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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The price cap, the cut in fuel duty and the warm home discount are providing vital help with bills, but will the Government commit to further action, domestically and…29 Mar 2022HANSARDNATO Members: Co-operation7. What steps he is taking to help strengthen co-operation between NATO members.28 Mar 2022HANSARDNATO Members: Co-operationWill the Government co-operate with NATO allies to continue the flow of lethal aid to the Ukrainian armed forces, including weapons such as Starstreak to defend against aircraft…28 Mar 2022HANSARDFinancial StatementIn the spending review, the Chancellor gave a lifeline to maintained nursery schools by confirming supplementary funding, but not all schools qualify for that funding. May I…23 Mar 2022HANSARDBarnet Police StationThis petition, and its online equivalent, have been signed by more than 1,000 people, because they want to save Barnet police station. The Mayor of London has shut the front desk…10 Mar 2022HANSARDChristians and Religious Minorities: IndiaMany minority communities have played prominent roles in Indian politics and public life since the country’s foundation in 1948, and that continues today.24 Feb 2022HANSARDChristians and Religious Minorities: IndiaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. Freedom of religion is a fundamental right that must be defended and should be a high priority in our foreign…24 Feb 2022HANSARDChristians and Religious Minorities: IndiaWe have heard about the controversy surrounding rules to regulate conversion, but I get the very strong impression from those who understand those issues that the laws are…24 Feb 2022HANSARDChristians and Religious Minorities: IndiaIn the light of that mutual understanding, does the hon. Lady regret that during the Batley and Spen by-election, Labour circulated a leaflet showing our Prime Minister and Mr…24 Feb 2022HANSARDIndia-UK Trade NegotiationsDoes my hon. Friend agree that one of the significant benefits of a free trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom is access to a market that is increasingly…22 Feb 2022HANSARDLiving with Covid-19One of the cruellest aspects of the pandemic has been that many people have been unable to visit their sick or even dying relatives in hospital. Visiting has still been very…21 Feb 2022HANSARD 2002 Gujarat RiotsI am deeply grateful to the hon. Member for Batley and Spen (Kim Leadbeater) and to you, Mr Davies, for allowing me to speak briefly. As the hon. Member has said, this is an…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSentencing for Terrorist Offences: Northern Ireland ExecutiveThe Police Service of Northern Ireland makes huge efforts to bring to justice those responsible for terrorism there, but the chances of convicting those offenders are undermined…08 Feb 2022HANSARDSentencing for Terrorist Offences: Northern Ireland Executive3. What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on sentencing for terrorist offences.08 Feb 2022HANSARDPoverty: PensionersWill the Minister ensure that supporting our pensioners remains a top priority across Government? What is he doing personally to ensure that as many pensioners as possible benefit…07 Feb 2022HANSARDInsurance Industry RegulationReform of Solvency II could unlock billions to create jobs, enhance prosperity and help to raise living standards. May I ask the Government to make some progress on this?01 Feb 2022HANSARDStabilityThe Northern Ireland protocol is clearly causing political instability. Will the Secretary of State agree that it needs replacing, not just a few amendments?26 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Parties: Police InvestigationDoes the Minister agree that anyone taking a view on the Prime Minister must take into account the fact that he has presided over the most successful vaccination programme in the…25 Jan 2022HANSARDAfghanistan: Humanitarian SituationThe Open Doors world watch list identifies Afghanistan as the most dangerous place in the world to be a Christian. Will the Government put the protection and support of Christians…25 Jan 2022HANSARD Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [Lords]We are all united in wanting to stamp out abusive practices with ground rents, but is the defect of the hon. Gentleman’s amendment not that it amounts effectively to a…24 Jan 2022