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HANSARDBlack History MonthMy hon. Friend is right. There is a danger that people looking in think that we are always adversarial, and this Chamber can certainly be adversarial, but I tell people that…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade EnvoysI congratulate my hon. Friend on her appointment as the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to Iceland and Norway. Our new trade envoys are strengthening commercial ties in their…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade EnvoysI am pleased to say that on 8 July, the UK signed the new, improved trade deal with Norway and Iceland. It is the most advanced trade deal that both countries have ever signed,…21 Oct 2021HANSARDExport of Financial ServicesMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct. As someone who has come from a financial services background, I have felt the regulator’s hand on my shoulder, so I do understand that…21 Oct 2021HANSARD Pride MonthWill the hon. Lady give me one moment? I may answer her question, or I may not. With regard to conversion therapy, as announced in the Queen’s Speech, the Government will bring…01 Jul 2021HANSARD Pride MonthThe issue of the role of faith is obviously very difficult. From a personal point of view, representing a very diverse constituency, I realise the challenges that any Government…01 Jul 2021HANSARD Pride MonthI thank the shadow Minister for that question. I can only promise to take that back to my colleagues in the Government Equalities Office. As she knows, I am not a portfolio…01 Jul 2021HANSARD Pride MonthFirst, I have to say that I am in something of an invidious position because normally I stand behind the Chair urging Ministers to be short. Now I am in the position of having to…01 Jul 2021