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HANSARDLoss and Damage FundThe latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report confirms that many consequences of climate change are already locked in, regardless of ongoing efforts to mitigate…02 Mar 2022HANSARDLoss and Damage Fund3. What discussions he has had with his (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) international counterparts on the development of a loss and damage fund.02 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineTo be fair, that is certainly better than what was said yesterday. Yet again, at a time of humanitarian crisis, the Home Office is having to be dragged towards a generous and…01 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAfter this weekend I have to say that, not for the first time, I am struggling to understand what the Home Office is announcing and why it is announcing whatever it is. May I ask,…28 Feb 2022HANSARDImmigration PolicyThe Minister will have heard loud and clear during his call with Neil Gray on Friday that the Scottish Government fully support replicating the European model and lifting visa…28 Feb 2022HANSARDWomen in the Workplace5. What steps the Government are taking to support women in the workplace.23 Feb 2022HANSARDWomen in the WorkplaceWe know that women face particular challenges in, for example, caring responsibilities and making progress in paid work, but rather than addressing that problem, the Government’s…23 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat discussions has the Secretary of State had with allies about the numbers of people who might seek refugee protection in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine? How is he…21 Feb 2022HANSARDRule of Law: GovernmentWas the Attorney General able to read an interesting article this week by her noble Friend, former Conservative Minister Baroness Altmann, warning of a “slippery slope” towards…10 Feb 2022HANSARDTOEIC English Language TestsI too pay tribute to the very tenacious right hon. Member for East Ham (Stephen Timms), as well as to Migrant Voice, the immigration lawyers and most of all the students who have…09 Feb 2022HANSARDUK’s Human Rights FrameworkThe position is that the Government commissioned an independent review, did not like the conclusions and so have simply just ditched them. Why should anyone have any faith that…08 Feb 2022HANSARDUK’s Human Rights Framework7. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the UK’s human rights framework.08 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Recent Citizens Advice research shows that an astonishing 80% of people with no recourse to public funds are behind with one or more essential bills, and 60% are behind on…07 Feb 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders Bill: LGBTQ+ PeopleI will wind up quickly. We could have a decision maker almost certain that the applicant before them has accurately described the events and the persecution that they suffered in…02 Feb 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders Bill: LGBTQ+ PeopleWill the Minister give way?02 Feb 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders Bill: LGBTQ+ PeopleIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. I also pay tribute to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Olivia Blake), who made an excellent speech. In fact, I…02 Feb 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders Bill: LGBTQ+ PeopleDo you want me to wind up, Mr Sharma?02 Feb 2022HANSARDEducation Settings: Safe LearningWith much more school work being carried out online and with digital literacy among pupils rising extremely quickly, what protections are the Government putting in place to ensure…31 Jan 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportWhen will the various statements made by the Prime Minister from the Dispatch Box about parties and gatherings at Downing Street be investigated under the ministerial code? Is it…31 Jan 2022HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillWill the Minister give way?25 Jan 2022