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HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillWith the leave of the House, I would like to say a few words of thanks. It has been a strange day. I cannot remember any time when a Bill has been interrupted by an urgent…25 Feb 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThrough the Derwent valley mills world heritage site, Derbyshire’s industrial heritage has been rightly recognised by UNESCO for its international importance. That brings value…24 Feb 2022HANSARD Child Sexual Exploitation by Organised NetworksIt is a delight to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Ms McVey, and I do not intend to detain the House for long. I congratulate the hon. Member for Rotherham…23 Feb 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast Sunday I marched with thousands of Derby County fans to Pride Park stadium to show support for Derby County football club, one of the football league’s founding members.…03 Feb 2022HANSARDForced Marriage and Child Marriage: Information in Schools11. What steps he is taking to provide information in schools for at-risk children on forced marriage and child marriage.31 Jan 2022HANSARDForced Marriage and Child Marriage: Information in SchoolsMy private Member’s Bill, the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, has its Third Reading on 25 February. We are approaching a crucial time for young people at risk…31 Jan 2022HANSARD English Football League Governance: Derby County FC(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport if she will make a statement on matters of English Football League governance surrounding…18 Jan 2022HANSARD English Football League Governance: Derby County FCI thank the Minister for his words. I spoke to the sports Minister last night, and I place on record that many Derbyshire colleagues completely support what we are doing to try to…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseCould we have a debate or a statement about developers that build on greenfield sites and do not tell the people who buy their houses that Japanese knotweed is present when they…13 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs the world improves with the vaccine programme that we have had and continue to have, which has been brilliant in this country, could I ask the Secretary of State to urge…13 Jan 2022HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George, and to bring the Bill through Committee. I have been working on it for more than four years, so it is good…12 Jan 2022HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillThe answer to the first question is yes, such a marriage would be recognised, because it took place in part of the United Kingdom, and the law is devolved. The answer to the…12 Jan 2022HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillThank you for allowing me a few more words, Sir George. I place on the record my thanks to everyone who has helped me get the Bill to this stage, including the charities that we…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateAs in South Africa, many people in this country have had covid, particularly young people and school age children. Can my right hon. Friend tell us what the estimation of that is…08 Dec 2021HANSARDUkraineThe Minister has said several times during this session that any incursion into Ukraine would be catastrophic for Russia and a big strategic mistake. Can she confirm that all…07 Dec 2021HANSARD Great British Railways: HeadquartersDoes my hon. Friend agree that the headquarters of the Great British Railways needs to be at the centre of the country in order to be able to service the whole country? Does he…24 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillSo obviously, the institution of marriage is a good thing. I do not ever want to stop people getting married. It is outdated to talk about people having children out of wedlock…19 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI thank my hon. Friend for making that point. As I mentioned to him earlier, I have been married a very, very long time, so obviously I agree. [ Interruption. ] Fifty-three years,…19 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillWas my hon. Friend aware that Northern Ireland is consulting on changing the law there? Obviously, he will be aware that Scotland has the same obligations as us to follow the…19 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI thank everyone who has taken part in this debate today, because it is a life-changing event. It will change the lives and life chances of millions of girls and young boys over…19 Nov 2021