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HANSARDLocal JournalismThe Minister must have guessed that a mention of the Torbay Weekly , which was launched four years ago under its editor Jim Parker, would be coming in this supplementary question.…23 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The reputation of Torbay’s iconic tourism sector has been badly hit by recent events relating to local water supplies. What discussions has the Minister had with colleagues in…23 May 2024HANSARDDiocesan Support: InterregnumsMy hon. Friend will know that the combined parishes of St Paul’s and Christ Church serve a large part of Paignton but are currently in interregnum. As he outlined, during…23 May 2024HANSARDDiocesan Support: Interregnums4. What recent assessment the Church of England has made of the adequacy of the support offered by dioceses to a parish in an interregnum.23 May 2024HANSARDArrests and Prison CapacityIt is reassuring to hear from the Minister that the contingencies were not required, but also interesting to see that the letter was actually issued. Given his reactions here…22 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandWe need only look at the situation in Dublin to see what happens when illegal migration becomes an issue and is not handled correctly, and to understand the strength of pursuing…14 May 2024HANSARD Passport e-Gates Network OutageIt is probably worth reminding ourselves why the expansion of the use of e-gates, including to families with children aged 10 and over, has been useful, not just from a passenger…08 May 2024HANSARDYouth Mobility: European Commission SchemeHaving been involved in running a number of our youth mobility schemes, I am fairly familiar with the concepts that they involve, such as capped numbers; reciprocity—the idea that…01 May 2024HANSARDImmigration UpdateIt is interesting to hear the Minister’s comments and to see the impact of things that, I think it is safe to say, he and I would have wanted to do slightly earlier, such as…01 May 2024HANSARDPersecution of Christians3. If he will make an assessment of the implications for his policies of the Open Doors report entitled “World Watch List 2024”.30 Apr 2024HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansI thank the Minister for her answer. It is great to see my hon. Friend the Member for Eastleigh (Paul Holmes) on the Front Bench. The “World Watch List 2024” laid bare the…30 Apr 2024HANSARD Global Ocean TreatyI beg to move, That this House has considered the ratification of the Global Ocean Treaty. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I thank my colleagues on the…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Global Ocean TreatyI am very much enjoying the hon. Lady’s speech, and there is very little of it that I disagree with. Obviously, I hope that her party will not be the one making this decision.…25 Apr 2024HANSARD Global Ocean TreatyThe Minister says that the work on the legislative framework is almost complete. When does she expect it to be complete, and what timeline has she set for that?25 Apr 2024HANSARD Global Ocean TreatyIt has been a pleasure to sit through this debate. I repeat the point made by the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael): we have all been pretty much in…25 Apr 2024HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryLike others, I have cases that have been waiting decades for a resolution, and which were pursued by my predecessor. When will those affected be able to start applying for…23 Apr 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe obvious reason why Rwandans are not covered by the Bill is because returning a Rwandan to Rwanda would take them to their home country, not a third country.22 Apr 2024HANSARDTorquay United Football Club5. What recent discussions she has had with the National League on the financial sustainability of Torquay United Football Club.18 Apr 2024HANSARDTorquay United Football ClubAs the Minister knows, recent weeks have been difficult for Torquay United fans, with the club entering into administration following years of fans struggling to get answers from…18 Apr 2024HANSARDEaster Church Services1. To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent assessment the Church has made of trends in the number of families that…18 Apr 2024