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HANSARDChurch Estates: Rewilding, Tree-planting and Sustainable FarmingThe Church of England is in the business of restoration. Yet over the centuries we have seen our natural habitats retreat into manufactured and managed landscapes, which are just…17 Jun 2021HANSARDChurch Estates: Rewilding, Tree-planting and Sustainable FarmingWhat steps the Church of England is taking to increase planting and rewilding on its land.17 Jun 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActOn the issue of diversion, I was told a powerful story about how young people, instead of getting a criminal record, were given the opportunity in life for someone to invest in…17 Jun 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActI welcome that the Minister is talking about the impact of harm. What is his assessment of the harm-reduction model, particularly that deployed in Portugal?17 Jun 2021HANSARDMisuse of Drugs ActI am grateful to my hon. Friend for setting out the scope of the impact of the drugs scene today and the implication that it has on residents, including in my constituency of York…17 Jun 2021HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsEvery day, we are hearing of more and more horrific experiences of violence against women and the wider Uyghur Muslim community, including the disappearance of children in the…16 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19 and LonelinessIt is a pleasure to speak with you in the Chair, Sir Edward, in what has been an outstanding debate. I thank all hon. Members for their contributions, not least my hon. Friend the…15 Jun 2021HANSARDUyghur Tribunal: LondonIn light of the harrowing evidence presented to the UK Uyghur tribunal, what discussions took place at the G7 summit, and what discussions is the Minister having with other global…14 Jun 2021HANSARDBioeconomy: Research and InnovationWhat steps he is taking to promote investment in research and innovation in the bioeconomy ahead of COP26.09 Jun 2021HANSARDBioeconomy: Research and InnovationThe climate crisis is turbocharged, as the trajectory of mitigation ever deviates from planet-saving targets while the Government move at a glacial pace to establish a climate…09 Jun 2021HANSARD Employment RightsI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Government may talk about enhancing employment rights, but they never act and never legislate. Recently,…08 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Public InquiryThe healing will not start until the public inquiry begins. Yesterday’s Select Committees’ damning evidence clearly caused significant pain to grieving families. They need answers…27 May 2021HANSARD Agricultural Exports from Australia: TariffsI simply do not understand the Government’s logic: good-quality British farming undermined, high animal welfare standards compromised, jobs and livelihoods bartered away—all for…27 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Public InquiryWhat progress the Government have made on the public inquiry into the covid-19 outbreak.27 May 2021HANSARDEngagementsI have asked the Prime Minister a series of questions about charities. In November, he promised support. By March he had turned his back, but this month, he broke that promise,…26 May 2021HANSARDOral Health and Dentistry: EnglandThank you, Ms Bardell, for the opportunity to speak in today’s debate with you in the Chair. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bedford (Mohammad Yasin) for putting the debate…25 May 2021HANSARD Criminal Justice Review: Response to RapeThe justice system is in meltdown and the victims of all crime are having their justice delayed and subsequently denied, but survivors of rape and sexual violence are also being…25 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareA house without foundations will subside. The decennial reorganisation of the NHS has neither sure foundations nor structure. It will struggle to withstand the complex health…19 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateBefore Christmas, it was the mutation—the Kent variant—mixed with the opening of the economy in York that caused a rapid spike of covid-19 infection, as people came to visit our…17 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsThe Prime Minister’s predecessor came to this House to report on the findings of the Bloody Sunday inquiry. His presence helped build reconciliation. Families in Ballymurphy have…13 May 2021