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HANSARD Citizens’ RightsI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement. We welcome engagement between the Government and the European Union on these issues. Maintaining an open, constructive and…14 Dec 2023HANSARDAfghan Resettlement UpdateI thank the Minister again for visiting Cardiff to meet Afghans living in a hotel in my own constituency. He will know about the constructive approach that was taken by Cardiff…13 Dec 2023HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewI draw attention to my declarations in the Register of Member’s Financial Interests, including those relating to my recent Army Reserve service. I was very happy to be able to do…13 Dec 2023HANSARDBritish Overseas Territories: Climate Change AdaptationAs you know, Mr Speaker, our global British family in the UK overseas territories contains 94% of all the unique species that the UK is responsible for. These huge marine areas…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillI have raised concerns on behalf of leaseholders in my constituency on many occasions in this House—particularly on the issue of service charges, which the Secretary of State…11 Dec 2023HANSARDFormer Afghan Special Forces: DeportationThe Minister said that he was processing the people who have been accepted for ARAP to come to the UK from Pakistan at a pace. Since the hotels they were staying in were closed…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy right hon. Friend is making a strong speech, and she accurately describes the mental and financial anguish that has been felt by many leaseholders in my constituency. She is…11 Dec 2023HANSARD Beneficial Ownership Registers: Overseas Territories and Crown DependenciesMaybe on cups of water.07 Dec 2023HANSARD Beneficial Ownership Registers: Overseas Territories and Crown DependenciesThis has been a hugely useful debate on the implementation of public registers of beneficial ownership in the UK’s overseas territories and Crown dependencies. I thank my right…07 Dec 2023HANSARDGender RecognitionIt is a shame that the Secretary of State is not making a full statement on the issue of conversion therapy, because it is a concern for many Opposition Members, and we would like…06 Dec 2023HANSARDRail InfrastructureThank you for your generosity, Madam Deputy Speaker. I, too, pay tribute to my very good friends in the Kinnock family after the loss of Glenys, who was a dear friend to all of…06 Dec 2023HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Further to the point I raised in my question to the Minister for Women and Equalities about the information that had not been provided…06 Dec 2023HANSARDRail Infrastructure11. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of rail infrastructure in Wales.06 Dec 2023HANSARDRail InfrastructureMy constituents want the parkway station to be built at St Mellons. That will require important work on the south Wales main line for relief lines. Will the Minister meet me and…06 Dec 2023HANSARD Section 28 Repeal: 20th AnniversaryThe Minister is helpfully describing the type of inclusive education that we all want, but does he agree that there is a significant problem with groups—often some religious…29 Nov 2023HANSARD Section 28 Repeal: 20th AnniversaryI thank my right hon. Friend for securing this critically important debate, not least because I, too, grew up under section 28 and was not able to be open about my sexuality. I…29 Nov 2023HANSARDSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Marine Protected AreaYes, absolutely, but the point that I am making is that the ambitions of, and indeed, the attempts by global powers to operate in these environments are increasing. We have seen…22 Nov 2023HANSARDSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Marine Protected AreaI will be very quick. However, I note that the SNP spokesperson, the hon. Member for Dunfermline and West Fife (Douglas Chapman), took about seven and a half minutes and I should…22 Nov 2023HANSARDSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Marine Protected AreaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Dr Huq. I thank the right hon. and learned Member for South Swindon (Sir Robert Buckland) for securing this very important…22 Nov 2023HANSARD Artificial Intelligence Safety SummitThe first folio has been quoted. I would like to quote a more recent famous science fiction series: one Commander Adama, who said, “You cannot play God then wash your hands of the…09 Nov 2023