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HANSARD Powering Up BritainThe Minister spoke of making policy on the hoof, so I wonder why the Government’s policy seems to be chasing a unicorn. What happens if the unicorn of carbon capture and storage…30 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I direct the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as I receive help from the Refugee, Asylum and Migration…27 Mar 2023HANSARD SEND and Alternative ProvisionI declare an interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on special educational needs and disabilities. I also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyspraxia…06 Mar 2023HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme AnniversaryNot to disagree—that is correct, and it is fantastic. But again, this is a problem in the Ukraine family scheme. People are not getting that extra payment, but they are getting…01 Mar 2023HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme AnniversaryThe Minister has referred to the housing issues, but one of the other uncertainties for families is the lack of clarity about family reunification rights under the different…01 Mar 2023HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme AnniversaryI completely agree. Where things have worked well, we should be learning lessons and rolling those lessons out across the country—across all the countries of Great Britain. We…01 Mar 2023HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme AnniversaryI beg to move, That this House has considered the anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship today, Mr Dowd. I refer Members to my…01 Mar 2023HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme AnniversaryApologies for my earlier use of “you”, Mr Dowd. I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has taken part in today’s debate. We heard about personal experiences from the…01 Mar 2023HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme AnniversaryWill the Minister give way?01 Mar 2023HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Harris. I thank the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for securing the debate and for all her work on the APPG, which I am…28 Feb 2023HANSARDEnergy Charter TreatyThe energy charter treaty allows fossil fuel companies to sue Governments for loss of profits caused by decarbonising. Does the Minister agree that any treaty that punishes…28 Feb 2023HANSARDEnergy Charter Treaty2. What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the potential scope of a co-ordinated withdrawal from the energy charter treaty.28 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast month Carla, a parent in my constituency, suffered a serious head injury after a large piece of cladding flew off the school building, striking her on the head. Thankfully,…27 Feb 2023HANSARDOpen Season for WoodcockIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Caroline. I thank the Petitions Committee for this debate and the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis) for…27 Feb 2023HANSARDLGBT History MonthAbsolutely. As I have said throughout my speech, I do not think prejudice is defined by one part of this. We are learning collectively, and I am happy for people to make mistakes,…02 Feb 2023HANSARDLGBT History MonthI just want to say “Thank you so much” to the Backbench Business Committee, the hon. Members who proposed the debate and all hon. Members on both sides of the House for their…02 Feb 2023HANSARDLGBT History MonthThat is an absolute travesty—we should sort that out. My hon. Friend has led the way through such tricky times and through such prejudice. She has been a champion and was the…02 Feb 2023HANSARDEngagementsYes, Mr Speaker. My apologies: I forgot to refer the House to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests on the support that I receive from RAMP—the Refugee,…25 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Refugees and campaigners are gathered today outside Parliament to highlight the impact of the hostile environment—from Rwanda, to deaths in the channel and the latest scandal…25 Jan 2023HANSARDEngagementsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.25 Jan 2023