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HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardI thank my hon. Friend for making a hugely pertinent point; I know the Minister will have heard it very well. Although compensation for survivors will not reverse the damage and…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Beckenham and Penge (Liam Conlon) for securing today’s debate and congratulate…10 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsThe right hon. Gentleman makes a pertinent point. The measure will act as a deterrent, but I am sure the Minister has heard his well-made point. Our safer streets mission is at…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Erdington (Paulette Hamilton) for securing this important debate. Our…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his contribution, and I will take the opportunity to reference the tri-force initiative that was brought about by a previous Labour police and crime…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsI welcome this Labour Government’s announcement on expanding eligibility for free school meals to any child with a parent in receipt of universal credit. This expanded entitlement…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI welcome the Minister’s comments that Israel’s newly introduced measures for aid delivery are inhumane, foster desperation and endanger civilians. Indeed, in just eight days, 102…04 Jun 2025HANSARDHouse of CommonsI beg to move, That the House sit in private. Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 163) and negatived.16 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentI thank the Minister for his often candid comments in this Chamber, but we will continue to come here and ask questions, since our constituents continue to be horrified—as we…14 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateThe Israeli Government’s plan to expand their military offensive in Gaza, including holding ground and moving the Palestinian population to the south of the district, is wholly…06 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI was pleased earlier this week to support Labour’s strengthened Football Governance Bill, which will put fans back at the heart of the game. Will the Leader of the House join me…01 May 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionA number of my constituents have expressed deep concern about the developments in Kashmir, and we all condemn the attacks and growing tensions in the strongest possible terms.…29 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Opportunities for Industry16. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the opportunities for industry through the National Wealth Fund.29 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Wealth Fund: Opportunities for IndustryOur Labour Government are driving economic growth in Luton and Bedfordshire through our support for the sustainable expansion of Luton airport and the exciting new Universal…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]Football is more than a business; it is one of our country’s greatest exports and a pillar of local and national identity. Football would be nothing without its fans, and this…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]No, I will not; I have only four minutes. I remind the shadow Secretary of State what he said on that last day of Committee when unfortunately the previous Bill did not make it to…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, I co-hosted a youth engagement workshop at the brilliant Tokko youth hub in my constituency to help inform our Government’s national youth strategy. Young people from a…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. With the recent announcement that Goodman has bought Luton’s Vauxhall van plant site for redevelopment, does the Minister agree that local government has a key role to play in…07 Apr 2025HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish AffairsI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) on securing this important debate. This is, if I may say so to newer colleagues, always a good…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Twenty-ninth sitting)On my hon. Friend’s point about marking one’s own homework, does she agree that many public bodies do a self-assessment that is then looked at by the regulator? It is as important…25 Mar 2025