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HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI congratulate the hon. Member for Brighton, Kemptown (Lloyd Russell-Moyle) on bringing forward this Bill on such an important issue in an area where the Government are keen to…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI take on board the hon. Member’s point, but the final Bill was published only this week. I take on board his point about future amendments should the Bill get to Committee. I…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI welcome that valid intervention. I direct my hon. Friend to the Cass website, which says in frequently asked questions: “The Cass Review was commissioned as an independent…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillThat is the point I am making: this is a sensitive area, where there are arguments both for and against on all sides. We absolutely believe in parents’ legitimate right and…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillWe have set out our four concerns, which include the territorial extent of the Bill. I have set out why the Government will not support the Bill today. I want the hon. Member for…01 Mar 2024HANSARDInternational Women’s Day: Language in PoliticsI start by thanking my right hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Dame Maria Miller) for securing this important debate, and all hon. Members for their contributions. The use…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInternational Women’s Day: Language in PoliticsAbsolutely. We need to remind each other that we all have a role to play—not just MPs but wider society. The fundamental issue is that if female MPs are being targeted and…29 Feb 2024HANSARDChildren and Young People: Mental Health SupportI wish to inform the House that the Government have provided additional funding so that 24 early support hubs across England are able to help children and young people receive…27 Feb 2024HANSARDBaby Loss CertificatesI wish to inform the House that the new baby loss certificate service has launched today. As the House will be aware, the Government published the independent “Pregnancy Loss…22 Feb 2024HANSARDCaring Responsibilities and WorkWe all know that women take on the bulk of caring responsibilities. The Carer’s Leave Regulations 2024 will come into force on 6 April across England, Wales and Scotland, allowing…07 Feb 2024HANSARDSTEM JobsThe hon. Member is absolutely right. The Government cannot do it all; we need industry, and there are some great examples. We have a £17 million scholarship programme for…07 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Conservative Government and this Conservative Prime Minister have been clear that biological sex matters, and language is important too. We have issued guidance to trusts…07 Feb 2024HANSARDCaring Responsibilities and WorkI am a carer myself, holding down a full-time job, so I am aware of the difficulties involved. As I have said, the Government have passed legislation allowing flexible working…07 Feb 2024HANSARDCaring Responsibilities and WorkI would respectfully say to the hon. Gentleman that God gave us two ears and a mouth for a reason, and I would encourage him to put his listening ears on to hear about the track…07 Feb 2024HANSARDSTEM JobsI absolutely agree. University technical colleges provide an excellent experience for young people, not just academically but in providing technical skills. They have excellent…07 Feb 2024HANSARDSTEM JobsWe are helping to get young girls and women into STEM sectors in three key ways: first, by increasing the number of young girls taking up courses. We have seen a 50% increase in…07 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will know that the Government commissioned that report from the Patient Safety Commissioner to look at options for redress, specifically for those affected by sodium…07 Feb 2024HANSARDJCVI Updated Advice on Covid-19 Vaccination ProgrammeHis Majesty’s Government (HMG) led the world in vaccinating our population against covid-19. We remain committed to protecting the most vulnerable as guided by the independent…07 Feb 2024HANSARDDraft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Coronavirus and Influenza) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2024I am pleased that we have cross-party support for the regulations. They are important in ensuring that we can deliver an efficient vaccination roll-out, particularly with a…30 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Coronavirus and Influenza) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2024I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Human Medicines (Amendments Relating to Coronavirus and Influenza) (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2024. It…30 Jan 2024