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HANSARD Protecting the Public and Justice for VictimsI will do, certainly, but this will be the only one.09 Jun 2021HANSARDMethane EmissionsWhat progress the Government has made on raising international ambition to cut methane emissions in preparation for COP26.09 Jun 2021HANSARD Protecting the Public and Justice for VictimsWill the Secretary of State give way?09 Jun 2021HANSARD British CouncilThe British Council gives extraordinarily good value for money, as the Minister knows. He will also be aware that taxpayer support for the British Council is significantly less…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Learned Societies at Burlington HouseIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for North Wiltshire (James Gray) and I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for East Worthing and Shoreham (Tim Loughton)…08 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsLike me, the Prime Minister represents a constituency in London’s commuter land, so he will be well aware of the small businesses—sole traders, many of them—who operate the coffee…26 May 2021HANSARD Criminal Justice Review: Response to RapeAs somebody who both prosecuted and defended probably dozens of rape cases in the course of my career at the Bar, I can say that the Minister is certainly right to recognise that…25 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Fovargue, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) on securing this important debate. I very much…24 May 2021HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Communication with VictimsWould my right hon. and learned Friend agree that the draft victims Bill provides an important opportunity to place the victims code on a proper statutory basis? Will she consider…20 May 2021HANSARDSupreme Court ReformIs not one of the key features of our unwritten constitution respect for the independence, integrity and quality of our judiciary? Will my right hon. and learned Friend confirm…18 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllIn the time available, I can touch on only a few matters relating to the Queen’s Speech. The return of the Environment Bill is very welcome. It is ambitious and important. I hope…17 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateReference has already been made to the unfortunate impact that the lockdown had on treatment for other medical conditions. Has the Prime Minister seen the Stroke Association’s…12 May 2021HANSARD Fire Safety BillI shall be supporting Lords amendment 4L today with some regret, because I wish the Government had moved to resolve this issue since we last debated it yesterday; it is…28 Apr 2021HANSARD Fire Safety BillI had very much hoped that it would not be necessary for us to continue to have this debate in relation to this Bill. The core elements of the Bill are worth while and I support…27 Apr 2021HANSARDPost Office Court of Appeal JudgmentThe Post Office wholly failed in its duties and obligations as a private prosecutor. It did so to such a degree that it constituted a gross abuse of that role. In consequence, the…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Stroke: AftercareI am grateful to all hon. Members who have participated in the debate. I know that time is short. I am grateful to the Minister for the tone of her response. We will want to press…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Stroke: AftercareI beg to move, That this House has considered the National Stroke Programme and aftercare and rehabilitation services for stroke patients. It is a pleasure to serve under your…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this important debate because this is a very important Bill, it is a good Bill and it significantly improves the law in a number of respects. A number…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIn adding my words of tribute to His Royal Highness and my condolences to the royal family and to Her Majesty the Queen, for myself and on behalf of my constituents, I am led to…12 Apr 2021HANSARDTrade BillThat would lead the right hon. Lady back into the constitutional problem that was recognised and rejected by this House on a previous occasion with the first version of the Alton…22 Mar 2021