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HANSARD Trophy Hunting ImportsThe hon. Lady makes a very sound point, on a common theme with the hon. Member for Southend West (Sir David Amess), who voiced a concern about what powers the Government have over…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Child Maintenance Service: Payment Recovery from Absent ParentsI congratulate the hon. Member for Glenrothes (Peter Grant) on securing the debate, because it is time that we set out the concerns of our constituents—far too many of them. I…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Social Care FundingI thank the right hon. Member for Twickenham (Sir Vince Cable) for introducing this debate. I will be talking about children’s social care, with the forgiveness of his…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Health Infrastructure PlanI saw the professionalism of NHS staff on one of my recent night shifts at Derriford Hospital. They told me that they need more staff, not necessarily more buildings, but may I…30 Sept 2019HANSARD Thomas CookI used to work for Thomas Cook and ABTA doing holiday protection, so I know that the ATOL scheme covers repatriation and also refunds. The Secretary of State has set out the…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateI opposed the Prime Minister’s unlawful Prorogation of Parliament because it shut down debate on Brexit and on other issues as well. In September I asked the Prime Minister to…25 Sept 2019HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesPupils with SEND account for nearly half the 41 pupils excluded from schools every day, which is contributing to the increase in the number of pupils being home schooled. What…09 Sept 2019HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities16. What plans he has to improve the provision of services for children with special educational needs and disabilities in schools.09 Sept 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Will the Secretary of State send a message to every young LGBT child in our schools up and down the country that they are loved and valued and that children will be taught…09 Sept 2019HANSARD LGBT Community and Acceptance TeachingI pay tribute to the hon. Member for Shrewsbury and Atcham (Daniel Kawczynski), who spoke with such passion, honesty and authenticity. In these debates we often talk about what…04 Sept 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentWill the Prime Minister join me in opposing the early release of Vanessa George, the serial paedophile who abused babies and toddlers in Plymouth, especially as she still refuses…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]I am pleased to speak in support of this Bill. I will start by restating what my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Dr Drew) said on Second Reading—that Ministers can rest at…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is right. Invasive Species Week, which we marked only a few months ago, was an opportunity for us all to learn more about the species that have been introduced to…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]Kew is not only a fantastic tourist attraction, but it has also been a key pioneer in science and research for about 250 years. That is why it needs to be sustainable…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Kew Gardens (Leases) (No. 3) Bill [Lords]There is very little to add to the remarks I made earlier, so as I want the House to come to the next debate as soon as possible, I shall briefly say that I am grateful to the…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Vanessa George: Early Release from PrisonI do. There is a difficulty in this case in the difference in the definition of a statutory victim and a discretionary victim. My hon. Friend’s suggestion is a good one, because…23 Jul 2019HANSARD Vanessa George: Early Release from PrisonThat this House has considered the early release of Vanessa George from prison. It is good to see you in the Chair for such an important debate, Mr Hollobone. I am grateful to…23 Jul 2019HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you, that is an important point. Do you get the sense that with greater sentencing there will be greater public awareness of animal cruelty, and therefore more people…23 Jul 2019HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (First sitting)Q Good morning. There is a lot of cross-party support in this Bill Committee for the key measure of increasing the sentence from six months to five years, so there will not be too…23 Jul 2019HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (Second sitting)I support the statements of my hon. Friend the Member for Redcar, but I would also like to raise a further matter for the Minister to reflect on in his reply: the possibility of…23 Jul 2019