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HANSARD ImmigrationThat is indeed an issue that the Minister for Border Security and Asylum is working on with local authorities, so that there are caps and we have a well-managed process.21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI want to make some more progress. We are acting to restore order and control to the immigration system and to give law enforcement the powers they need—powers the parties on the…21 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationThe hon. Member may not be surprised to hear me say—indeed, I pre-empted her question—that there is not much I can update her on, other than to say that it is a priority for the…19 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationThat is an important consideration, and I will raise it with my hon. Friend the Member for Llanelli. Laws remain in place to protect trans people from discrimination and…19 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationSome of this depends on the EHRC’s work and the time it takes to respond to the consultation; I know that we all want it to do so effectively. It is a matter on which I am sure…19 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationMy hon. Friend will be aware that the consultation on the draft updated code opened today. [ Official Report, 21 May 2025; Vol. 767, c. 12WC.] (Correction) I recognise the…19 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss, and to respond to this debate, which has been held with tremendous respect for each other, for trans people and for the…19 May 2025HANSARDAccess to Venture Capital: WomenThe funding will be available to women-led businesses in the hon. Gentleman’s constituency. It is right that we continue to support the work of the Women’s Business Council and…07 May 2025HANSARDAccess to Venture Capital: WomenMy hon. Friend is right; for too long, innovative women-led start-ups have been held back due to a lack of finance, with the proportion of equity capital investment going to all…07 May 2025HANSARDAccess to Venture Capital: WomenA £250 billion boost could be added to the UK economy if women were given the same opportunity as men to start and scale their business. That is why it is a priority for this…07 May 2025HANSARDDraft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) (England and Wales) Order 2025It is a pleasure to wind up this debate, and to respond to some of the comments that have been made. I remind the shadow Minister that under the last Government the police force…30 Apr 2025HANSARDDraft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) (England and Wales) Order 2025I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) (Amendment, Surrender and Compensation) (England and Wales) Order 2025. I…30 Apr 2025HANSARDEquality Law: Call for EvidenceI am pleased to announce the launch of a call for evidence on equality law, an important step in this Government’s missions to break down barriers and make work pay. This call for…07 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am staggered by that question, because net migration reached record highs under the Conservatives’ watch. We are the ones with a plan to bring it down. Quite frankly, the hon.…31 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to speak to the hon. Member about the case she raises.31 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will be aware that we continue to stand by Ukraine, and to support those whom we have been able to welcome to our country. We have provided certainty under the…31 Mar 2025HANSARDAsylum Policy: Refugee ConventionI thank the hon. Member for his question. He will know that we explained when making the changes that each citizenship application will continue to be considered on a case-by-case…31 Mar 2025HANSARDAsylum Policy: Refugee ConventionThe hon. Member will know that we take our international obligations very seriously. We are satisfied that the good character policy is compliant with those obligations. We have…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Resettlement of Ukrainians: CoatbridgeI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Coatbridge and Bellshill (Frank McNally) for securing this important Adjournment debate on the issue of displaced Ukrainians here in…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Resettlement of Ukrainians: CoatbridgeI will cover that when I come to my points on the UPE scheme. I pay particular regard to the efforts and determination that teams in North Lanarkshire have shown and to their…26 Mar 2025