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HANSARDAccess to Cash StrategyIf we look at the demographic of people who are most likely to be reliant on access to cash, we see that in large part it is those who are vulnerable or on low incomes. If someone…17 May 2022HANSARDAccess to Cash Strategy8. What recent steps he has taken to progress the Government’s access to cash strategy.17 May 2022HANSARDShireen Abu AqlaI send my condolences to the family and colleagues of Shireen Abu Aqla. Can the Minister confirm that, contrary to the statement of the Israeli military spokesperson, the fact…16 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsFull fibre broadband coverage is essential to the Government’s aim to level up, but we lag behind most of Europe in rolling it out. What discussions has the Minister had with the…16 May 2022HANSARD Safe Hands Funeral PlansI entirely agree. As I said earlier, it was a case of too little, too late. More people need to be aware of these plans and what they may mean. I look forward to the FCA’s…12 May 2022HANSARDHong Kong Arrests Under National Security LawI thank the Minister for appearing in the Chamber to answer the urgent question. Does he consider the statements by Hong Kong’s new leader John Lee about cracking down on “fake…12 May 2022HANSARD Safe Hands Funeral PlansI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention—and I shall have more specific thanks to give him a little later in my speech. I completely agree with the points that he has made. I…12 May 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsI put on record my thanks to the Glasgow passport office, which has been most helpful to my caseworkers. I have a constituent who has applied for a child’s passport. The child is…12 May 2022HANSARD Safe Hands Funeral PlansAs the hon. Gentleman says, many constituents of Members have been affected, throughout the UK. It is very important for people to have that certainty, because uncertainty is an…12 May 2022HANSARDBusiness QuestionThe David Livingstone birthplace museum in Blantyre in my constituency has been nominated for the best permanent exhibition at the museums and heritage awards. The museum…12 May 2022HANSARD Safe Hands Funeral PlansI thank Mr Speaker for granting this important Adjournment debate. I know that my constituents and other hon. Members’ constituents who have been affected will be grateful that…12 May 2022HANSARDJim Fitton: Detention in IraqI thank the Minister for coming to the Chamber today to respond to this UQ. What constructive action can the Government take to put pressure on Iraq to secure Jim’s safe release…11 May 2022HANSARD Ukraine: UK Military SupportThe UN has said that the Ukrainian death toll is likely to be much higher than the 3,381 so far confirmed. What support is the UK offering to help Ukraine to retrieve and count…11 May 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsThere is no doubt that staff across the UK have been working hard, but a constituent submitted an application more than 10 weeks before travel. Her Majesty’s Passport Office made…27 Apr 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationAll 4 is the UK’s largest free-of-charge streaming service, providing entertainment and educational programming across the UK, without regard to users’ income, which is…27 Apr 2022HANSARD UkraineI personally have had two constituents contact me in just the past two days about situations where only some members of a family have been granted a visa to come to the UK. As…26 Apr 2022HANSARD UkraineReports that post-mortem examinations have found evidence that women are being raped before being executed by automatic guns are incredibly concerning and indicative of war…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaDuring talks with Prime Minister Modi, did the Prime Minister discuss India’s relationship with China and how pressure from China could slow or hinder trade deals?26 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. The International Atomic Energy Agency has announced that it will undertake a mission to Chernobyl, after gunfire in the area…25 Apr 2022HANSARDWorking Tax Credit and Universal Credit: Two-Child LimitResearch from the New Field Foundation found that the limit does not discourage families from having more children, and has only worsened their financial difficulties. Does the…21 Apr 2022