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HANSARDArmed Forces BillIt has been an incredibly thoughtful debate, and I thank all hon. Members who have taken part, including the Minister. Having listened carefully to what he said, I beg to ask…13 Jul 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.13 Jul 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillThe Labour party is committed to the Stormont House agreement and the leader of the Labour party, my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Holborn and St Pancras (Keir…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismI welcome the banning of The Base, which is a violent group of highly determined, hardened Nazis. Based in the United States, the group has access to weaponry and have actively…13 Jul 2021HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismIf the Minister cannot address the issue of the Order of Nine Angles in the Chamber this evening, will he agree to meet me to discuss it further?13 Jul 2021HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Yesterday, the Government rejected the cross-party proposals from the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee about the…06 Jul 2021HANSARDArmed Forces CovenantThe armed forces covenant is the debt that this country owes to our servicemen and women who have served our country. One such group, whom I met last week, are the nuclear test…05 Jul 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Legal AdviceToo many victims of domestic abuse still end up in the family court with no representation, as litigants in person. Does the Minister agree that we should make legal aid available…29 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Claire suffered 13 months of abuse at the hands of her ex-husband, who continued to stalk her after the end of their relationship. He was given a 12-month…29 Jun 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Legal AdviceWhat recent assessment he has made of the effect of legal advice deserts on the ability of victims of domestic abuse to access justice.29 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Hazel Grove (Mr Wragg). The planning system is already well rigged in developers’ favour. We put trust and faith in a democratic…21 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementNo, I am going to make some progress. However, the councils and the planning committees take the blame. Planning works best when it is a partnership. We need the right types of…21 Jun 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely) on securing a really important debate. When we talk…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Support for Children Entitled to Free School MealsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Dr Huq. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hornsey and Wood Green (Catherine West) on securing this…26 May 2021HANSARD Criminal Justice Review: Response to RapeIn South Yorkshire just 24 people were charged, despite nearly 1,600 reports of rape being made in 2019. The Minister says that the Government have taken action, but their recent…25 May 2021HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd, and to follow the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent North (Jonathan Gullis). I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Dartford…25 May 2021HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeDoes the Minister agree that there should be a minimum sentence for rape?25 May 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Transition into EmploymentA survey by the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association has suggested that almost half of recruiters would worry about hiring a service leaver because of concerns…24 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressA cross-party Select Committee report concluded that the Government should not be in the business of profiting from miners’ pensions, but £4.4 billion has been taken out of the…11 May 2021HANSARD Carbon Monoxide: Safety, Testing and AwarenessThe hon. Gentleman makes an incredibly important point and I hope that the Minister will respond accordingly. The legislation is not tough enough, and “we need to send out the…21 Apr 2021