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HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionIt is important to say to the Minister on the record that it is unhelpful to use the phrase “life choices” when talking about things such as the rape clause. I know that he is…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionI agree with the hon. Lady about the policy and all that it stands for, but perhaps she is missing the point. This is an issue for this Parliament. If we look at it in conjunction…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionI beg to move, That this House has considered the Social Justice and Fairness Commission and implications for Government policy. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship,…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionA number of important points were raised, and I understand that the Minister cannot possibly deal with them all in the short time available. However, I am particularly keen to…21 Jul 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence Against Women and GirlsI thank the Minister for advance sight of her statement. It is welcome to see the UK Government looking further at this issue. These past months, we have had many discussions in…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionI have been really enjoying the hon. Lady’s contribution. I appreciated that we would have some areas of common ground and some differences, but in all this it would be helpful to…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionGiven what the Minister has just said about the high proportion of families for whom such policies would clearly not be relevant, will he explain why he thinks the two-child…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionThe Minister spoke about the £20 uplift and then moved swiftly on, as if the people in receipt of that uplift will not still have the same need when it is pulled from under their…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionI am very grateful to the hon. Lady for being kind enough to give way on one more occasion. I am enjoying our ability to have this debate, but may I point out to her that all the…21 Jul 2021HANSARD Social Justice and Fairness CommissionI thank all the contributors in this small but very interesting debate. It has been a useful discussion. The small number of participants has made the debate a little bit more…21 Jul 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaWhat recent discussions he has had with devolved Administrations on delivering the Government’s levelling-up agenda.19 Jul 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaThe Prime Minister has previously said that a pound spent in Croydon is of much more value than a pound spent in Strathclyde. How can anyone in Scotland, or even anyone outside…19 Jul 2021HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewI am pleased to speak in this debate on such an important inquiry. I pay tribute to Members across the House for some outstanding speeches today, and to those who have campaigned…08 Jul 2021HANSARDPregnancy and Maternity DiscriminationMaternity Action highlights the fact that pregnant women and new mothers cannot devote their energy and finances to pursuing employment tribunal claims. The Minister says he wants…07 Jul 2021HANSARD EU Settlement SchemeI speak as the representative of the vibrant and diverse community in East Renfrewshire, whose population reflects a long tradition of migration into Scotland. The EU nationals in…07 Jul 2021HANSARD Pride MonthIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, in the excellent company of SNP colleagues and others across the House, particularly the hon. Member for Liverpool, Walton (Dan Carden),…01 Jul 2021HANSARDDetention of Jagtar Singh JohalIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Hollobone. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for West Dunbartonshire (Martin Docherty-Hughes) for securing this important…30 Jun 2021HANSARDDetention of Jagtar Singh JohalI am very grateful to the Minister for taking my intervention. May I go back to the point that has just been made? He was asked whether the UK Government accept that this is an…30 Jun 2021HANSARDDetention of Jagtar Singh JohalWill the Minister give way?30 Jun 2021HANSARDInternational TravelWith greater restrictions being placed on UK travellers to Spain, Portugal, Germany and Hong Kong, there is no doubt that the aviation and travel sectors are still in a difficult…29 Jun 2021