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HANSARDFeltham A Young Offenders InstitutionWhy are young men locked up in their cells for the greater part of the day, with all the pent-up frustration that that gives rise to, when they should enter their cells with…24 Jul 2019HANSARDRural Areas: Health Service FundingWhat can the Minister do to expedite the provision of primary care services in those rural areas where the population is growing fast as a consequence of new housing?23 Jul 2019HANSARD Decriminalisation of AbortionMy hon. Friend is aware—isn’t she?—that any proposal for repeal will be resisted as passionately in the country and on the Government Back Benches as it has just been advocated by…23 Jul 2019HANSARDSituation in the GulfIran is going unpunished, is it not?22 Jul 2019HANSARDElectric Vehicles: InfrastructureHow will it work for houses that do not have a driveway or reserved on-street parking, and what does the Minister mean by the term “en suite”?18 Jul 2019HANSARD Immigration Detention: Victims of Modern SlaveryWhat is particularly terrible about immigration detention is its indeterminate nature and the fact that detainees have so little information about their own cases and, indeed,…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. You were not in the Chair at the time, but the word that the Minister heard was “indefinite”. My recollection is that the word that I…17 Jul 2019HANSARDRelationship Education in SchoolsIf the Minister’s instructions had been more prescriptive, as some hon. Members appear to be demanding, would it have been easier for teachers to implement?16 Jul 2019HANSARD Lotteries RegulationGiven gambling’s tendency to be habit forming, the later that it can be put off until, the better. Certainly, gambling should not begin before adulthood, should it?16 Jul 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI think the Minister said there were 2 million victims; if that is the case, they will overwhelmingly be women, and if they are to be freed, that means changing the attitudes of…16 Jul 2019HANSARD Resignation of UK Ambassador to USAA leak is, by its very nature, a conspiracy. Who benefits?11 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Can market access agreements be even more important than free trade agreements?11 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorceWhat mediation services and contact centres are available, and what is their role?09 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce20. What steps his Department is taking to provide counselling to couples seeking a divorce.09 Jul 2019HANSARDUK Ambassador to USA: Leaked EmailsInevitably, however, there will be aspects of the ambassador’s role that will now be much more difficult to carry out, won’t they?08 Jul 2019HANSARDBeing Part of the UK: Benefits8. What assessment she has made of the benefits to Northern Ireland of being part of the UK.03 Jul 2019HANSARDBeing Part of the UK: BenefitsAnd city deals, surely?03 Jul 2019HANSARDG20 and Leadership of EU InstitutionsThe Prime Minister said that international development expenditure would be aligned with emissions reduction, but last week the Secretary of State told us in terms that his main…03 Jul 2019HANSARDHong KongIs China in breach of the joint declaration?02 Jul 2019HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation BillThere is undoubtedly fault in a divorce but, in my experience from continual exposure at constituency surgeries, the attribution of that fault leads parents to use their children…25 Jun 2019