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HANSARD Business of the HouseOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. As a fellow Doncaster MP, it is only right that I thank Madam Deputy Speaker, the right hon. Member for Doncaster Central (Dame Rosie…23 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst, let me put on the record my thanks to you, Madam Deputy Speaker. You were very kind to me when I first entered this place, and it has not been forgotten. I would also like…23 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Labour Mayor of South Yorkshire has been given colossal sums of money by this Government. Sadly, it appears that he chooses to spend it on Sheffield supertrams and Sheffield’s…16 May 2024HANSARD Relationships, Sex and Health Education: Statutory GuidanceToday is a very good day. From what I have read and from what I have heard the Secretary of State say at the Dispatch Box, this guidance is what we have been waiting for. I thank…16 May 2024HANSARDSmartphones and Social Media: ChildrenI thank my hon. Friend for her excellent speech. Does she agree that we could do the following three things? We could ban smartphones in schools, ban social media up to the age of…14 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe best way for a business to thrive and for customers to receive a great service is for companies to employ individuals on merit. Does the Chancellor agree that the recent…07 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseHayfield Lane Primary School in Doncaster is a great school, with great teachers, a great head, Mrs Tempest, and wonderful children. Sadly, the Labour Mayor of Labour-controlled…02 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration: International Co-operation4. What diplomatic steps he is taking to strengthen international co-operation on tackling illegal migration.30 Apr 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration: International Co-operationGiven the success of the agreement with Albania, which has considerably reduced the number of illegal immigrants crossing by small boats, does the Minister believe that more of…30 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingOn 7 May, surrounded by her family, Shanti Di Corte was euthanised. She was 23 years old. Six years earlier, on 22 March 2016, Shanti had been at Brussels airport when terrorists…29 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingWill the hon. Member give way?29 Apr 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI have spent four years in this position, and as with most things in life, the more time we spend doing a job, the better we get at it. I feel that is true in this place, and I…16 Apr 2024HANSARDCass ReviewI have called out this ideology locally, and here in Westminster with colleagues, at every opportunity available to me. At last, it appears that the world is waking up to this…15 Apr 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureIt has been a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Dr Huq. I thank my hon. Friend the Minister. I do not know whether I am allowed to say this, but I think she is a…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureI beg to move, That this House has considered Easter, Christian culture and heritage. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I thank the Backbench Business…21 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsSadly, Marks & Spencer announced yesterday that it would be closing its store in Doncaster, but would be expanding its operation to a retail outlet where there is free parking.…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureMy hon. Friend is right. The group of Christian creators on TikTok we met yesterday were wonderful. It was a joy to meet these fantastic young people, who are all spreading the…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureI agree with every single word of my hon. Friend’s contribution. As I said, this is not just about society’s relationship with Christianity; it is the individual’s relationship…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureMy hon. Friend said in 30 seconds what has taken me 18 minutes to say, so I thank him for his contribution. He is completely right. As I was saying, I am sure there must be a way…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureI thank my right hon. Friend for his contribution. I know that he believes, as I do, that the truth is in the Bible and is in the name of Jesus Christ. If the Christian culture of…21 Mar 2024