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HANSARD UkraineThe Defence Secretary himself has said that the Conservatives have “hollowed out and underfunded” our armed forces, so why is he still pushing ahead with further cuts to the…11 May 2023HANSARD National Minimum WageI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the national minimum wage; and for connected purposes. Before I begin, I want to place on record that…02 May 2023HANSARD SudanThere have been many reports of rape and sexual violence during the conflict in Sudan. Can the Minister advise the House on what steps the Government are taking to enable proper…02 May 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeThe River Mersey in the great north-west of England meanders through the heart of the region and connects the great cities of Manchester and Liverpool. For centuries, it was the…25 Apr 2023HANSARDRail ServicesDuring the period of Avanti’s improvement plan, the operator had the highest proportion on record of trains running more than 15 minutes late. By the Secretary of State’s own…20 Mar 2023HANSARDUkrainian Refugees: HomelessnessI thank the Minister for giving way; she is being very generous with her time. She spoke about local authorities having an obligation to find Ukrainians homes where there has been…14 Mar 2023HANSARDUkrainian Refugees: Homelessnessrose —14 Mar 2023HANSARDUkrainian Refugees: HomelessnessI begin by paying tribute to the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for doing so much to secure this debate. He speaks with authority and conviction on these matters, and…14 Mar 2023HANSARD Silicon Valley BankFirst pension funds and liability driven investments, now the collapse of SVB UK. Is it not time for a systematic review of the risks that sharply rising interest rates pose to…13 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillThe Government have failed to build a system that takes on the refugee and migrant-related challenges of this century, shows compassion to those who so desperately need it and…13 Mar 2023HANSARDIntegrated Review RefreshThe extra funding being made available to the BBC World Service is particularly welcome. The World Service does an admirable job of supplying news in a world of disinformation, so…13 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillThe Rwandan Government have said that they are able to take only 200 people. Can the Home Secretary tell the House what will happen to the 44,800 others who are waiting in the…07 Mar 2023HANSARDChange of Name by Registered Sex OffendersI congratulate and pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion), who has done and said so much on this issue. When it comes to the protection of the…02 Mar 2023HANSARDChange of Name by Registered Sex OffendersI thank the Minister for giving way; she has been very generous with her time. As legislators in this place, we have a privileged position in representing our constituents, and we…02 Mar 2023HANSARDChange of Name by Registered Sex OffendersOn that specific point, will the Minister give way?02 Mar 2023HANSARD Homes for Ukraine Scheme AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Olivia Blake) for leading this hugely significant debate…01 Mar 2023HANSARDPrepayment Meters: Forced InstallationThe news that British Gas broke into the homes of vulnerable people to force-fit prepayment meters is shocking, but bears little surprise to anyone who has had to interact with…28 Feb 2023HANSARDPrepayment Meters: Forced Installation18. How many households had forced installations of prepayment meters in 2022.28 Feb 2023HANSARDRent Controls: Local GovernmentMore than 40 households have been served with a section 21 notice every single day since the Government first announced their intention to scrap such notices. That is a total of…20 Feb 2023HANSARDDraft Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Davies. I thank the Minister for that explanation of the purpose of the instrument before us. We welcome the introduction of the…01 Feb 2023