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HANSARDDeprived CommunitiesThat is what I was going to say.26 Feb 2026HANSARDDeprived CommunitiesChurches are cornerstones of all our communities, and I congratulate the clergy, volunteers and congregation of St Andrew’s church in Kinson and the Winton Christadelphian church…26 Feb 2026HANSARDChristian Communities in PalestineDespite the horrific and truly devastating situation in Palestine, Christian communities continue to be steadfast and resilient in the face of war and destruction. Last month, the…26 Feb 2026HANSARDChurch Attendance: Christmas 2025While church attendance statistics for 2025 are still being collated, early indications suggest an increase in attendance at Advent and Christmas services. Indeed, churches have…26 Feb 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced Adoptions: Formal ApologyThe Church recognises the profound pain experienced by many mothers and adoptees affected by historical forced adoption practices, and it is sobering to hear the accounts from…26 Feb 2026HANSARDDeprived CommunitiesThe Church remains a major investor in deprived communities. Funding for the period from 2026 to 2028 has reached a record £430 million, focusing on strengthening ministry and…26 Feb 2026HANSARDChristian Communities in PalestineI commend my hon. Friend for being such a strong voice on this issue. The Church shares the concerns about the hostile new vetting restrictions and how they have disrupted…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Grenfell Tower Annual ReportI am pleased that the Government are on target to implement the inquiry’s recommendations. Nearly nine years on from this awful tragedy, the families and survivors need truth and…25 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillI commend my hon. Friend for his speech. We all have to admit that when the Conservatives came into government with the Liberal Democrats in 2010, they unleashed their social…03 Feb 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenI welcome the Government’s consultation on smartphone use and social media. Raising the minimum age is the right step towards protecting our children, as we know that social media…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith two out of three FCDO-funded programmes dedicated to disability inclusion coming to an end this year, what targets will the Government set to ensure that their remaining…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSEND: Blind and Partially Sighted Children16. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of SEND provision for blind and partially sighted children.19 Jan 2026HANSARDSEND: Blind and Partially Sighted ChildrenI welcome the work that the Minister is doing, and I look forward to our roundtable meeting. Research by Guide Dogs has found that 69% of non-specialist teachers said that they…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSafeguardingNo one will be surprised to hear that I agree with my hon. Friend; it is vital to restore confidence and trust. Work is being done across the country by local safeguarding…15 Jan 2026HANSARDSafeguardingLast year, the General Synod voted to reform safeguarding structures. Those reforms intend to ensure greater safeguarding, independent scrutiny and consistency of delivery across…15 Jan 2026HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeThe future of the listed places of worship scheme continues to feature heavily during Question Time, and over 200 Members have raised this issue. Faith communities with listed…15 Jan 2026HANSARDPersecuted Christians AbroadThe hon. Member has been a strong voice on this issue, and I welcome that. He rightly highlights that thousands of Christians are being killed because of their faith, and that…15 Jan 2026HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI agree with my hon. Friend that historic churches are often cornerstones of our local communities. Even if members of a community are not regular churchgoers, they also see those…15 Jan 2026HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeIt is good to hear how the scheme has benefited churches in my hon. Friend’s constituency. While I am not responsible for the Church in Wales, I can inform her that Wales has a…15 Jan 2026HANSARDPersecuted Christians AbroadYes, I do. I was pleased to attend the launch of the Open Doors world watch list here in Parliament yesterday, and to hear the powerful testimonies of those who have fled…15 Jan 2026