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HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI could not agree more. That is why the devolution of fee setting is so important. It should enable an improvement in the capacity of planning departments and the training for…24 Mar 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillI thank my hon. Friend for the powerful way in which he is introducing the Bill. Will he recognise the work of pioneering teams such as the one at Charing Cross hospital, under…14 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDuring the holy month of Ramadan, will my right hon. Friend join me in paying tribute to the Almanaar Muslim cultural centre in north Kensington, which played such a pivotal role…13 Mar 2025HANSARDProtection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) BillIn the brief time available to me, I want to reinforce my tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Whitehaven and Workington (Josh MacAlister) for his excellent work in leading…07 Mar 2025HANSARD Political Finance RulesI thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton), who plays an instrumental role in the all-party parliamentary group on anti-corruption and responsible tax, for…06 Mar 2025HANSARDIranian State ThreatsI thank the Minister for his reference to money laundering. He will know full well the extent to which Iran uses illicit financial networks to evade sanctions and to fund hostile…04 Mar 2025HANSARDHong Kong Democracy ActivistsAt the recent lunar new year celebrations, I met democracy activists who have had bounties placed on them. The fear in the room was palpable. People chose not to attend the event…04 Mar 2025HANSARDStrategy and Policy Statement10. What discussions he has had with the Electoral Commission on the arrangements for the publication of the first strategy and policy statement.27 Feb 2025HANSARDStrategy and Policy StatementThe Elections Act 2022 passed by the previous Government imposed a strategy and policy statement on the Electoral Commission, undermining its independence for some confected…27 Feb 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 ReportI thank the Deputy Prime Minister for her statement today and the Prime Minister for his statement on 4 September, which made it clear that the lessons from Grenfell are central…26 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I warmly welcome the massive sanctions package announced yesterday by the Government, but does the Foreign Secretary agree that China should be taking a significantly more…25 Feb 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityI warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s statement. In particular, I know that the Ukrainian forces on the frontlines will be reassured today. Clearly, the aid spending decision will…25 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeI thank my hon. Friend for his private Member’s Bill, which I wholeheartedly support. On the subject of evidence, pilots are increasingly being undertaken, such as the one in the…24 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. In recent years, the UK has slid down the international league table on tackling corruption. Given the threat of corruption to our democracy, economy and national security,…24 Feb 2025HANSARDCost of Rail ServicesIt was, in fact, a Conservative Secretary of State who forced fare rises on Transport for London in exchange for covid emergency funding. What steps will my right hon. Friend take…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe devastation in Gaza needs a strong international coalition focused on reconstruction, humanitarian aid and a pathway to a negotiated two-state solution with a viable…06 Feb 2025HANSARD Overseas Territories: Tax TransparencyI completely agree. Without transparency, we cannot follow the money. We have some prominent examples of properties owned by sanctioned oligarchs that came into the sanctions…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Overseas Territories: Tax TransparencyI thank my co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on anti-corruption and responsible tax, where we talk about this a lot. Exhibit A is the UK public register of company…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Overseas Territories: Tax TransparencyIf I am allowed to.05 Feb 2025HANSARD Overseas Territories: Tax TransparencyI thank the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury for his response, and I thank all hon. Members who have spoken for their contributions. This has been a productive and constructive…05 Feb 2025