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HANSARD International Human Rights Abuses: UK ResponseI congratulate the hon. Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen) on securing the debate, which is an important opportunity to raise very challenging situations around the world. She is…24 Jan 2024HANSARD International Human Rights Abuses: UK ResponseThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. Those international bodies must have a purpose. If countries such as the United Kingdom will not show a lead, who will? I fully support and…24 Jan 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ3. What exactly is it about the prospect of deportation to Rwanda that make the Government think it will be such a deterrent to asylum seekers? Do they think that life in Rwanda…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am not sure why we have to be frightened of foreign courts. What exactly is wrong with a foreign court?17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIs this British exceptionalism? Is the right hon. Gentleman making the case that the ECHR should no longer apply only to the UK? Or is he saying that it is not fit for purpose…17 Jan 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe Committee of the whole House has gone through the Bill and not made any of the varying and contradictory amendments from the varying and contradictory factions of the Tory…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Billrose —17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWhat a privilege it is to follow the former Home Secretary. The debate has really lit up. There were comparisons earlier between the debate and the next episode in a box set, but…17 Jan 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe hon. Member for Rhondda (Sir Chris Bryant) also asked that question. If it is so attractive to come to the United Kingdom and nothing else has been a deterrent—if the risk to…16 Jan 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIf Rwanda is a safe and secure place in which asylum seekers can live comfortable and productive lives, why should the prospect of being sent there be a deterrent?16 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2024It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Cummins. Having once served on the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, I entirely agree about the incredible…15 Jan 2024HANSARDUK Musicians: European Tours8. What steps she is taking to support UK musicians seeking to tour in Europe.11 Jan 2024HANSARDUK Musicians: European ToursGlasgow North is home to many talented musicians, some of whom play in Scotland’s world-class orchestras, but the Association of British Orchestras has warned that the removal of…11 Jan 2024HANSARDFinance BillIs this not the problem? If we do not invest in people’s health and wellbeing, in the long term it will cost the NHS, social services and the Department for Work and Pensions even…10 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesI am grateful to all Members who have taken part today. The hon. Member for East Londonderry (Mr Campbell) spoke about the return on investment. The hon. Member for Strangford…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and we will come on to that as the debate continues. It is exactly as I was saying: we met people who had been affected by trachoma, but…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. I think that the point he makes will come through in all the contributions and evidence that we hear today. The evidence shows that, as…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMalaria and Neglected Tropical DiseasesI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of the UK in ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases. Thank you, Mrs Harris, and a very happy new year to you too. It…09 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineOver Christmas, I heard from a constituent whose sister and her sister’s four children are stuck in Gaza. If there were a ceasefire, it might be easier for them to leave Gaza. If…08 Jan 2024HANSARDChristmas, Christianity and CommunitiesOf course—I beg forgiveness from the Father of the House, and indeed the chair of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and chair of the Procedure Committee, who also appeared towards the…19 Dec 2023