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HANSARDSocial Media: Non-consensual Sexual DeepfakesWill the Secretary of State consider adding AI responses to prompts by users to the definition of user-generated content, so that that is included in the scope of the Online…12 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIf I may crave your indulgence for a brief moment, Mr Speaker, I thank you and your deputies for all your service this year; all House staff, particularly those who keep us safe…18 Dec 2025HANSARD UkraineWe are thinking of all Ukrainians today, particularly the around 2,500 who found sanctuary in Aberdeen; they will be spending Christmas worried about their friends and family who…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls StrategyI back the Minister’s comments about the effectiveness of public health on BBC Radio 4 this morning. I agree about the importance of conducting a public health campaign for this.…18 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential impact of proposed asylum reforms on people with protected characteristics seeking asylum. There have been a lot of…17 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsThank you for chairing this debate, Dr Huq. I thank all Members for contributing. I did not say that nobody should have to contribute—I will thank the Minister not to put words in…17 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsThe UK Government have said that they are looking at increasing the number of countries they have returns agreements with, so that people who have committed crimes can be sent…17 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsThere should be some methodology, but the Government are going the wrong way on this. They are looking to tighten up the modern slavery and trafficking regulations and make it…17 Dec 2025HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialAlthough I disagreed with the permanent ban, it is to the Secretary of State’s credit that he has been very clear about all the competing issues that he is balancing to make his…17 Dec 2025HANSARDAsylum Reforms: Protected CharacteristicsI absolutely agree, and there was a very similar case in my constituency. There was a woman here with her young child, and it had been agreed that her husband was eligible for…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral ResilienceIn terms of looking at political finances, we are supportive of the review, and I thank the Secretary of State for announcing it today. Donations made to political parties are one…16 Dec 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. During the statement, I asked about the evaluation measures that will be used. The Secretary of State said in response that I had not…08 Dec 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyIt is nice to hear the Secretary of State acknowledging that child poverty in Scotland is lower than it is in England, and that it is reducing. Scotland is the only part of the UK…08 Dec 2025HANSARD2025 BudgetThe autumn Budget made minor tweaks to Wales’s borrowing limits. Scotland has stronger borrowing powers, allowing us more flexibility for investment in capital projects. Can the…03 Dec 2025HANSARD2025 Budget1. What recent discussions she has had with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the Budget 2025 on Wales.03 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI figured that, as I had only about 17 minutes in which to speak on Report, the House deserved to hear from me again on Third Reading, but I shall be very brief in expressing my…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI would like to see much more conversation. Gateway benefits allow people eligibility for other things, and sometimes those do not work either. A person might be eligible for…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillAbsolutely. Productivity and growth are real possibilities if there is better patient capital investment, not just in social housing and renewable energy projects, which I would…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI appreciate the chance to speak in this debate, especially without time limits—it is lovely. I absolutely love a very technical debate in the Chamber, but unfortunately not…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillTo take us back to the consultation and action to provide guidance for trustees, we all think that is a good thing, as trustees have a difficult job to do and providing them with…03 Dec 2025