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HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationI think the question that we all have in mind is this: is there not a suitable methodology within the system? It is good to provide money for Palestinian children’s education, 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 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 2020HANSARD Flood Prevention: Rainwater Attenuation and ReservoirsI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on raising this important issue. Does he agree that the recent floods have highlighted the fact that there must be a designated strategy—we look…09 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirusChurches in my constituency took precautions yesterday. Those who need to self-isolate are having food supplies delivered, and are receiving regular phone contact to stave off the…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Commonwealth in 2020I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will understand how important it is to support Ipswich Town football club as well. My eldest son supports Ipswich Town, who are well known as the…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Flood Prevention: Rainwater Attenuation and ReservoirsFarmers and landowners are not averse to the idea of setting some of their land aside for attenuation ponds. Might the Minister and her Department incentivise that with some sort…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Commonwealth in 2020Does the Minister agree that Her Majesty the Queen’s reference to diversity and its strength is duly poignant? As we launch into a new Brexit world, the strength of the…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Commonwealth in 2020The hon. Gentleman is speaking on the issue of freedom of religious belief; it is really important that all the Commonwealth countries respect freedom of religious belief. It is…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Birmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [Lords]First, I congratulate the Minister on getting his position; I look forward to his contributions on many occasions, all positive, in this House. Does the Minister agree that the…09 Mar 2020HANSARD Eating Disorders Awareness WeekI thank the right hon. Member for Knowsley (Sir George Howarth) for bringing the debate forward. I am pleased to participate in it. I, too, have had constituents who have had…05 Mar 2020HANSARD Eating Disorders Awareness WeekI am thinking about the dangers of social media and how it affects children and young people. Could the dangers of social media be made clear at an early stage, perhaps at school?…05 Mar 2020HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentWith Northern Ireland being recognised as the cyber-security capital of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, will the Minister outline what steps are being…05 Mar 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayAs it is International Women’s Day, I was running through in my mind who my most inspirational woman was. It has to be my mother, of course; probably everyone in this House would…05 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMuhyiddin Yassin was sworn in as Malaysia’s eighth Prime Minister on Sunday morning, leading to political unrest. Rhetoric against non-Muslims has escalated following the change…05 Mar 2020HANSARD FlybeI thank the Minister for her response. It is always important to hear her words and direction. In Northern Ireland the significance of Belfast City airport is greater than that of…05 Mar 2020HANSARD Eating Disorders Awareness WeekThese plans will require a close working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Department for Education. I am sure that that is what the Minister…05 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office and Horizon SoftwareI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this matter to Westminster Hall for us all to comment on, and so we can support her, too, as always. Does she agree that, since our courts have…05 Mar 2020HANSARD Children in the Care System: Sibling ContactThe hon. Lady has brought a very important issue to the House for consideration, and it affects my constituents as well. Does she agree with the National Society for the…04 Mar 2020HANSARD Sports Coaches (Positions of Trust)I congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. I took part in a 2018 debate on safeguarding children in sport when she was Sports Minister, and I was very thankful for all…04 Mar 2020