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HANSARDTopical QuestionsLarge global car makers have warned that the UK’s transition to electric vehicles will be impeded if the UK Government and the EU do not delay the stricter rules of origin, which…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanWill the Minister give way?18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanAs we know, tiny microfibres are entering the sea due to us washing our clothes. The company CLEANR is now turning to 3D printing technology to create microplastic filters for…18 May 2023HANSARDPublic Access to NatureThe Government made a number of welcome commitments in their environmental improvement plan, but legislative change is needed to deliver on those commitments. Does the hon. Member…18 May 2023HANSARDPlastic Pollution in the OceanTraces of microplastics have even been found in the placentas of pregnant women and in human blood. The risks of microplastics for human health cannot be ignored any longer. Does…18 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent recently got in touch after her father was in an accident on a short bike ride and suffered a fractured skull. She told me that he always wears a helmet, but on…18 May 2023HANSARDUkraine: NATO ResponseFigures show that NATO allies in partner countries have provided Ukraine with more than 98% of the combat vehicles promised. What steps are Ministers taking to ensure that Ukraine…15 May 2023HANSARDFood Labelling and AllergiesA lack of societal awareness around food allergies is dangerous. For example, 600,000 people in the UK have coeliac disease, but there is a misconception that people choose to eat…15 May 2023HANSARDFood Labelling and AllergiesData from 2022 published by the FSA shows that when dealing with a risk of food allergies, smaller manufacturers will focus on the physical separation and secure storage of…15 May 2023HANSARDFood Labelling and AllergiesThe FSA has highlighted the fact that while young people are more likely to experience a food allergy, they are less likely to tell a café or restaurant about it, especially if…15 May 2023HANSARDNational ResilienceIn response to the National Infrastructure Commission and the Climate Change Committee stating that the Government must take steps to ensure our key infrastructure is resilient to…11 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsData from 2022 has identified that serving military personnel and military veterans have a high prevalence of mental health disorders, with depression and alcohol misuse among the…11 May 2023HANSARDOverseas TerritoriesGiven the responsibilities the UK holds for the inhabited territories, it is important that we take the time to recognise the close relationships we have with them. The…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLet me start by congratulating the right hon. Lady on carrying out her role in the coronation at the weekend so elegantly. Social enterprise Hey Girls has launched the Pads 4 Dads…11 May 2023HANSARD UkraineI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. Before 2022, the Ukrainian army uniform had not been adapted for women’s bodies. Today, women form about 23% of the army in…11 May 2023HANSARDHair and Beauty Sector: Disguised Employment PracticesThe hair and beauty industry is characterised by a high percentage of female entrepreneurs and young people. However, that workforce continues to be at risk of disguised…09 May 2023HANSARDMarine Protected AreasI thank the right hon. Member for being generous and giving way again. The 2015 figures show that 341,000 people were employed full time in the marine economy, with sectors such…02 May 2023HANSARDMarine Protected AreasDespite measures to protect marine protected areas from damaging fishing gear, ecosystems were subjected to more than 130,000 hours of industrial fishing in 2022; 7,000 of them…02 May 2023HANSARDMarine Protected AreasI commend the ethos behind the blue planet fund and the Government’s commitment to aid developing countries in protecting marine environments, but it is vital that the many…02 May 2023HANSARD Terminal Illness: Early Access to PensionsTerminal illness puts an emotional, mental and financial strain on the individual and their family. More than four in five families living with advanced cancer face income losses…02 May 2023