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HANSARDConversion Practices: Legislative BanI refer the hon. Lady to the answer I gave a moment ago.12 Jul 2023HANSARDConversion Practices: Legislative BanMy hon. Friend raises an important point. That is why we need to consider the evidence carefully; those conversations that parents have with their children are really important. I…12 Jul 2023HANSARDConversion Practices: Legislative BanI do not want anybody in the LGBT community to feel fear—I have had that experience myself and I would not wish it on anyone. That is why we are making sure that the Bill is a…12 Jul 2023HANSARDConversion Practices: Legislative BanI respectfully say to the hon. Lady that she has not seen the Bill yet, so it is a bit early to make those comments. This is exactly why we are making sure that a Joint Committee…12 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raised some important points. That is exactly why we have taken considerable care to engage with a whole range of stakeholders to consider all the issues that need…12 Jul 2023HANSARDConversion Practices: Legislative BanI thank the Chair of the Select Committee for her question. I absolutely agree that it is abhorrent; moreover, it does not work—that is a serious point. Yes, I do believe that…12 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises a very important point. I am pleased to report that I have met colleagues in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and we have held a…12 Jul 2023HANSARDConversion Practices: Legislative BanI can assure the hon. Gentleman that we are absolutely committed to introducing the Bill in its draft stage as soon as possible. It is a complex matter. It is something that I…12 Jul 2023HANSARDConversion Practices: Legislative BanThe Government remain committed to publishing a draft Bill on banning conversion practices for pre-legislative scrutiny by a Joint Committee of both Houses in this parliamentary…12 Jul 2023HANSARD Charity Lottery Fundraising CapsI take those two points. I absolutely agree that society lotteries and the national lottery can coexist; they have done throughout the existence of the national lottery. I will…05 Jul 2023HANSARD Charity Lottery Fundraising CapsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton) for securing this debate and I thank…05 Jul 2023HANSARD Charity Lottery Fundraising CapsMy right hon. Friend has obviously seen a copy of my speech, because I am coming to that in a moment. We will need to carry out a consultation—we have to do that— take account of…05 Jul 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsI had better carry on, because of time; sorry. Since the BBC’s announcement, Ministers have met the chair of the BBC board and the director general to express our shared concerns.…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsShame it’s Lancashire, though. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) for calling the debate. It is the second time that he has invited…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsMy hon. Friend raises an important point. It has come across strongly in the debate how much local communities value their local services and how much we, as Members of this…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Professional Rugby: West MidlandsI am pleased to respond to this debate, and I am grateful to my hon. Friend for securing it to show the important role that professional rugby clubs play for fans and communities…22 Jun 2023HANSARDSports Grounds Safety Authority Public Body Review and DCMS ResponseI wish to inform the House that the Government have today published the report from the independent public body review of the Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) and the…21 Jun 2023HANSARD Tackling Loneliness and Connecting CommunitiesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I will come on to some of the cross-Government work, but we need to join up that messaging right across society. I decided that, during…21 Jun 2023HANSARD Tackling Loneliness and Connecting CommunitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your stewardship, Dr Huq. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch) on securing this important debate and…21 Jun 2023HANSARD Volunteer Groups in Rural SettingsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) for securing this important debate on volunteering in…20 Jun 2023