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HANSARD Immigration Detention: Victims of Modern SlaveryEvery Child Protected Against Trafficking has worked with child victims of trafficking who have been detained in immigration detention having been incorrectly considered to be…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary StaffIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate and to follow the hon. Member for Lewes (Maria Caulfield), who gave an interesting speech. The Committee on Standards, which I chair, will…17 Jul 2019HANSARDRelationship Education in SchoolsWill the Minister make sure that his Department takes responsibility for ensuring that every piece of information that is made available to parents, including consultation…16 Jul 2019HANSARD Assisted DyingI am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman. I thank him for the case that he is making. I support it, but I, too, recognise what a very difficult and sensitive issue this is. In…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Tier 5 Religious Worker VisasI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his speech—I am sorry that I cannot stay for the whole debate. He is right that the changes affect all faiths and denominations, including the…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Assisted Dyingrose —04 Jul 2019HANSARD Assisted Dyingrose—04 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (Second sitting)I wonder what the Minister thinks the purpose of that six-week delay really is. What does he think will happen in these marriages during that six-week period?02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for International DevelopmentDoes the hon. Gentleman also agree that a particularly important facet of our investment in children’s education has been the investment in the education of girls? If we invest in…01 Jul 2019HANSARDPensioners’ IncomesPensioners who apply for disability living allowance after the age of 65 are not eligible for the higher mobility component and are therefore not able to access the Motability…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationIt is a great pleasure to follow the Chair of the Education Committee. He speaks with tremendous authority on these matters, and his expertise is well recognised around the House…01 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, we saw a report of a leaked A-level maths paper. In my constituency, there have been allegations about questions being shared when one part of the country takes exams…27 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Settlement SchemeWhat discussions has the Minister’s Department had with the Home Office and the Local Government Association about applying for settled status for children in the care of local…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCox Report: ImplementationI place on the record that as Chair of the Committee on Standards, I would have been delighted if my hon. Friend had been appointed a member of our Committee.18 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Community: Contribution to the UKWill my hon. Friend give way?13 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Community: Contribution to the UKI congratulate my hon. Friend on the speech that he is making. He has mentioned the Jewish community in Manchester, so would he like to take the opportunity, with me, to celebrate…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Community: Contribution to the UKThere appears to be a little time, Sir David, and I am grateful to be able to make a short contribution. I particularly want to speak about the work of World Jewish Relief,…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Jewish Community: Contribution to the UKI am grateful to my hon. Friend. I sense he is moving on towards the end of his speech, but, before he does, I want to ask him to commend another interfaith initiative,…13 Jun 2019HANSARDFacial Recognition TechnologyThe police national database contains 15 million images, which have been used in a much less controversial way for static facial recognition since 2014, but police tell me that…10 Jun 2019HANSARDManagement of Offenders: Local Authorities and PCCsI am not sure whether the Secretary of State has had a chance yet to see the report published this morning by Crest Advisory on the management of women offenders. It suggests that…04 Jun 2019