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HANSARD Paternity Leave and PayThe introduction of paternity leave by the last Labour Government in 2003 was one of those bold, progressive changes that was opposed by some at the time, like the minimum wage…23 Oct 2024HANSARDIran: Support for Terrorism5. What steps his Department is taking to counter Iranian support for terrorism.22 Oct 2024HANSARDIran: Support for TerrorismIran’s malign activity and support for its proxies is destabilising the middle east. Does the Minister agree that this must end, and will he say a little more about what steps he…22 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationI welcome the Government’s commitment to St Helena. Does the Minister agree that the comparisons with the Rwanda scheme that have been made throughout this urgent question are…21 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI welcome my right hon. Friend’s assurances that the bishops in the House of Lords will continue to play a role in our national life. We must not bow to calls from Conservative…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Sport: Team GB and ParalympicsGBI thank all those who have given their maiden speeches today. Each spoke with passion and commitment for all their constituents and for the communities they have been elected to…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Sport: Team GB and ParalympicsGBWill the Minister join me in recognising the contributions of community trusts, such as those at Derby County and Chesterfield football clubs, in filling the gaps left by local…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Sport: Team GB and ParalympicsGBDoes my hon. Friend share my concern that some 20% of children in Derbyshire are deemed to be overweight? We must make sure that the benefits of elite sport filter down to schools…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Edinburgh Festivals: Cultural and Economic ContributionI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh (Chris Murray) on securing this debate, which is important not just for the city of Edinburgh but for…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Edinburgh Festivals: Cultural and Economic Contribution“In the dusk”.08 Oct 2024HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI too thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rochester and Strood (Lauren Edwards) for introducing this important debate. Councils across the country, including in Derbyshire, have…12 Sept 2024HANSARD Sir David Amess Adjournment DebateI congratulate the hon. Member for Exmouth and Exeter East (David Reed) on his maiden speech. It was a joy to hear a little about his constituency. I will begin by thanking my…12 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseSixth-formers at Belper school in my constituency tell me that they face inordinate waits to take a driving test. May I ask the Leader of the House to work with her Cabinet…05 Sept 2024