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HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsI just do not agree with the hon. Lady’s characterisation. I am incredibly proud— [ Interruption. ] I am incredibly proud of the immense generosity that the Conservative…22 May 2023HANSARDForeign DisinformationCountering foreign disinformation that seeks to subvert and undermine the UK’s democracy, prosperity and security is vital. The National Security Bill, which is currently making…22 May 2023HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: ReportThe issue that the hon. Gentleman raises is precisely the reason why I am a passionate supporter of independent sexual violence advisers, as well as independent domestic violence…22 May 2023HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsI very much appreciate the efforts of my right hon. Friend in standing up for his constituents; he is doing a fantastic job. What I would gently say to him is that we have over…22 May 2023HANSARDForeign DisinformationDisinformation is the concerted effort to create and deliberately spread false or manipulative information, and the hon. Gentleman is right to say that hostile states such as Iran…22 May 2023HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: ReportI want to move as quickly as possible as well, and I want to get it right. For example, with the redress scheme, we have the very helpful starting point of Professor Jay’s…22 May 2023HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. The British people would be forgiven for failing to keep up with changing Labour policy. On the one hand, Labour Members opposed our Public…22 May 2023HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsLast year, the Prime Minister set out a detailed plan on how we are stopping the boats. The hon. Gentleman is right to refer to our increased personnel on our small boats…22 May 2023HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: ReportI think the amendment to the Children Act to give parity of legal protection to children in care is the recommendation to which the hon. Member refers, and we accept in spirit the…22 May 2023HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsBoth the Afghan relocations and assistance policy and the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme make clear the criteria by which people will be assessed when they are applying to…22 May 2023HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: ReportWith permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the Government’s response to the final report of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse. The…22 May 2023HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: ReportMy hon. Friend speaks powerfully, and I pay tribute to him for all his campaigning on behalf of his constituents on this very serious issue. The reports relating to Rochdale,…22 May 2023HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourTackling antisocial behaviour is one of my priorities. That is why I launched the plan with the Prime Minister. It requires a multifaceted solution, and a lot of work must be…22 May 2023HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourHopefully we are not going to be too repetitive today, Mr Speaker. As I said earlier, last summer I was speeding. I regret that. I paid the fine and I accepted the points, and at…22 May 2023HANSARDForeign DisinformationI disagree with the hon. Lady’s characterisation that the Government have been too slow to act on Russian state threats. Following the invasion of Ukraine last year, the UK…22 May 2023HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourI was pleased to visit Leicestershire police force some months ago. I am committed to supporting communities and the police. I am pleased that Leicestershire police has received…22 May 2023HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsOur Illegal Migration Bill will end illegal entry as a route to asylum in the United Kingdom, breaking the business model of the people-smuggling gangs and restoring fairness to…22 May 2023HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: ReportMay I put on record my sympathies to the family of the hon. Gentleman’s constituents? When it comes to the child protection authority, we absolutely agree that we need a sharper…22 May 2023HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Prime Minister and I are determined to stop the boats—we are doubling the number of UK-funded personnel in France, and for the first time…22 May 2023HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourMy hon. Friend does a great job of standing up for his constituents on antisocial behaviour. In March, we launched the action plan to crack down on precisely the behaviour he has…22 May 2023