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HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sI really welcome this restriction on social media for children. As a mother, I am grateful for it, and I am grateful to everyone across the House who has pushed for it. As others…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart, and to be responding today on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition. I begin by sincerely congratulating my hon. Friend…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasI agree with the hon. Gentleman, as I often do. Hospitality businesses are valued employers, community anchors and, for many young people, the first step on the career ladder. I…03 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere were concerning reports at the weekend about the global combat air programme’s being delayed. We know the funding for Edgewing, agreed in April, is due to run out this…01 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeThis is definitely better late than never, and after listening to the Lib Dem spokesperson—I cannot believe I am going to say this—I am actually grateful that we have a Labour…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWould the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Jenny Rayner MBE? She has managed to raise an amazing £2 million for a new wellbeing centre locally to support young people…21 May 2026HANSARDConversion PracticesI would be grateful if the Minister could confirm exactly what conversion practices she plans to ban.29 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Eleventh sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I speak in support of amendments 59, 35 and 36 tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Bexhill and Battle, and the new…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Twelfth sitting)It is wonderful to hear the Minister’s enthusiasm for the changes, but if she is so confident that they will deliver that benefit, why was she not willing to start with a pilot,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Ninth sitting)It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I do not support clause 7 or schedule 2. I welcome the debate on various amendments and the comments from the Minister.…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Ninth sitting)It is truly a pleasure to get to a part of the Bill on which I suspect we will agree more than we will not. I think we will all find that rather refreshing after the last few…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Ninth sitting)One thing I have increasingly noticed, particularly in high-profile cases, is that people live-tweet, setting out exactly what is going on. That is another thing to bear in mind.…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Ninth sitting)My hon. Friend makes a really important point. There is a lot that is positive about the clause, but, as he rightly says, we have to think about it in the context of all the other…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I would appreciate some clarity from the Minister on the deviation from the recommendations of the Law Commission—again, just so that we are clear. To refresh her memory, the Law…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I begin by echoing the comments made by my hon. Friend the Member for Bexhill and Battle. I completely understand why the Government have brought this clause forward. I welcome…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I am sure people saw me during evidence. I get really upset about the loss of any child’s life. We have to remember that we all want to keep children safe— [ Interruption. ]23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)No, I’m okay. I would gently say to the hon. Member for North West Leicestershire that I hope she has heard—and even seen—enough from me to know that I am here to protect…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Tenth sitting)I completely agree with the hon. Member. I appreciate the fact that she has tabled these amendments and that she recognises that it is not easy to strike this balance,…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Seventh sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. As the Committee has likely anticipated, I will argue that clause 3 should not stand part of the Bill. Clause 3 is…21 Apr 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Bill (Seventh sitting)I thank you for making that point, Ms Jardine. I just emphasise how serious the changes in this legislation are. I know the Opposition are willing to put in the hours that are…21 Apr 2026