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HANSARDDisability Action PlanAccording to the charity Sense, 85% of people with complex disabilities are worried about the rising cost of living. The Minister’s predecessor said that the disability action…05 Feb 2024HANSARD Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Member for that intervention. Just as the Government’s aspirations go by those figures, we must likewise respect the figures of the Office for Budget…29 Jan 2024HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI am sure the Minister will have seen the harrowing ITV News interview and subsequent video of an innocent Palestinian civilian brandishing a white flag in a so-called Gaza safe…29 Jan 2024HANSARD Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]It is an honour and privilege to close today’s enthralling debate on behalf of His Majesty’s official Opposition. Tonight, as we consider Second Reading of this important Bill, it…29 Jan 2024HANSARDSMEs: Operating CostsSo are we!25 Jan 2024HANSARDSMEs: Access to FinanceSmall and medium-sized enterprises are a vital part of a thriving global economy, yet 49% of British SMEs say that they lack the time or resources to sell internationally. They…25 Jan 2024HANSARD International Human Rights Abuses: UK ResponseWith regard to Kashmir, many of my Slough constituents continue to be concerned about the safety, security and wellbeing of their family and friends. Does my hon. Friend agree…24 Jan 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Covid-192. Whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of public procurement processes under covid-19 emergency regulations.18 Jan 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Covid-19I am deeply saddened by the death of our dear friend Sir Tony Lloyd. I fear that the Procurement Act will allow for the same horrific waste of taxpayers’ money and the approach to…18 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. In light of the shocking revelation that only 2% of the tip-offs received by the Government’s covid fraud hotline are being actively pursued, can the Secretary of State…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent is one of six British Sikhs on an “enemies of the state” hit list of 20, broadcast on certain sections of the Indian media. We have seen shocking revelations by the…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeWill the right hon. Member give way?18 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeI congratulate the right hon. Member on having secured today’s debate, especially given that at least 10 people have sadly committed suicide. It is of course essential that…18 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. My constituents often have to wait months to elicit a response for their asylum or Home Office queries. Given the Conservative Government’s persistent failure to effectively…15 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesThe death and destruction in Gaza is intolerable. Well over 20,000 children and innocent civilians have already been killed by Israeli forces, more than 100 Israeli hostages are…15 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill The Labour party has long called for a ban on live exports for fattening and slaughter from and through Great Britain. Why does my hon. Friend think the Government have taken so…15 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill (Instruction)Would the Minister term the conundrum posed by the Democratic Unionist party as one of the Brexit benefits that the Government have so often extolled the virtues of?15 Jan 2024HANSARD Great Western Main LineI congratulate the hon. Member on securing today’s debate. I recently met the GWR managing director Mark Hopwood and his team because many of my Slough constituents were angered…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesIndeed, our battle against malaria and NTDs is not just a struggle for survival but a reflection of our collective humanity. Does the right hon. Lady agree with me that it is a…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesAs a vice-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on malaria and neglected tropical diseases, I thank my hon. Friend for her leadership as chair of our APPG. I also thank her…09 Jan 2024