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HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesI agree that we need to have a mature discussion, but I should let the hon. Gentleman know that the commission and its chair have been misrepresented on the comments about…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesMy right hon. Friend is right. It is important that we in Government do not inadvertently promote people who are pushing divisive narratives, and I will look into his request and…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesI thank the right hon. Lady for her question. I think I should again clarify what the commission says on the existence of racism. It states: “Overt and outright racism persists in…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesI thank my right hon. Friend for her question, and I pay tribute to her for setting up the Race Disparity Unit, which has allowed us to carry out so much forensic research. On the…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesBefore I begin to answer the hon. Lady’s questions, I would like to point out that the PM wrote to devolved Administrations shortly after the commission was established to invite…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesI thank the Father of the House for his question and for his comments, which I completely agree with. The issue he describes around education back in the day is actually something…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesYes, that is absolutely right: I do agree. We need to focus on what works and why, as well as what does not and why, so that we can target our resources where they will be most…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesI completely agree with my hon. Friend and I thank him very much for telling us about his personal experience working with Dr Tony Sewell. I believe that Keith Fraser, one of the…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesMy hon. Friend is right that local authorities have a very important role to play in this space. I am very pleased that he has actually read the recommendation and not just the…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesIt is quite clear that the hon. Lady did not read the statement, which I sent to her in advance, and she clearly did not listen to it as I read it out. She is clearly determined…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesWith permission, Mr Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on our work to examine inequality across the population and set out a new, positive agenda for change. The…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesIf the hon. Lady has a comprehensive proposal about that, she can write to me and we will consider it in the light of the Government response.20 Apr 2021HANSARDDraft Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021.14 Apr 2021HANSARDDraft Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021I thank the hon. Lady for her contribution to the debate and for the Opposition’s broad support for carbon pricing and the draft instruments. She asked whether we are still…14 Apr 2021HANSARDDraft Recognised Auction Platforms (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Auctioning Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. The two draft instruments relate to the UK emissions trading scheme or ETS. At the end of the transition period, the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillOn behalf of my constituents, I join Members across the House in expressing my deepest sympathies to Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family on the death of His Royal Highness…13 Apr 2021HANSARDSafer Streets for WomenI think I can certainly say that I personally agree with my right hon. Friend. I do know that these issues have been looked at by the Under-Secretary of State for the Home…24 Mar 2021HANSARDSafer Streets for WomenThe tragic death of Sarah Everard has reminded us that we need to work together to ensure women do not feel at risk of harm on our streets. Since this senseless tragedy, we have…24 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is quite wrong to say that the Government are taking no action on tackling violence against women. We will be publishing a new strategy in spring 2021, which will help to…24 Mar 2021HANSARDSafer Streets for WomenI share my hon. Friend’s concern. No one should feel unsafe walking on the street, least of all those who are doing valuable work in the community like Drop Zone. I hope he can…24 Mar 2021