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HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeThe infected blood inquiry heard from black and Asian victims who say that they were even more dramatically let down due to discrimination, which has helped to create an…05 Jun 2025HANSARDFemale Offenders21. What steps her Department is taking to support female offenders.03 Jun 2025HANSARDFemale OffendersI thank the Minister for his preview. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on women affected by the criminal justice system, I welcome the independent sentencing review’s…03 Jun 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeMy constituent, who is 77 years old, is a victim of the infected blood scandal. He is worried that haemophilia patients infected with hepatitis are being sidelined by the…24 Apr 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation Scheme1. What recent progress he has made on the infected blood compensation scheme.24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, BBC reporter Mark Lowen was arrested and deported from Turkey after covering the ongoing protest movement, as part of a broader crackdown on journalists. This followed…01 Apr 2025HANSARDDiocese of JerusalemOn the west bank and in Jerusalem, the security situation and the economic conditions are worsening, with increasing violence and a decline in the number of pilgrims visiting.…27 Feb 2025HANSARDDiocese of Jerusalem7. What support the Church is providing to the diocese of Jerusalem, in the context of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.27 Feb 2025HANSARDSudanIn recent days, Sudanese armed forces have advanced into El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, ending a two-year siege by the Rapid Support Forces. This has caused…25 Feb 2025HANSARDSudan14. What steps he is taking to help tackle the humanitarian situation in Sudan.25 Feb 2025HANSARDHospicesNorth London Hospice in my constituency has a site in Winchmore Hill that receives one third of its funding from the NHS, with the rest coming from the generosity of the public.…11 Feb 2025HANSARDHospices7. What steps his Department is taking to support hospices.11 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is escalating, with both the March 23 group and Government forces claiming recent advances. The toll on civilians is…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAccording to the 2022 Migration Observatory report, over 200,000 children are likely to be in families with no recourse to public funds. As the 2022 Work and Pensions Committee…16 Dec 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]I apologise for my lateness. I, too, wanted to put on the record that I am the chairman of the UK branch of the CPA.13 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me so early in the debate. I was not expecting that. I very much welcome the investment in our NHS, and our renewed focus on public…05 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I thank the hon. Member for her intervention. I would add that it is important that patients, doctors and everyone else are listened to. I am assured that the Secretary of State…05 Nov 2024HANSARDNatWest bank closure in Angel EdmontonI rise to present a petition concerning the closure of the NatWest Angel Edmonton branch. The closure will significantly impact the local economy as many businesses have relied on…23 Oct 2024HANSARD Security in the Democratic Republic of the CongoIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq, and I thank the right hon. Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn) for securing this important debate. Today, I stand to…04 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Numerous studies have found that the numbers of minoritised and migrant women being held on remand are disproportionately high. For example, 10% of female black and Asian…09 Jan 2024