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HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI thank my hon. Friend for raising that point. The whole point of the Bill is to stop young people being victims, because they are. Even if there is a prosecution, we should not…19 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. For many people I speak to, it is a shock for them to learn that child marriage is not illegal in this country already, and…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) 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 It is outdated to talk about people having children out of wedlock…19 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI thank the Secretary of State for his intervention. When he got the opportunity to present a private Member’s Bill, he took this Bill on and wanted to take it through, but the…19 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that point. We have seen that in the case of FGM, where we have had only one case. That was where a child had to testify against a family member who had…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 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 2021HANSARDAutomated External Defibrillators: Public AccessThis is an incredibly important debate. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that AEDs should be put on public buildings? Those buildings are not open 24/7 and the AEDs should be…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Trophy Hunting Imports Ban: Endangered SpeciesI beg to move, That this House has considered banning trophy hunting imports and the protection of endangered species. It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr…03 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAll three of Derby’s MPs are supporting Derby’s bid to become the UK city of culture in 2025. Derbyshire’s industrial heritage as the home of the world’s first factory is well…23 Sept 2021HANSARDInjunction to Protect the M25I commend the Minister for his action. It is about time those people learnt that they cannot make unpeaceful protests, which have an impact on the lives of so many people going…22 Sept 2021HANSARDGreat British Railways: Headquarters20. If he will outline the process for selecting the location of the headquarters of Great British Railways.09 Sept 2021HANSARDGreat British Railways: HeadquartersThe Minister will be aware of the central role that Derby has played in the history of British rail transport. Derby has also invested in the future of the industry, with local…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish to put on record my admiration and support for the Samaritans and the work that they do, and to congratulate my local Derby branch, which is celebrating 60 years of…09 Sept 2021HANSARDInternational Aid: Treasury UpdateI rise really very sadly today, because like everybody else I stood on a manifesto that said that we would honour that 0.7% commitment, and I was there when we voted on it…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI heard from pilots at the travel day of action about the disaster facing their industries if coronavirus restrictions are not relaxed soon. As the Minister will know, our…06 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilI thank the hon. Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion), who chairs the International Development Committee, for securing this debate. I concur with practically every single speech…30 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsI absolutely applaud the Prime Minister’s determination to provide 12 years of quality education for girls. It is something that he has done for many years, but with the FCDO…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateMy right hon. Friend has taken the wedding industry up to the top of the hill and told them they can open up without restrictions, but marched them down again and said, “Only if…14 Jun 2021