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HANSARD Importation and Sale of Foie GrasI thank the Minister, as she has been generous with her time. On animal welfare, a senior Tory MP has stated that hormone-injected beef is “delicious” and that “you’ll be…24 Oct 2023HANSARDDraft Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (Amendment) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mrs Latham, and thank you for calling me in what I suspect will be a very brief sitting. It is good to see the Minister in…23 Oct 2023HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillThe hon. Lady is making a very important speech about a powerful topic. As a former NHS employee for over 30 years, I am aware of some poor practice and lack of control over…20 Oct 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesProsecution rates for violence against women and girls remain low, and that simply is not good enough. Next month, we will mark White Ribbon Day, when men show their commitment to…19 Oct 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution Rates9. What steps she is taking to increase prosecution rates for cases relating to violence against women and girls.19 Oct 2023HANSARDAmerican Bully XLI listened carefully to the answers the Secretary of State gave to both hon. Members, but I am still not reassured that she has the planned legislation in place to ban XL Bully…19 Oct 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) for securing the debate and for her cross-party work…19 Sept 2023HANSARDPolice: CompensationOver recent years, a number of police officers have tragically died in the line of duty, and I acknowledge the service of PC Nicola Hughes, PC Fiona Bone and Sergeant Graham…18 Sept 2023HANSARDPolice: Compensation16. What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the adequacy of compensation for police officers injured in the course of their duties.18 Sept 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsAccording to the latest research, rape charges are taking longer to be brought forward; the average time a victim has to wait for their attacker to be charged—just charged—is now…12 Sept 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls12. What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls.12 Sept 2023HANSARD UkraineWill my hon. Friend join me in thanking groups—which I am such he is about to mention—such those in Newport West, who have joined together to fund medicines, equipment, money and…11 Sept 2023HANSARD Environmental ProtectionHe did.18 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair again today, Mrs Harris. I am always delighted to see a fellow Welsh colleague. The draft regulations have already been considered in the…04 Jul 2023HANSARDFishing IndustryI pay tribute to the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael), who cannot be here today, for securing this important debate and I thank the hon. Member for Banff…29 Jun 2023HANSARDFishing IndustryMy hon. Friend is a doughty champion for the industry. He has made that point perfectly well—as have many other Members—and yes, of course, I agree with him 100%. Bycatch remains…29 Jun 2023HANSARD Migration and Economic Development PartnershipToday’s judgment is clear that Rwanda has repeatedly breached its memorandum of understanding with Israel. The Home Secretary is a lawyer, so why is she handing over hundreds of…29 Jun 2023HANSARD In-work PovertyWill the Minister give way?28 Jun 2023HANSARD In-work PovertyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi) for bringing this debate before the House. While I…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRape Charge RatesThere were 580 rapes recorded by Gwent police for the year ending March 2022. Given that, as we have heard, across England and Wales only 1.3% of rape cases result in a charge,…27 Jun 2023