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HANSARDTopical QuestionsFemale students at Priory School in Lewes were excluded on Friday simply for wearing skirts, which goes against the school’s new uniform policy. They are excluded today and will…09 Sept 2019HANSARD Northern IrelandI welcome my right hon. Friend to his place. I am pleased to see that he is committed to legislation for victims of institutional abuse being in the Queen’s Speech. Can he commit…05 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionIs not the truth that the hon. Lady and many of her colleagues do not want a general election because they are as scared as we are of the Leader of the Opposition becoming Prime…04 Sept 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionWill the hon. Lady confirm that if there was a general election, the Liberal Democrats would put in their manifesto a pledge to revoke article 50?04 Sept 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.25 Jul 2019HANSARDTree PlantingTrees are a vital tool in combating carbon emissions, but in Seaford and Alfriston in my constituency, trees are having to be cut down because of elm disease. What support can the…25 Jul 2019HANSARDTree Planting11. What plans she has to increase tree planting rates.25 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI warmly welcome the Secretary of State to her role. My constituency has some of the best vineyards in the country, and places such as Breaky Bottom, Ridgeview and Rathfinny…25 Jul 2019HANSARDDraft Historical Abuse Bill (Northern Ireland)Can I just say I find it unacceptable that we are even thinking the legislation should be done by the end of the year? It should be done immediately. Given that David Sterling…24 Jul 2019HANSARDRoad Transport: DecarbonisationOne of the best ways to decarbonise roads is to improve rail services, so will the Minister join me in congratulating Cooksbridge Area Rail Action Group, which has managed to…18 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay we have a statement on the issue of short formation trains? In Lewes, on peak services, we still get four-carriage trains, and passengers who pay an average of £4,500 a year…18 Jul 2019HANSARDBullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary StaffIt is a pleasure to welcome this report and to speak in support of it. It is reassuring that the report shows that the majority of staff who responded have not experienced any…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary StaffI have used that service, and its staff do provide a fantastic service. The point is that as an MP we have to approach them and know that their services are available. I recommend…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary StaffI completely agree. Such things are part of our role, but I do not think they are treated seriously. We are seen as legislators and caseworkers, but our duty as an employer is…17 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsThis week has been a game changer in the politics of Northern Ireland, with this place legislating on devolved issues and with the sad death of Sir Anthony Hart. Sir Anthony…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Universal Credit FraudIt is vital that we crack down on fraud, but will the Minister reassure us that he will protect the vital advance system, which provides a vital financial lifeline for many, many…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI do not want to attack any political party, but we do have to call out those Members, particularly when communities who fought civil rights movements in the ’60s to get…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe hon. Gentleman is making some excellent points. Does he agree that with the prospect of a general election looming in southern Ireland, Sinn Féin will not get back round the…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire North (Gavin Newlands). I seem to be one of the few people in the Chamber who feels uncomfortable with the…08 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI fully support what the hon. Lady says, because issues such as historical institutional abuse have cross-party support in Northern Ireland and in this place and would be quick…08 Jul 2019