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HANSARDIllegal Migration UpdateReducing the asylum backlog is important, but we absolutely must not fall into the trap of having a de facto amnesty to try to achieve that. In the past year we approved the…05 Sept 2023HANSARDFamily Relationships, Parenting and MarriageA strong and stable family unit undoubtedly provides the best environment in which to raise children. What steps is the Church of England taking to provide relationship support…20 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMany of my constituents were disappointed to see that the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill was not taken forward. I know that the Government are still committed to enacting the…20 Jul 2023HANSARDFamily Relationships, Parenting and Marriage9. To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent steps the Church of England has taken to help support family…20 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Many of my constituents think that the BBC licence fee is an outdated, regressive tax, and question why they should have to fund a broadcaster that they do not support and do…20 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023The current situation, whereby tens of thousands of young men are arriving in small boats on our shores—primarily young men from unstable parts of the world—is frankly an accident…19 Jul 2023HANSARDDefence Command Paper RefreshI commend the leadership of the Secretary of State over the last four years, not just in our response to the war in Ukraine, but in securing a record financial settlement from the…18 Jul 2023HANSARD HIV Action Plan Annual Update 2022-23My hon. Friend will be aware of how health practitioners in Blackpool have led the way on opt-out testing to achieve great results. The focus on that in high-prevalence areas is…18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsA passing loop on the South Fylde rail line would double the number of trains coming into my constituency every hour, facilitating the millions of people who come to Blackpool…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt has been claimed that Blackpool Transport, a wholly owned subsidiary of Labour-run Blackpool Council, is considering spending taxpayers’ money on buying 90 zero-emission buses…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Public Sector PayMillions of our hard-working public servants will welcome the settlement, which is fair both to them and, crucially, to the taxpayer. Can the Minister update the House on what…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Population Growth: Impact of ImmigrationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes) on securing this…27 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat discussions are the Government having with other NATO members to ensure that every member of the alliance meets the 2% spending targets?26 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.26 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend the Member for New Forest West (Sir Desmond Swayne) has just highlighted that the absurd campaign to rewrite the biological reality of sex reached new heights…22 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for MoneyI am sure the Minister is aware of the recent report stating that up to £7 billion of taxpayers’ money is squandered on so-called woke projects, including an Arts Council…22 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for Money10. What recent steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure value for money in public spending.22 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat steps are the Government taking to improve the co-ordination and collaboration between different Departments on addressing the mental health needs of our veterans?22 Jun 2023HANSARDStop and SearchDespite the Government’s efforts to free up the time of frontline police officers by reducing the amount of bureaucracy and paperwork, which takes up more and more of their time,…19 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The cut to air passenger duty was a welcome boost for domestic aviation and for facilitating the growth of regional airports, such as Blackpool. Following this success, will…08 Jun 2023