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HANSARDIsrael-Hamas War: DiplomacyI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. What recent engagement has my right hon. Friend had with Qatari counterparts in relation to their…11 Dec 2023HANSARDGender RecognitionLike millions of people across this country, including the LGB Alliance, I am concerned by the erosion of hard-won rights of women and girls, not least the right to female-only…06 Dec 2023HANSARDMiddle East: UK Military DeploymentsWe all ultimately want peace in the region, and we all want to see humanitarian aid getting through. I welcome what my right hon. Friend has said about HMS Diamond joining HMS…05 Dec 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsThe House, on both sides, wants to get Britain growing, and that is a great statement of intent. I am delighted that the Opposition parties agree with the Government and the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that fundamentally this is just a question of fairness? It is about supporting those who genuinely need our help, but when people choose welfare…27 Nov 2023HANSARDTelecoms Network ReplacementI am all in favour of new infrastructure being rolled out, and the replacement of old technologies with new ones. What discussions has the Minister had with the Department for…15 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Dormant Assets (Distribution of Money) (England) Order 2023Does my hon. Friend agree that even in affluent communities there are pockets of deprivation that need support across this country? Some of the worst affected places that are…15 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsGiven that inheritance tax is the least popular of all taxes at every income decile and that scrapping it would not be inflationary, will my right hon. Friend consider doing so?14 Nov 2023HANSARDPensions Triple LockI welcome my hon. Friend to her new role. Given that it is right that we look after our pensioners and ensure that people are well looked after in later life, it is important that…14 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureDoes my hon. Friend agree that people often forget about the huge amount of pension rights quite understandably provided to people in public service? Junior doctors who are…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureDoes my right hon. Friend agree that we have a structural problem because of our country’s ageing population, and that we need to have more children in this country so that we…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureIs it not also important for us to educate the public so that they know how much they can obtain from their local pharmacies rather than always relying on GP appointments or,…13 Nov 2023HANSARD Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipDespite what the naysayers on the Opposition Benches might say, is it not true that this deal benefits counties and nations across these isles and gives our farmers the…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCycling and Walking: InfrastructureWhile we all want to encourage and give people the freedom to travel how they wish, including by walking or cycling, will the Minister confirm that the Government are 100% not…13 Jul 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Cummins. I thank the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for opening the debate. As I see it, the debate on women’s…12 Jun 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexI am sure that the hon. Lady will deal with that in her comments and that she will be staying for the whole debate. I will conclude my remarks so that other Members can have their…12 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillI welcome my right hon. and learned Friend to his role as Lord Chancellor. I have been listening very carefully to what he has said in relation to suggestions made in all quarters…15 May 2023HANSARDHousing for Armed Forces PersonnelI welcome the investment that has been put in over the last seven years, which my hon. Friend the Minister mentions, but he is of course dealing with a backlog from the last 20…15 May 2023HANSARD Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationWill the hon. Lady give way?15 Mar 2023HANSARD Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationThe Chancellor always has people asking for more than he could possibly grant, but what I know is that everything that we on the Government Benches ask for is designed to help…15 Mar 2023