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HANSARDSafety of pregnant women during the coronavirus outbreakThank you, Mr Speaker. I am presenting this petition, which is in memory of Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong. Mary’s husband, Ernest Boateng, started this petition after his wife tragically…13 Jan 2021HANSARD KashmirI thank the Minister for his response. May I ask for a follow-up meeting to discuss some of the issues we did not get to touch on today? An hour is far too short to discuss an…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Xinjiang: Forced LabourWhat is happening in Xinjiang is the tragic reality of state-sanctioned Islamophobia. Leaders within the Muslim community in Luton North have expressed to me their horror at…12 Jan 2021HANSARD Public HealthEven before Christmas, anxiety was building and building as scientists warned about what was ahead. The public could see what was coming, and it seemed that the only person who…06 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateScientific advisers, healthcare workers and doctors have all warned that the Christmas season will result in higher infection rates. The public are not fools, and know that…17 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic AbuseWe know that domestic abuse helplines have seen a significant increase in calls for help this year, especially during lockdowns, but we also know that there are many people who…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic AbuseWhat steps the Government plan to take to protect domestic abuse victims in response to the increase in domestic abuse incidents during the covid-19 outbreak.14 Dec 2020HANSARD EU Withdrawal AgreementThe vehicle industry has consistently warned that a no-deal Brexit risks the future of UK plants and skilled, unionised jobs. Without a deal, Luton-made Vauxhall vans could face…09 Dec 2020HANSARDYouth Justice: Racial DisparityThe Lammy review was published in 2017 and it said that racial inequality and unfairness runs rife throughout our country’s justice system. At that time, zero Supreme Court judges…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Future of Pensions PolicyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Hosie. I congratulate the hon. Member for Delyn (Rob Roberts) on securing this incredibly important debate. We have rightly…08 Dec 2020HANSARDYouth Justice: Racial DisparityWhat progress he has made on tackling racial disparity in the youth justice system since the publication of the Lammy review in September 2017.08 Dec 2020HANSARD Future of Pensions PolicyThat is something that I will come to later in my speech. Whatever the future of our pension policy is, that injustice must be addressed. The pandemic has had a devastating impact…08 Dec 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Sentencing of Pro-democracy ActivistsWhat support is the UK Foreign Office offering to BNO passport holders who have been arrested by Chinese state authorities, and how are consular officials providing advice to BNO…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Courts and Tribunals: RecoverySafety for security guards in courts was a massive concern well before the pandemic, but, as we try to clear the huge backlog, safety concerns have been raised with me around…03 Dec 2020HANSARDExams and Accountability 2021I have heard from teachers, school leaders and young people across Luton North, all saying that we need alternatives to standard exams next year. Students from Luton sixth forms…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Nurseries and Early Years SettingsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Ali, and I thank the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine) for bringing this important debate to Westminster Hall. I would…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Access to and Acceptance of CashIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell, and shortly under the chairship of my hon. Friend the Member for Makerfield (Yvonne Fovargue). I thank the Backbench…03 Dec 2020HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillFirst, I want to say a massive well done and thank you to the hon. Member for Sevenoaks for bringing this important Bill to us and getting it in Committee. The question is not…25 Nov 2020HANSARDAviation IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I thank the right hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell (Chris Grayling) for securing the debate. We in Luton are proud of…18 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Learning FundIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood) for securing this important debate. I…18 Nov 2020