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HANSARDWomen’s Economic EmpowermentThe hon. Member will be aware of the work we are doing to ensure that we support women in all the ways we can.10 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen’s Economic EmpowermentGender equality is not just the right thing to do; it is imperative to unlock growth, as a 5% increase in female employment could boost the economy by up to £125 billion every…10 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen’s Economic EmpowermentI am happy to join my hon. Friend in recognising the fantastic women-led businesses in Gravesham and the impact that women-led businesses have on our communities and our economy.…10 Dec 2025HANSARDUnfair Dismissal: Protected CharacteristicsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: everybody should feel able to work without fear of discrimination. He is right that we must make sure—and we do make sure—that the law…10 Dec 2025HANSARDUnfair Dismissal: Protected CharacteristicsData about tribunal cases will continue to be collected in the usual way. We know that disabled people are more likely to be impacted by unfair dismissals. Employees already have…10 Dec 2025HANSARDModern Slavery: Global Supply ChainsModern slavery refers to horrific situations in which individuals are exploited through coercion, threats, deception, forced labour and human trafficking. We are determined…02 Dec 2025HANSARDJammu and KashmirThe UK does not currently deliver direct humanitarian assistance in Pakistan-administered Kashmir or India-administered Kashmir, but we continue to monitor the humanitarian…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Women and Girls: Isle of WightIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Mr Quigley) for securing the debate, which has…02 Dec 2025HANSARDJammu and KashmirWe strongly support individuals’ rights to freedom of assembly and expression, and peaceful political protest. We have consistently emphasised that any human rights violations…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHong Kong: Human Rights ViolationsWe will not tolerate any attempts by foreign Governments to coerce, intimidate, harass or harm their critics in the UK or overseas. UK Ministers have raised directly with Hong…02 Dec 2025HANSARDJammu and KashmirWe will always continue to champion freedom of religion or belief across the world. The hon. Member will know that we consistently raise any human rights violations with…02 Dec 2025HANSARDHong Kong: Human Rights ViolationsThe continued erosion of democratic rights and freedoms in Hong Kong is a matter that is deeply concerning to the whole House. In October the Foreign Secretary submitted the…02 Dec 2025HANSARDModern Slavery: Global Supply ChainsI thank the hon. Member for raising that issue. He will be aware that we believe that no company in the UK should have forced labour in its supply chain. He may also be aware that…02 Dec 2025HANSARDModern Slavery: Global Supply ChainsMy hon. Friend is right to raise that issue. We are clear that no company in the UK should have forced labour in its supply chain. We work with our partners to promote the role…02 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Foreign Secretary works closely with Cabinet colleagues on many issues, including overseas voter registration. We encourage all British nationals to register as overseas…02 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government support UK businesses to do business with China while being open-eyed to any risks.02 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be very happy to meet my hon. Friend. The UK will continue to centre women and girls in everything that we do internationally, from our diplomacy to our development work.…02 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right. In line with our strategy, launched this year, we continue to champion every community’s right to worship, or not, without fear or discrimination. Our…02 Dec 2025HANSARDUNESCO: 80th AnniversaryI am conscious of time, so I will not give way. My constituency includes schools that embed UNESCO’s values. These UNESCO designations, as we have heard, cover 170 of our…18 Nov 2025HANSARDUNESCO: 80th AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd, and to have the opportunity to respond to this interesting debate. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Mid…18 Nov 2025