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HANSARDCharities and Voluntary OrganisationsI want to put on record my thanks to the charities up and down the country that have done some incredible work over some of the most challenging times. I recognise that when costs…18 Apr 2024HANSARDCharities and Voluntary OrganisationsThe Government are investing millions to support charities across England with cost of living pressures, and that includes the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund, which…18 Apr 2024HANSARDFootballers: Risk of DementiaThe hon. Lady has raised an important point, as have other Members. The Government are leading work on concussion in particular. We have worked with stakeholders and developed the…18 Apr 2024HANSARDGambling Operators LevyThe statutory levy represents a generational change in funding arrangements, and we have to consider properly the evidence provided during the consultation. We will publish a…18 Apr 2024HANSARDNational Symbols: RegulationI do not know how to answer that question, if I am honest! [ Laughter. ] Our party has always been proud to use the Union Jack, because we are a proud Unionist party, and we will…18 Apr 2024HANSARDFootballers: Risk of DementiaI have discussed the issue of dementia with the Professional Footballers’ Association, specifically around the Premier League’s promise to allocate funding towards the new brain…18 Apr 2024HANSARDNational Symbols: RegulationThe correct use of many national symbols, such as royal names, state emblems, the royal arms and the Government coat of arms, is already subject to Government regulation.18 Apr 2024HANSARDNational Symbols: RegulationThe Union Jack should be a unifying symbol for the whole country. It has looked the way it has for the past several hundred years and I see no point in messing around with it. I…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTorquay United Football ClubI agree that meaningful engagement with fans is crucial. I want to put on record my thanks to the Torquay United Supporters Trust for its action to support the club and the fans.…18 Apr 2024HANSARDTorquay United Football ClubI share my hon. Friend’s concerns about the financial issues facing Torquay United. I urge all parties to find a swift solution to this distressing situation. The Government are…18 Apr 2024HANSARDGambling Operators LevyI reject that accusation. There are 62 proposals in the White Paper, half of which will be finalised as a result of the consultation or are complete. A further three consultations…18 Apr 2024HANSARD Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Gender Non-conforming Young PeopleI thank the hon. Member for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath (Neale Hanvey) for securing this important debate. He has raised a number of very serious issues. As he will understand, we…15 Apr 2024HANSARD Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Gender Non-conforming Young PeopleThe hon. Member is absolutely right to raise the issues in regard to the Equality Act. This can get quite complex and I would be terrified of saying the wrong words at the…15 Apr 2024HANSARD Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Gender Non-conforming Young PeopleThat is exactly why the Cass report is so important. It is very carefully considered, and the Government now need to take the time to consider our response. None the less, the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf only that cheer was for me. The hon. Lady raises a really important point—it is something I feel really passionately about myself, and it is going to increase in prevalence as…20 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI commend my hon. Friend, who has been working diligently on this important issue. Our view is that we need to do that through primary legislation. I recognise that it is…20 Mar 2024HANSARDHIV Action PlanI put on record my thanks to my hon. Friend for the amazing work she did in the Department; the initiative has been a great success story. It is amazing that we have been able to…20 Mar 2024HANSARDHIV Action PlanMy hon. Friend’s suggestions are right. Through opt-out testing, we have identified 1,000 cases of undiagnosed and untreated HIV. We have expanded that testing to a further 47…20 Mar 2024HANSARDHIV Action PlanI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman that we should always share information and best practice. I will make sure that colleagues in the Department of Health and Social Care…20 Mar 2024HANSARDHIV Action PlanOur 2021 HIV action plan sets out actions to achieve no new HIV transmissions by 2030 in England. To deliver that, the Department of Health and Social Care is investing more than…20 Mar 2024