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HANSARD Autistic Adults: EmploymentIt is great to hear of these commercial companies doing so much good work. I think of FinTrU in Derry, which is actively recruiting autistic people because of the skills and…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipI welcome the tone of the statement, but this is not just about editorial challenges for the BBC; there has been a total lack of deftness in dealing with talent-related issues and…11 Nov 2025HANSARDLitigation Funding AgreementsI thank the Minister for that answer and for the constructive debate a week or so ago. May I press her on timing—as she said, this is important for consumers, businesses and the…11 Nov 2025HANSARDHuntingdon Train AttackI echo tributes to the train staff and emergency services, and to the Home Secretary and her team, who I am sure were working flat out all weekend. The case is being investigated,…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Civil Justice Council Review of Litigation FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered the Civil Justice Council’s review of litigation funding. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Harris. I refer the…29 Oct 2025HANSARD Civil Justice Council Review of Litigation FundingI agree with the hon. Member; I will come to some protections that I think he might be attracted by. The last election stopped the Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability)…29 Oct 2025HANSARD Civil Justice Council Review of Litigation FundingI agree with the hon. Member; the Vodafone case, which involved franchisees across the UK, is another example of how litigation funding can help. The Supreme Court’s judgment in…29 Oct 2025HANSARDBBC World ServiceThe Institute for Global Prosperity and CreativePower have produced an excellent report on the sheer impact of the World Service, which reaches 320 million people globally and is…28 Oct 2025HANSARDBBC World Service10. What steps her Department is taking to provide sustainable funding for the BBC World Service.28 Oct 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023Many families are desperate for answers about what happened to their loved ones. That is often not about wanting to take legal action; they just want to know. Under this new Bill,…15 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Those on family farms in North Yorkshire and across the UK are increasingly worried about the tax changes coming up next year. We really need the next generation of family…15 Oct 2025HANSARDMiddle EastIt is fitting that this statement is followed by one on Northern Ireland. The UK has world-leading experience in sustaining peace, whether it is security, intelligence or…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland TroublesIt is worth remembering that most victims are not in a group, are not in the media and are not taking action; they just want to know what happened to their loved ones. As we…14 Oct 2025HANSARDDevolution: Impact on Economic GrowthDevolution is starting off well in North Yorkshire, but North Yorkshire council is really concerned about the upcoming local government settlement, which will obviously be…13 Oct 2025HANSARDQatar: Israeli StrikeIt is not only on this issue, but on many other issues that Qatar, Saudi Arabia and other middle east nations have developed a real niche and leadership in mediation and conflict…10 Sept 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThe Parole Board is extremely concerned about the impact on domestic abuse victims of the Sentencing Bill that is now before the House. I urge her to keep in close discussion with…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and AbuseAt the start of the summer, there were some horrendous reports about rapes and assaults committed by South Yorkshire police. I welcome the decision to involve the National Crime…02 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ5. A much better understanding of the particular needs of autistic and neurodiverse children is vital to expanding capacity in mainstream education for pupils with special…16 Jul 2025HANSARDSupport into WorkR and J Yorkshire’s Finest butchers in Kirkby Malzeard have had multiple job applications via jobcentres from people who they think never had an intention of going to interview or…23 Jun 2025HANSARDSupport into Work15. What steps she is taking to encourage people who are out of work to accept jobs that they are offered.23 Jun 2025