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HANSARD International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenWill the hon. Lady give way?01 Dec 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe National Lottery Community Fund has allocated grants of up to £5.9 million over the last five years to a number of excellent community groups in my constituency, including…01 Dec 2022HANSARD International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against WomenSometimes a woman’s decision to wear a headscarf or modest clothing is described as oppression, but there are many women who say that their decision to display their faith in that…01 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I welcome the Business Secretary to his place. What assessment has he made of the number of European countries to exit the energy charter treaty on the basis that attempts to…29 Nov 2022HANSARDEducationWhat steps are Ministers taking to achieve the target of delivering 20,000 defibrillators in schools by 2023?29 Nov 2022HANSARDSchool Places: Pupils with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesTeaching assistants providing one-to-one support are vital for children with additional needs to succeed in the classroom, but many are leaving because the pay is too low for them…28 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat steps are Ministers taking to achieve the target of delivering 20,000 defibrillators in schools by 2023?28 Nov 2022HANSARD Saudi Arabia: Death Penalty and Spike in ExecutionsI am afraid that Saudi Arabia has form in carrying out executions when it thinks that the world is distracted and is not looking, as it did in 2016 with the mass executions early…28 Nov 2022HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillI congratulate the hon. Member for Crawley (Henry Smith) on bringing forward his private Member’s Bill today. I remember how exciting it was to have my name drawn in the ballot…25 Nov 2022HANSARDUN International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesThe hon. Gentleman, as well as the hon. Member for Battersea (Marsha De Cordova), mentioned the RNIB and people with a disability with sight. A real concern that many constituents…24 Nov 2022HANSARDUN International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesI welcome the Minister to his place. Although I am grateful that the Government supported private Members’ Bills in the last Session, such as the British Sign Language Bill and…24 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseHealthy n Happy, a community trust in my constituency, is running the “Give a Gift of Joy” campaign in Rutherglen and Cambuslang until this Saturday, gathering gifts for children…24 Nov 2022HANSARDUN International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing the debate. The public sector equality duty requires public authorities to consider the impact of their policies on people with protected…24 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Security Support for ChildrenThe Minister knows that I have a lot of time for him because he sat through proceedings in the Chamber on my private Member’s Bill when he was pensions Minister. According to the…23 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Security Support for ChildrenWill the Minister give way?23 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Security Support for ChildrenEven with the energy cap announced by the Government, all families will be spending a significant amount on their energy bills. It will be a cold and grim Christmas for many. Does…23 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Security Support for ChildrenMany of the support measures announced in last week’s Budget were temporary, but long-term support is required if we are going to provide all children with the best start in life.…23 Nov 2022HANSARDScottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court DecisionThe decisions taken in Westminster dictate the impact of issues such as the costing of living crisis on my constituents and all the people of Scotland. They deserve to have their…23 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Security Support for ChildrenIn the last six months, 320,000 people have had to use a food bank in the Trussell Trust network for the first time. Research found that one in five referrals was for working…23 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsRecent analysis has found that £1 in every £13 allocated through the two levelling-up funding rounds will be lost to inflation—that is more than £560 million—so how will Ministers…21 Nov 2022