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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Will the Secretary of State or one of his Ministers meet me to discuss the increased restrictions on the movement of special types of general orders and abnormal loads, which…02 Mar 2023HANSARDChild Support (Enforcement) BillI sincerely thank the hon. Member for Stroud for bringing forward the Bill. As she has explained, the territorial extent and application applies to England, Wales and Scotland, as…01 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAnalysis by E3G has found that a third of the funding pledged for this Parliament to make buildings energy-efficient and to decarbonise heat has not been spent by the Government.…28 Feb 2023HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekIncreasing awareness and our understanding of the causes of eating disorders are crucial to providing the right care. Eating disorders are still hugely misunderstood. Does the…28 Feb 2023HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekSocial media algorithms will serve to those with eating disorders more and more content that encourages harmful and dangerous behaviours. That is particularly worrying for younger…28 Feb 2023HANSARDAdult UpskillingPolling has found that 46.4% of workers said that they would learn a new skill if it were free for them to do so, but colleges and educational institutions do not have the funding…27 Feb 2023HANSARD Turkey and Syria EarthquakeUS trade sanctions in Syria have led to accusations that they have prevented humanitarian aid from reaching victims of the disaster, which could reasonably be an unintentional…23 Feb 2023HANSARD Turkey and Syria EarthquakeThe week of the earthquakes, I visited the Nurture Society in Cambuslang in my constituency to lend my support to the phenomenal amount of work it quickly undertook to support the…23 Feb 2023HANSARDHuman Rights and Religious Minorities: SudanIntercommunal clashes have flared up several times over the past year or so, and the UN special adviser has expressed concerns that violence is being incited by hate speech on…23 Feb 2023HANSARDHuman Rights and Religious Minorities: SudanSudan made important strides in upholding human rights and freedom of religion in the aftermath of the 2019 revolution. That progress is now at high risk following the military…23 Feb 2023HANSARDHuman Rights and Religious Minorities: SudanIn October, Sudan was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council despite ongoing concerns about abuses in the country, and particularly those perpetrated by the security services.…23 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, as part of the Burnhill Action Group in my constituency, a group of children delivered winter care packages, with supermarket gift cards, a cookbook, an air fryer and…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsGiven the Secretary of State’s view that the financial sector must invest in projects to prevent biodiversity loss, what steps are the Government taking to incentivise businesses…23 Feb 2023HANSARDEnergy Suppliers: Customer CreditCustomers have reported being made to jump through hoops to get their credit back, and the only rules for timescales implemented by Ofgem apply when accounts are closed. Does the…22 Feb 2023HANSARDEnergy Suppliers: Customer CreditThe hon. Member makes a very good point. These companies are using that customer credit as spending capital. Does he agree that it could be propping up unstable or unsuitable…22 Feb 2023HANSARDElectric Vehicles: InfrastructureThe distribution of charging points is quite unequal across the UK: London and Scotland have the highest provision. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that Ministers should urgently…22 Feb 2023HANSARDElectric Vehicles: InfrastructureIn his last Budget statement, the Chancellor announced that, from 2025, EVs will no longer be exempt from vehicle excise duty, paying the lowest rate in the first year and the…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Performance-enhancing Drugs and Body ImageSocial media and reality TV have played a huge part in promoting unrealistic body ideals, which we often do not think about when it comes to men’s self-esteem. Does the hon.…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Performance-enhancing Drugs and Body ImageThe hon. Member mentions aggression. A common side effect of steroids is roid rage, which means that it is not just those who choose to use steroids who are impacted, but everyone…21 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Around one in 10 owners relinquishing animals to the Dogs Trust cites housing issues as the reason. Can the Minister confirm that planned measures to protect pet ownership in…20 Feb 2023