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HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillI am inclined to agree with that comment, as my Bill suggests, but it is something that needs to have more airing and more consideration. Detailed consideration in Committee would…23 Feb 2024HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillWith the leave of the House, I am very pleased that we have had such a good debate. It is laudable that so many Members in all parts of the House have taken the time to attend and…23 Feb 2024HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillMay I just respond to the other point that has been made? It is vital that this issue is considered properly and deeply. I hope very much that, if we are successful today, the…23 Feb 2024HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillIt is an issue that has to be considered carefully, and, indeed, it has been given a great deal of consideration and much debate.23 Feb 2024HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Second time. I have been a Member of Parliament for nearly 23 years. [Hon. Members: “No!] I know it is difficult to believe for some,…23 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is important that we discuss what happened last night in a moderate, reasonable and respectful way. We all have lessons to learn, but in order for those lessons to be learned…22 Feb 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Aid and ChildrenIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Ms Vaz. I begin by commending my hon. Friend the Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for introducing the debate,…08 Feb 2024HANSARDKurdistan Region of IraqIt is a pleasure to serve under you today, Ms Bardell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Filton and Bradley Stoke (Jack Lopresti) on securing this debate. He has been to…07 Feb 2024HANSARDIran: Freedom and DemocracyI commend the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for introducing this debate and the Backbench Business Committee for allowing the time for it. This debate is important…01 Feb 2024HANSARDCost of Living4. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the cost of living in Wales.31 Jan 2024HANSARDCost of LivingCitizens Advice Cymru has stated that during 2023, it referred over 21,000 people to food banks in Wales, almost double the number for 2021. What does that say about the impact of…31 Jan 2024HANSARDMiddle East: Conflict PreventionToday the middle east is in danger of seeing a major escalation of conflict, and whether it is in Gaza, the Red sea, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria or Jordan, we are seeing aggression. If…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaWe have had an excellent debate. It is true that it has been wide-ranging on occasions, but it has also been thoughtful, frank and, at times, passionate. I certainly hope that the…24 Jan 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaThank you.24 Jan 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaI am sure that Members have noted the hon. Gentleman’s comment, and am sure that when we have a detailed debate on that issue, his comment will weigh heavily on people’s minds.…24 Jan 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaI will make no comment about that. This debate is seriously important because, as I think we all agree, there has to be Government accountability for the action that they take. I…24 Jan 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very important point, which reinforces the essential point that action is not only justified and lawful, but necessary to prevent that kind of…24 Jan 2024HANSARDIran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under you, Mr Dowd. We, on this side of the House, welcome this statutory instrument. It puts into practice the commitment made by the Foreign Secretary…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Arms Export Licences: IsraelIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Sir Christopher. I begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Coventry South (Zarah Sultana) for securing this undoubtedly important…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Arms Export Licences: IsraelThe hon. Lady makes her point extremely well. That is why we need transparency. I cannot honestly respond to her question because I do not know; I do not think anybody knows,…12 Dec 2023