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HANSARD Border Security and AsylumI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the forensic work she has been doing in her Department. What considerations has she given to humanitarian visas for people in Gaza to be…22 Jul 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWhen it comes to children with special educational needs, children who have experienced trauma in their childhood or children with anxiety, local authorities carry all the risk,…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionI welcome my right hon. Friend to his place and congratulate him on his ambition. BioYorkshire is a project—a green new deal—to create 4,000 green-collar jobs and upskill 25,000…18 Jul 2024HANSARDPrison CapacityI have had many constituents placed in prison because of failed mental health services, when the crisis team does not turn up and there is no capacity in secure accommodation.…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressMay I congratulate all new and returning Members on their election success? The right hon. Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis) is right in saying that it is the greatest…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I wish you a happy retirement—from this place, at least, Madam Deputy Speaker? I am sure we will see you in many other guises in times to come. We are so grateful to our…23 May 2024HANSARD NHSMay I take this opportunity to thank all NHS staff for their dedication, professionalism and care, which are really quite extraordinary in the light of the circumstances that they…23 May 2024HANSARDSupport for People in GazaI thank the hon. Member for his answer. Of course, while Parliament is not sitting we know that the horrendous situation in Gaza will continue, and it is really important that we…23 May 2024HANSARDSupport for People in Gaza10. What steps the Church of England is taking to provide support for people in Gaza.23 May 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeWe are indebted to Sir Brian Langstaff for the comprehensive work that he has undertaken. However, it leaves many questions about the transparency and accountability of…21 May 2024HANSARD Local Government Officials: BullyingI am really grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for bringing forward this debate. I have a long-term interest in looking at workplace bullying across the piece and am bringing…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Member for that, and I agree that we want to be able to adapt as soon as the market does, but right now the industry is promoting nicotine pouches and we…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)I rise to support my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Edgbaston. I completely agree that when we set these figures, we often forget that the economy has moved on so much,…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)If I might be so bold, I think the Minister is making life slightly complicated for herself. We know the impact that taking smoking products out of the line of sight of people who…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)In response to my questions and accepting the clause as it is written, can the Minister give the Committee an assurance about when the regulations will be brought forward to…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Lady for the point she made. Certainly, I did highlight that transitional benefit of moving from smoking to vaping to, hopefully, stopping altogether.…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)I, too, welcome the fact that legislation is at last being supported by the Government and is before us today. I have deep concern about the impacts of vaping—and not just on…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)I support the points that have already been made, but I will not repeat them, because they have been made eloquently. Why is the fine in clause 4(2) only at level 3, whereas…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dame Siobhan. Let me open by welcoming the Bill. I think the Government have taken a brave and bold step in introducing such a…09 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIn February, after much waiting, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up announced that regulations would be put in place to curb the growth of short-term holiday lets. The summer…09 May 2024