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HANSARD Energy Bill [Lords]I rise to speak in support of new clause 35. My amendment is about funding for decarbonising homes and I hope Members across the House will agree that it is badly needed. Our…05 Sept 2023HANSARDClimate Change: Economic Impact2. What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of climate change on the economy.05 Sept 2023HANSARDClimate Change: Economic ImpactA recent report from Carbon Tracker found a huge disconnect between what scientists expect from climate change and what our financial system is prepared for, with flawed economic…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Two-child Benefit Cap and Child PovertyIs the Minister aware of the recent study by the London School of Economics, published last month, that found that the two-child benefit cap policy has not increased employment…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillIn Nottingham, we have significant numbers of people, including Hongkongers and those from other parts of the world, who have fled from many countries perpetrating human rights…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillThis Bill is anti-democratic and anti-human rights. It frustrates peace efforts in the middle east and it is an obstacle to social justice everywhere. As such, it has been…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade Agreement14. What steps her Department has taken to ensure that the free trade agreement with Israel complies with the UK’s obligations in section 5 of United Nations Security Council…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIsrael: Free Trade AgreementI welcome the Minister’s restatement of Government policy in his previous answer, but if the UK signs a trade deal without a territorial clause defining the border between Israel…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsRecent research by a former chief competition economist to the European Commission—shared with me by Unite the union—estimates that average UK mobile phone bills could rise by up…29 Jun 2023HANSARDImport and Sale of FurIt is clear from the Minister’s words that she understands the importance of animal welfare and the impact that fur farming has, not just on animal welfare but on the environment…27 Jun 2023HANSARDImport and Sale of FurI thank the hon. Member for securing such an important debate. He is making extremely powerful comments, but what does he make of the comments of Mike Moser, the former chief…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Nottingham IncidentI send my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims of yesterday’s attacks and wish a full recovery to those injured. I also thank those in the emergency…14 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. More than one in 10 social care roles are vacant, and the biggest culprit in this recruitment and retention crisis is low pay. According to recent TUC analysis, a £15 an hour…06 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Over 1 million households are waiting for social homes, including more than 9,000 in Nottingham alone, but rather than expanding our council housing stock, there was a net…05 Jun 2023HANSARDUkrainian HolodomorI completely agree with the points made by my hon. Friend. I know he has been working closely with the Ukrainian centre in Reading. What further deepened that immense trauma was…25 May 2023HANSARDUkrainian HolodomorI commend the hon. Member for Mid Derbyshire (Mrs Latham) for securing this important debate. I start with the recent testimonies of Petro Mohalat and Oleksandra Zaharova, two…25 May 2023HANSARDBill of Rights Bill5. Whether it remains his Department's policy to progress the Bill of Rights Bill.16 May 2023HANSARDBill of Rights BillThe Human Rights Act 1998 is an essential piece of legislation that protects us all from abuses of power, yet the Bill of Rights Bill proposes to scrap it, weakening human rights…16 May 2023HANSARD Corporate Profit and InflationMy hon. Friend is making some excellent points. Is he aware of comments made last month by the International Monetary Fund’s chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas? He said…16 May 2023