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HANSARDBlack History MonthOriginally, she was found on the steps of the local vicarage; she was a foundling. I do not think that I have ever admitted that, but the hon. Gentleman has prised it out of me.…24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I, too, wish Baroness Lawrence a very happy birthday. I congratulate the Minister on such a positive opening speech. How wonderful it is to have…24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthHear, hear! A little further on in my speech, I will mention some of that, but I have certainly learned even more from my right hon. Friend.24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthI will be coming on to that in my remarks. As a former Sports Minister, I am absolutely focused on highlighting the women’s game and, above all, making sure that sport is not…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseYou will know the importance of Uckfield hospital, Madam Deputy Speaker—a hospital that you previously represented and that your constituents enjoy using locally. Will the Leader…24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthI thank the hon. Gentleman, and I think that point makes the importance of today’s debate apparent. We on the Opposition Benches and all MPs in this House are so keen to champion…24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthWith the leave of the House, I am very grateful to respond to the debate on behalf of His Majesty’s official Opposition. I have been truly grateful to listen to so many heartfelt…24 Oct 2024HANSARDViolent Crime: Young PeopleHelping young people to stay safe, and to have somewhere to go and, crucially, someone to talk to, is key to their transition in life, particularly to prevent them from being…21 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceFourteen years!16 Oct 2024HANSARD Business ConfidenceI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention, about his community and the local economy in Northern Ireland. This matters so much. These people are stridently working to earn…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Business ConfidenceI thank my hon. Friend. She is absolutely right: I have had conversations in my own district of Mid Sussex about supporting diversification in the rural economy. If things were…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Business ConfidenceI thank the Minister for his response and will welcome him with gusto to the “Taste of East Grinstead and Uckfield” event. I will forgive his amnesia about the national insurance…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Business ConfidenceI beg to move, That this House has considered business confidence. It is a pleasure Mrs Harris, to serve under your chairmanship today. “Sustained economic growth is the only…15 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Conservative Government introduced the hugely successful opt-out HIV and hepatitis testing programme for A&Es in London, Brighton, Blackpool and Manchester, with a £20 million…09 Oct 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI welcome the ministerial team to their places. The Conservative Government launched the £100 million violence against women and girls strategy in our determination to make our…09 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsI thank the Minister for kindly giving way. This policy will have an economic impact in each and every constituency: on librarians, on maintenance people and on those who work in…08 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ExemptionsNobody here is not interested in a positive educational experience for all children in all our constituencies, in all establishments. My own youngsters have enjoyed brilliant…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsWill the Minister give way?08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsMy youngsters have had a mix of excellent learning, including in nursery and in state education, as have youngsters in many families. I have a personal and constituency interest…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsWill the Minister give way?08 Oct 2024