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HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekDoes the hon. Lady agree that the hostile environment affects not just the pregnant women themselves but may well affect black staff, who feel, as we have heard, frightened to…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekI just wanted to get that clear.14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekI think everyone present welcomes the establishment of the new office. The Minister has mentioned obesity, alcohol and smoking as risk factors in pregnancy; I take it she is not…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health Weekrose—14 Sept 2021HANSARDBlack Maternal Health WeekI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this important debate on an important subject. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Streatham (Bell Ribeiro-Addy), who made…14 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Secretary of State is quite correctly urging people to get vaccinated. He will be aware that, sadly, certain ethnic minorities have relatively low vaccine take-up, and we see…14 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistan PolicyI have listened with care to the Minister’s statement. Is she aware of how many British residents and passport holders will be very shocked to learn that the Government can offer…13 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanThe Prime Minister will be aware that the entire House is united in offering our respect and congratulations to the people at the grassroots who made the evacuation of British…06 Sept 2021HANSARD AfghanistanWe in this House and our constituents have all seen the chaos and speed of the Taliban takeover. One of the questions that we have to address today and in the days to come is: how…18 Aug 2021HANSARD BBC: Dyson ReportAll over the world, people are appalled by the dishonesty and cruelty of the way Martin Bashir secured his interview with a very vulnerable Princess Diana 25 years ago. It is…24 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and Gaza: CeasefireThe Minister will be aware that, around the world, people want to see an end to the violence and the rising death toll—both of Israelis and Palestinians—and to see a ceasefire,…19 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsI am sure that the entire House would like to join me in offering our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of Ballymurphy. But we also want to congratulate them and…13 May 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesThe Minister has accused people of criticising the report in bad faith. Is she really saying that Professor Michael Marmot, a world-renowned expert in public health, is acting out…20 Apr 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenOur thoughts and prayers are with Sarah Everard’s family. The Home Secretary will be aware that the whole nation was upset by the images of women who had come to a peaceful vigil…15 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Ethnic Minority DisparitiesThe Minister is insistent that the wildly disproportionate rate of infection and death among black, Asian and minority ethnic communities has nothing to do with the fact that they…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination: Vulnerable GroupsWhat estimate he has made of the level of covid-19 vaccination among (a) black and (b) white people in the most vulnerable groups.23 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccination: Vulnerable GroupsWill the Minister speak to Public Health England and ensure that local directors of public health make this information and other information in relation to specific cohorts…23 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe whole House has welcomed what the Secretary of State has had to say about the progress in fighting coronavirus, but he will be aware that there is a very real danger that one…09 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19The Government’s support package is welcome, but the Minister will be aware that many stakeholders do not think it goes far enough. There is a particular issue about students…03 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19The Prime Minister will be aware that, as school lessons move online, the cost of pay-as-you-go broadband is completely prohibitive for poor families in areas such as Hackney. He…06 Jan 2021