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HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsI will not give way, as I know there are quite a few people to speak. Schools have been rushing to book surveys to find out whether they have RAAC. This is a week when parents…06 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsI support the motion, which stands in the names of my hon. Friend the Member for Houghton and Sunderland South (Bridget Phillipson) and the Leader of the Opposition. It is…06 Sept 2023HANSARDClimate Finance: Tackling Loss and DamageIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. I congratulate the hon. Member for Dundee West (Chris Law) on securing this debate, and the Backbench Business Committee…05 Sept 2023HANSARDClimate Finance: Tackling Loss and DamageMy hon. Friend references the crisis—those terrible floods—that we all saw last year in Pakistan, which so many of our community members and charities such as Islamic Relief…05 Sept 2023HANSARDClimate Finance: Tackling Loss and DamageEvery time I visit a school, the first and most powerful question that I am most frequently asked, as I am sure other Members are—everyone else is nodding—is: “What are you going…05 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghanistan: Rights of Women and Girls6. What steps he is taking to support the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.18 Jul 2023HANSARDAfghanistan: Rights of Women and GirlsI thank the Minister for his answer. As he said, in Afghanistan, households led by women are effectively banned from leaving the home and are, therefore, wholly dependent on…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCycling and Walking: Infrastructure4. What steps he has taken to improve infrastructure for cycling and walking.13 Jul 2023HANSARDCycling and Walking: InfrastructureIn 2022, the Minister’s Department said: “Increasing walking and cycling can make life easier and more convenient for people, whilst helping to tackle some of the most challenging…13 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under you, Mr Vickers, and to speak for the official Opposition in this Delegated Legislation Committee debate on the draft Equipment and Protective…12 Jul 2023HANSARDElective Care Waiting TimesThe waiting list for elective care has risen to more than 7 million people, including one constituent who is unable to work while waiting months for an orthopaedic assessment, and…11 Jul 2023HANSARDElective Care Waiting Times2. What steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for NHS treatments.11 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.04 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Climate Change Committee’s report published last week found that of the policies and consultations that are the responsibility of the Secretary of State’s Department, no less…04 Jul 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankThis year has already been the deadliest for violence in the west bank since 2005. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of rising Israeli violence against…04 Jul 2023HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West LondonIt is a pleasure to lead this debate on crime and antisocial behaviour in west London. I am pleased that this debate comes so soon after my most recent crime survey for residents.…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West LondonMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Children are afraid of being the victims of crime. They are also afraid of the gangs. Too many parents and young children are being targeted…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West LondonI did ask whether there would be a review of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act. It is clearly not working, because we are still experiencing spates of catalytic converter theft.03 Jul 2023HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West LondonMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The problem with antisocial behaviour is that it is often dealt with as “no crime”. It is true that there are more serious crimes that need to…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West LondonI agree. We remember the time in the noughties when we had five officers for every ward, but they have been cut to less than half that. Let me talk about the role of the…03 Jul 2023