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HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right; that is known to have happened in my constituency as well. Fuel theft is also on the rise. We might not think of sheep or fuel as equipment for…02 Dec 2022HANSARD Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) BillCampaigners have said in support of the Bill that a move to end Friday prison releases would help to stop freed inmates walking straight back into the arms of criminal gangs. I…02 Dec 2022HANSARDEquipment Theft (Prevention) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Buckingham (Greg Smith) on bringing this Bill to the House. Equipment and tool theft is a major issue, not just in my beautiful…02 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Social mobility—getting people out of poverty—is more important than income inequality, and access to culture and heritage play a vital role in it. I welcome the funding for…01 Dec 2022HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [ LORDS ] (Second sitting)On professional qualifications, I completely understand that we need to have properly qualified people overseeing those in social housing and giving them support, but most…29 Nov 2022HANSARDLegal Rights to Access AbortionDoes the hon. Member agree that is very little disagreement on the right to protect freedom of speech? On the right to protect freedom of expression and freedom of religion,…28 Nov 2022HANSARDHotel Asylum Accommodation: Local Authority ConsultationWe would not need this debate if we did not have thousands of illegal immigrants amassing on French beaches. I know that my right hon. Friend is committed to cracking down on…23 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. There are direct links between education and reducing reoffending. Education is a factor in promoting reintegration and rehabilitation. While there is rightly a focus in…22 Nov 2022HANSARD Family Law TerminologyAs a former magistrate in the family proceedings court, I completely agree that when people come for contact arrangements with their children, very often the magistrates are…16 Nov 2022HANSARDCarer's Leave BillIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Mr Paisley. I congratulate the hon. Member for North East Fife on a really good Bill. It is a step in the right direction, and I…09 Nov 2022HANSARDLevelling Up Rural BritainI commend my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on successfully bringing the debate and her excellent speech. There is no doubt that the Government are…09 Nov 2022HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill (Tenth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. New clause 15 would protect freedom of expression by giving the…03 Nov 2022HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill (Tenth sitting)There have been calls, including from lawyers—some people think lawyers are a bad thing, but I think they are quite good, because I am one—to end the Financial Conduct Authority’s…03 Nov 2022HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill (Tenth sitting)I thank the Minister for his response. I am quite keen for us to meet up, possibly with the organisations that have suffered because of PayPal’s action. It is really important…03 Nov 2022HANSARDEconomically Inactive PeopleWork is the best route out of poverty, and it is concerning that claimants of, and public spending on, working-age benefits have increased significantly since 2019. There is more…31 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomically Inactive People2. What steps his Department is taking to help reduce the number of people who are economically inactive.31 Oct 2022HANSARD Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) BillThis Bill represents the change to primary legislation, and I understand that there will be secondary legislation on how the system will work in practice, including what evidence…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. I am pleased that we have time today to debate this Bill, which is an important measure to help safeguard victims of…28 Oct 2022HANSARDAnonymity of Suspects BillMy hon. Friend raises the subject of anonymity. We have all seen the impact that social media abuse has on many people in the public eye, including celebrities and superstars such…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) BillWith the leave of the House, I wish to thank all hon. Members for their contributions today. I particularly thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) for…28 Oct 2022