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HANSARD Business of the HouseStronger safeguards are needed to stop online consumers choosing “buy now, pay later” options to pay for products without knowing the risks. As new research by Which? reveals,…13 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn response to the news that all Tory MSPs and the leader of the Tories in Scotland have called for the Prime Minister’s resignation following his covid-rule-breaking party, the…13 Jan 2022HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills: VATThe Business Minister said it was a “mistake” for the UK Government to withdraw support for the UK’s gas storage site in 2017. That site provided 70% of UK storage capacity and…11 Jan 2022HANSARDBuilding SafetyI wish to echo the sentiments from across the House on the work Jack Dromey did on this issue and his campaigning to get justice for those affected. It has been almost five years…10 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn 18 March, my private Member’s Bill on statutory paid bereavement leave for all who lose a close family member will be before this House. It builds on the excellent Parental…06 Jan 2022HANSARDSecond Homes and Holiday Lets: Rural CommunitiesI am delighted to participate in the debate, and I extend my thanks to the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) for bringing it forward. An over-supply of second…06 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Christmas Parties InvestigationLike most ordinary people, I have no idea what the difference is between a gathering and a party, and I note that the Minister has been unable to clarify that. Given the complete…09 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThere is a plethora of websites run by private companies masquerading as UK Government websites, offering assistance with things such as renewing driving licences and passports.…09 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Funding: Scottish BordersThe Institute for Public Policy Research has pointed out that the UK shared prosperity funding of £1.5 billion from 2025 falls far short of the £11 billion that would have been…29 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn contrast to what the Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the hon. Member for Harborough (Neil O’Brien), said in his earlier answer, the…29 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMost countries in Africa missed the World Health Organisation target for a mere 10% of their populations to be vaccinated by the end of last month as they struggled to secure…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseToday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, so will the Leader of the House make a statement on the UK Government’s progress towards ratifying…25 Nov 2021HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: 40th Anniversary of UN DeclarationIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce). I am delighted once again to participate in a debate on freedom of religion or belief. Sadly, such debates…25 Nov 2021HANSARDBlack Friday: Financial ProductsI begin by paying tribute to the hon. Member for Walthamstow (Stella Creasy) for bringing the debate and for all her work in this area. As the Christmas shopping season gets fully…23 Nov 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: EU NegotiationsThe Minister must know that the Tories are playing with fire. Threatening not to implement a deal signed 11 months ago would be outrageous. What does the Minister believe the…18 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWith soaring energy prices and the abandonment of the triple lock, Age UK has warned of older people’s not being able to afford to keep their homes adequately heated this winter.…18 Nov 2021HANSARDChronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseLike so many speakers before me, I will begin by paying tribute to the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mike Amesbury) for bringing forward this important debate on chronic…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Supporting Single Parents into WorkThe hon. Lady is perhaps about to tell us that a child of a single parent family is much more likely to grow up in poverty. She also pointed out that single parents are much more…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Supporting Single Parents into WorkDoes the hon. Lady agree that as well as the measures she is talking about, organisations such as the Department for Work and Pensions and the child maintenance service need to…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Billrose—15 Nov 2021