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HANSARDDomestic Abuse Commissioner4. What assessment she has made of the potential merits of making the role of domestic abuse commissioner a full-time position.28 Oct 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse CommissionerI welcome the appointment of Nicole Jacobs to the role of championing the needs of survivors of domestic abuse. As a social worker, I know that children are at serious risk of…28 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Glasgow South West (Chris Stephens), who made a passionate speech, especially in respect of the women born in the 1950s who have been…23 Oct 2019HANSARDRape Convictions3. For what reasons the proportion of rape cases that result in conviction has declined since 2010.08 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. What steps are the Government taking to ensure that ordinary people are not priced out of accessing proper legal advice and representation by the civil legal aid means test?08 Oct 2019HANSARDRape ConvictionsMany women, including many survivors of rape and sexual violence, have lost confidence in our justice system, due partly to the appallingly low rate of prosecution for rape.…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal Of Penalties) Bill [Lords]Sikhs are being discriminated against. This new clause tabled in my name and those of other right hon. and hon. Members would mean that if the census included a question on gender…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal Of Penalties) Bill [Lords]I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.07 Oct 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal Of Penalties) Bill [Lords]Will the Minister meet me to discuss this? I have had numerous meetings with the ONS, which has not been able to explain how it will use the tools because they have never been…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal Of Penalties) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for his comments. It is worrying to hear him say that the ONS would think about pulling this whole section if this proposal went through, because, as the ONS…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal Of Penalties) Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, and he is absolutely right. There has been cross-party support. This campaign commenced in 2001 and has had immense support in favour…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal Of Penalties) Bill [Lords]I am glad that the hon. Gentleman has taken on board the issue of ending discrimination, because that is exactly what this new clause does, and that he fully backs it. As…07 Oct 2019HANSARDForced MigrationThe world is on course to have 200 million climate refugees by 2050, so will the Secretary of State tell us why his Government continue to be part of the problem by funding fossil…02 Oct 2019HANSARDUniversal Health CoverageIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I thank the right hon. Member for North East Bedfordshire (Alistair Burt) for securing this debate, and for his…10 Jul 2019HANSARDFamily Courts: Rape and Domestic Abuse Survivors14. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the service provided by family courts to survivors of rape and domestic abuse and their children.09 Jul 2019HANSARDFamily Courts: Rape and Domestic Abuse SurvivorsOne of the most senior family court judges has described it as “shaming” to preside over so many cases where individuals are being forced to represent themselves because of the…09 Jul 2019HANSARD English for Speakers of Other LanguagesI thank my hon. Friend for that important intervention. I was not aware of the German example, and I think that the Minister will be keen to look at it after this debate. All…03 Jul 2019HANSARD English for Speakers of Other LanguagesIt is important that we hear first-hand experiences from Members representing their communities about how difficult it has been and the impact of cuts. It is disingenuous for the…03 Jul 2019HANSARD English for Speakers of Other LanguagesI beg to move, That this House has considered funding for the provision of English for speakers of other languages. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Dorries.…03 Jul 2019HANSARD English for Speakers of Other LanguagesMy hon. Friend makes a valid point, and I will touch on that later in my speech. Government cuts to English for speakers of other languages over the past decade have been…03 Jul 2019