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HANSARDWomen Human Rights DefendersI apologise for being late—my plane was delayed and I ran the whole way here, so I am still catching my breath. Women have been at the forefront of the defence of human rights for…07 May 2019HANSARDAutismWill the Minister further outline the steps that have been taken to push for a UK-wide, ring-fenced uplift to respite care funding for those who suffer from autism, bearing in…07 May 2019HANSARD Food Poverty: ScotlandI recently met a representative of a lobby group that, along with Sainsbury’s, is carrying out a project in a number of communities that involves schools, better eating and more…07 May 2019HANSARD Universal Credit HelplineThe Minister knows about these issues, because I have written to him about them. Does the hon. Lady agree that, given the murky way in which universal credit is worked out, with…07 May 2019HANSARD Places of Worship: Security FundingI very much welcome the commitment made by the Home Secretary. Hate crimes based on religion were at record levels last year, partly due to antisemitism and to Islamophobic…07 May 2019HANSARD Food Poverty: ScotlandI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this important debate. In my constituency and across Northern Ireland we have some of the highest levels of poverty among children…07 May 2019HANSARD Facial Recognition and the Biometrics StrategyI congratulate the hon. Member for Bristol North West (Darren Jones) on presenting the case very well. We spoke before the debate started and found we were on the same page. I am…01 May 2019HANSARD Jain Community: Contribution to the UKThe hon. Gentleman always brings topical and important subjects to this Chamber, and I am usually here to support him. Does he agree that the 65,000 Jains who live and work in the…01 May 2019HANSARD Welbeck Defence Sixth Form CollegeI congratulate the right hon. Lady on securing the debate. I declare an interest as a former member of the Army for 14 and a half years as a part-time soldier. Does she not agree…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank the hon. Member for Feltham and Heston (Seema Malhotra) for securing the debate, and I thank the Minister…30 Apr 2019HANSARDHealthcare: East MidlandsWhether we are discussing healthcare in the east midlands or in Northern Ireland, the issue of suicide is prominent in my constituency. When I became its MP in 2010, the level of…30 Apr 2019HANSARDSmall BusinessesCan the Minister outline any initiatives that are being considered to offset high street rates to encourage businesses to not only trade online but have a presence in local high…30 Apr 2019HANSARDOnline AbuseI thank the hon. Lady for making a very passionate and capable speech. Does she agree that perhaps we need someone to be a spokesperson for disabled people online, in a similar…29 Apr 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Sanctions)Obviously the sanctions are there for the purpose of suggesting change, if that can be done, in Zimbabwe, Belarus, Syria and so on. I am conscious of the need to have human rights…29 Apr 2019HANSARDOnline Abuserose —29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Political ProcessDoes the Secretary of State not agree that the time has passed for talking shops and the time has come for the democratic process to get back into Stormont to debate, vote on and…29 Apr 2019HANSARD Private Tower Blocks: Removal of CladdingI thank the hon. Lady for giving way and congratulate her on securing a debate on this issue, which has elicited the emotion and interest of the House over a period. Does she…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Political Processrose—29 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseA report produced recently by Christian Solidarity Worldwide states that in certain parts of Mexico, members of religious minority groups are often pressured by local authorities…25 Apr 2019HANSARDPost Office NetworkOn rural communities, which is where the hon. Gentleman and I are coming from on this, should there not be an absolute commitment from this place, and from the Government, to…25 Apr 2019