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HANSARDCombat Air StrategyThe Combat Air Strategy was launched a year ago on the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow, at the birthplace of aviation. It re-affirmed the Government’s commitment to the…22 Jul 2019HANSARDArmed Force Pay Review Body Report 2019I am today announcing the Government’s decision on pay rises for the armed forces. The Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) has made its recommendation for the 2019-20 pay award…22 Jul 2019HANSARDOverseas Detainees: Detention and InterviewingOn 20 May 2019, in response to an urgent question, I made a statement to Parliament on Ministry of Defence internal policy with regard to the receipt and sharing of intelligence…18 Jul 2019HANSARDOffice for Tackling InjusticesOn Friday 12 July, the Prime Minister announced the creation of the Office for Tackling Injustices. This is a new organisation that will hold the Government and wider society to…15 Jul 2019HANSARDInappropriate Behaviour in the Armed Forces: ReviewIn April of this year a report was commissioned to look into inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces. Our armed forces are the pride of our nation, and have a hard-won…15 Jul 2019HANSARDEqualities HubThe hub will hold those Departments to account. It will have some new tools to do that: better data and the ability to look at the multiple disadvantages that individuals face.…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend, particularly for the work she has done in focusing both domestically and internationally on this issue. As I said in my opening statement, we are today…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlthough I am sure that there will be a lot of column inches and debate about the Prime Minister’s legacy, one of the things she can be proud of is setting up the Race Disparity…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe consultation has finished, and some funding is ring-fenced as part of the inclusive transport strategy for ensuring that audio-visual equipment is installed on buses. The…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAll workers should be safe and able to thrive at work. Workplace harassment reflects an unacceptable sense of power, entitlement and disrespect towards others. Today I have…11 Jul 2019HANSARDWorkplace Gender EqualityThe cross-Government gender equality road map sets out our plans to address the persistent gender barriers that people face at every stage of their life. It addresses the…11 Jul 2019HANSARDEqualities HubThe hon. Gentleman raises a very good point. My hon. and learned Friend the Minister of State, Ministry of Justice recently visited some women’s prisons and spoke to people there…11 Jul 2019HANSARDEqualities HubThe new Equalities Hub includes the Government Equalities Office, the race disparity unit and the new disability unit. Not only does it bring together the parts of Government that…11 Jul 2019HANSARDWorkplace Gender EqualityI would be delighted to join my hon. Friend in highlighting that fantastic example and congratulating all involved on its success. In order to improve gender representation in…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, I thank the hon. Gentleman for his kind words. It will not be my last Women and Equalities questions; I just may be sitting in a different place. I agree, absolutely, that…11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf the hon. Lady would give me the details of that case, I will be very happy to look at it.11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. There is work going on to build further capacity in police forces across the four nations. The UK is also making a major contribution…11 Jul 2019HANSARDOpposite-sex Civil PartnershipThis Government want to see more people joined in a legal union, in the way they want, with the person they love. Greater commitment leads to greater family stability, and greater…10 Jul 2019HANSARDVeterans: RecognitionMy right hon. Friend will know my views on this matter. Although we have obligations under the Stormont House agreement and have to approach these things in different ways, our…08 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree that more needs to be done, and indeed Members of this House can help us do this as well. Community engagement is vital —[Interruption.] Indeed, I understand that the hon.…08 Jul 2019