disposal and RecyclingThis is obviously an important issue. Does the hon. Lady agree that we need to be pre-emptively working rather than waiting until everyone owns an electric car? A massive…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Mental Health of VeteransI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on bringing this debate to Westminster Hall. We are all here for the same purpose. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the recent witch hunt of…11 Mar 2020HANSARD China’s Policy on its Uighur PopulationI thank the hon. Member for The Wrekin (Mark Pritchard) for securing this debate and for his support for the Uighur population in China. As chair of the all-party group for…11 Mar 2020HANSARDTrade Deals and Fair TradeI congratulate the hon. Member for Swansea West (Geraint Davies) on setting the scene so well. It is always a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Halifax (Holly Lynch); her…11 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusI thank the Minister for his dedication and for the vital role he has played in this House. History has taught us many lessons. In the pandemic of 1919, secondary schools stayed…11 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Has there been any discussion with the Department for International Trade regarding the fair payment of women farmers in any trade deals post Brexit as a foundational…11 Mar 2020HANSARD Electric Car Batteries: Disposal and RecyclingWill the hon. Lady give way on that point?11 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkI thank my hon. Friend for his wise words. I agree that that has been a success story. Perhaps the Minister will be able to confirm in her response whether that is happening in…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office NetworkIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I thank the hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows) for setting the scene so well. She is absolutely…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationI agree. In my conversations with the hon. Gentleman prior to this debate we discussed those matters and were clear on what we wish to see. Northern Ireland may be an example, and…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationI congratulate the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis) on securing the debate. I thank him for the way he set the scene. I am happy to stand with him and other…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationI am always respectful to other hon. Members, but if an evidential base proves that the money has been used for ulterior motives, which is wrong, surely that cannot be ignored.10 Mar 2020