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HANSARDPious Projects’ Paediatric Hospital: GazaThe al-Ahli hospital in Gaza, which is run by the Anglican church in Jerusalem, has repeatedly been bombed. Earlier this month the hospital compound was hit, killing five people,…24 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI will not take any interventions. It is clear that the Bill does not protect vulnerable patients from coercion. In 2021, the UN’s human rights experts raised concerns that, even…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI rise to speak to amendment 27, which would require the doses and types of lethal drugs to be properly licensed by the MHRA. It is important that I put it on the record that I do…13 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe sanctions imposed on the two Israeli Ministers are long overdue, but a welcome first step. I continue to ask the Minister and the Foreign Secretary: why are we still arming…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesIn relation to sanctions.10 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech, and she touches on developers. My new clause 67 focuses on developers’ obligations when they have committed, at the planning…09 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims of Domestic Abuse and ViolenceIn April, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner warned that without additional funding, London will see a sustained increase in violence against women and girls. My right hon.…03 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims of Domestic Abuse and Violence19. What steps her Department is taking to support victims of domestic abuse.03 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]I thank the Secretary of State for the work that she is doing in this regard. I am pleased to hear that the Bill requires guidance to be produced to enable authorities to make…02 Jun 2025HANSARDGaza: UK Nationals Visa SchemeThe situation in Gaza is beyond devastating. More than 54,000 lives have been lost. Hospitals are being bombed, people are being tortured and starvation is being used as a weapon…02 Jun 2025HANSARDGaza: UK Nationals Visa Scheme5. What assessment she has made of the potential merits of creating a visa scheme for people in Gaza related to UK nationals.02 Jun 2025HANSARDInterfaith CohesionThe Church is a presence in every constituency across the country, working alongside all faiths. Interfaith advisers work closely with local faith leaders, local authorities and…22 May 2025HANSARDInterfaith CohesionIf only, Mr Speaker—though I do have the right colours on this morning.22 May 2025HANSARDChurch Assets: Historical Link to SlaveryI thank the Mother of the House for the seven or eight questions that she has asked—she will forgive me if I write to her in response to many of those points. To reiterate, the…22 May 2025HANSARDNational Church Institutions: SafeguardingI thank my hon. Friend for continuing to rightly hold the Church to account on this issue. As he knows, in February the General Synod voted to adopt a partially independent…22 May 2025HANSARDOccupied Palestinian Territories: ChristiansThe hon. Member raises another crucial point. This is not just for the Church; everybody has a responsibility to support the efforts to bring about a ceasefire and peace in the…22 May 2025HANSARDInterfaith CohesionIt is a pleasure to congratulate the work of faith groups in my hon. Friend’s constituency, where there are good examples of different faith organisations coming together. The…22 May 2025HANSARDSame-sex couples: Church Blessing ServicesI am sure my hon. Friend will understand why I cannot comment on who the next Archbishop should be. The process is well under way, and I am sure that hon. Members will join me in…22 May 2025HANSARDChurch Assets: Historical Link to SlaveryThe forensic accounting research published in 2023 revealed that Queen Anne’s Bounty was linked with African chattel enslavement in two main ways: significant investments in the…22 May 2025HANSARDLeasehold: Value for MoneyI commend my hon. Friend for all the work she is doing on this important issue, which affects many constituencies, and it was a pleasure to meet her and members of that residents…22 May 2025