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HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for the speech she is making. We all know the importance of data. Does she agree that it is right that when we are recording sex, it is…07 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I apologise if I have missed this, but has the Minister outlined when the Government will respond to the consultation?07 May 2025HANSARDEye Care: 10-year Health Plan4. What steps he is taking to improve eye healthcare through the 10-year health plan.06 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateThe Israeli Government’s plan to expand their military operation in Gaza and displace its population speaks volumes about the effects of their impunity—impunity to break…06 May 2025HANSARDEye Care: 10-year Health PlanI thank the Minister for his response, and I welcome all the work that he and the Secretary of State are doing in rebuilding our NHS. However, we know that there is a capacity…06 May 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]Will my right hon. Friend give way?28 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMay I first welcome and thank the Minister for the measured way she delivered the statement, but also for her robust work on this issue? Last week’s landmark Supreme Court…22 Apr 2025HANSARDVictims of Domestic Abuse: AccommodationI recently visited the Glass Door night shelter in my constituency to hear more about the work it is doing to alleviate homelessness. One of the things it told me was that many of…07 Apr 2025HANSARDEco Church AwardsI am very happy to congratulate the congregations of St Michael and Christ Church on achieving their silver eco church awards. In my hon. Friend’s constituency, there are many…03 Apr 2025HANSARDEco Church AwardsThe Church of England is working with A Rocha UK to support parishes in meeting their net zero targets. Grants are being awarded to parishes to help them make quick wins in…03 Apr 2025HANSARDLithium Mineral Rights: WeardaleYes, I am very happy to meet my hon. Friend. The Church Commissioners have transparently registered all mineral rights with the Land Registry. I cannot comment on the specifics,…03 Apr 2025HANSARDLithium Mineral Rights: WeardaleThe Church Commissioners granted an option over its mineral rights in Bishop Aukland to a specialist exploration company, Northern Lithium Ltd, in 2023. It has invested…03 Apr 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: £25,000 CapAs outlined in my earlier responses to questions on a similar issue, I have met the Secretary of State and put across those concerns. I commend the congregation of Christ Church…03 Apr 2025HANSARDProject SpireThe fund for healing, repair and justice is the Church Commissioners’ response to its legacy links to the chattel enslavement of Africans. The fund will be sourced from the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDProject SpireThe Church Commissioners are engaged in informal discussions with the Charity Commission to consider what regulatory approvals may be required to progress this project.03 Apr 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeEver since I took on this role, this issue has come up time and again. I commit to writing to the hon. Member on this, having looked into what other support is available to her.…03 Apr 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: £25,000 CapA survey carried out by the Church Commissioners found that at least 200 projects have been identified as likely to be affected by the cap on claims, including cathedrals and many…03 Apr 2025HANSARDChristians in the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his question on this important issue. I continue to engage with the Foreign Secretary’s team and office on this issue, and I will write to the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI recently met my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to discuss the importance of the scheme’s future and the impact that any changes will have.03 Apr 2025HANSARDChristians in the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank my hon. Friend for his important and timely question. The ongoing de facto annexation of parts of the west bank and threats to annex parts of Gaza are incredibly…03 Apr 2025