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HANSARDUK Support for Stability in LibyaOther books are available!18 Oct 2023HANSARDUK Support for Stability in LibyaI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate. He is outlining the relatively recent history of Libya. Does he agree that there could well be progress not only in Libya,…18 Oct 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefI commend the hon. Member and all the other Members who engage on this important issue on an ongoing basis. She is outlining a whole series of international incidents and issues.…19 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe scale of the illegal drugs problem in prisons was such that five years ago the Government introduced a programme that cost £100 million. Has the problem got worse or improved…12 Sept 2023HANSARDFinancial Education in SchoolsI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on what would at any time in our recent history have been a timely debate. On the point about those 11.5 million people, most of them in the…06 Sept 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThe Secretary of State is outlining the difficulty surrounding this entire process. Given the convoluted, protracted nature of this for such a long time and given what inevitably…06 Sept 2023HANSARDElectricity GenerationI thank the Secretary of State for that response, but can he indicate to people who are concerned about recent newspaper speculation on the future of generation and supply in…06 Sept 2023HANSARDElectricity Generation8. What recent discussions he has held with the Department for the Economy officials on electricity generation and supply after 30 September 2023.06 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Chancellor accept that many people see income tax rates at the moment as exceptionally punitive, and does he also accept that there is a need to move as quickly as…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Non-disclosure Agreements in the WorkplaceI thank the right hon. Lady for giving way and commend her on securing this topical and timely debate. Does she agree with me about the costs? No matter where it occurs in what…05 Sept 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit DeductionsMy hon. Friend has succinctly summed up the issues in the letter from his constituent. Does he agree that faith-based food bank providers in my constituency, his and others are…19 Jul 2023HANSARDPharmacy ServicesWill the Minister undertake to liaise closely with local community pharmacy representative groups to ensure that the excellent work they have been doing can be maximised,…11 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget (No. 2) BillWas the hon. Gentleman’s attention drawn to a report in The Daily Telegraph on Saturday, where a Marks & Spencer senior executive pointed out that some of the issues they were…10 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State outlined the progress being made on small modular nuclear reactors. Can he provide an estimate of how many there might be within 10 years?04 Jul 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023What about in circumstances that could well happen in Northern Ireland, such as when not only an individual parent but parents in a school collectively decide that they do not…26 Jun 2023HANSARD British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) BillHopefully the Bill will proceed with support from both sides. On a directly related matter, the Minister will be aware that there are thousands of citizens across the United…06 Jun 2023HANSARDAfghan Women and GirlsMy hon. Friend raises an important point about freedom of expression in Afghanistan. Does he agree that when politicians in western countries express empathy or demand support for…06 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivate Rented Sector: RegulationDoes the hon. Member agree that one factor that should be taken into account is Government support for greater availability of good-quality social housing, which would help to…24 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsA more rapid escalation towards net zero could be achieved by a significant increase in electric vehicle charging points, particularly in areas where there are very few, such as…23 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen the Secretary of State holds discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the Illegal Migration Bill, will he ensure that the public perception that there is a massive distinction…16 May 2023