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HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Fourth sitting)I am sorry, but this is not in scope.05 Feb 2026HANSARD Black History MonthIt is an honour to speak in today’s debate. We have celebrated 60 years of change, and we have spoken honestly about the range of challenges faced and to be overcome as we go…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI thank my hon. Friend for the point she rightly makes. It is essential that we look at the impact of AI when addressing health inequalities. Tackling persistent health inequality…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI thank the right hon. Member for raising that point. The Government are looking at how to address educational outcomes for all groups. It was heartbreaking to hear from my hon.…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthAbsolutely. We have to be proactive in speaking out against racism in any area or situation in society in which we see it. It was disappointing and concerning to hear about of the…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI am happy to.23 Oct 2025HANSARD Black History MonthI will take the compliment—I thank the shadow Minister very much. As this debate has made clear, this nation has a rich and proud history of breaking down barriers and opening…23 Oct 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)On a point of order, Mr Vickers. We did not actually cover clause 11. [Interruption.] Did we vote on clause 11?12 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move, That the debate be now adjourned.12 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am the only one who can move the Adjournment.10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)We can vote on it.10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Members have 15 minutes to get back when a Division is called in the House. The 15 minutes had not elapsed when the Adjournment was moved. How can the vote be allowed to stand…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)When the previous vote was called, I made it very clear to the Committee that we had three votes plus a vote on Third Reading.10 Jun 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Dowd. To let the Committee know, last week I gave the Opposition a week’s notice, and I shared it again this morning. It should have been shared.21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Dowd. I made it very clear that I was not going to accept that proposal, and I explained last week why not. Again, I outlined the Government…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Dowd. We want the Committee to be able to discuss the new clauses. We are not finishing today; we are just trying to get to the new clauses,…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Dowd—21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Given the fact that we spent hours debating just one clause, the Government cannot be certain that we will finish on time, because of the pace at which Opposition are going. To…21 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Seventh sitting)Sorry, Sir Roger. We had wanted to adjourn at clause 22.16 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q We have spoken briefly about this. Are you concerned that introducing a generational ban on cigarettes might cause other forms of tobacco use to increase among younger…07 Jan 2025