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HANSARDEarly Years Family SupportHold on a minute. I will give way first to the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) and then to the hon. Member for Manchester Central.16 Jul 2019HANSARDEarly Years Family SupportMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. There is still this myth that it is not manly to admit to having some form of mental illness. I hope that we are getting away from the…16 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationTo an extent. The exact statistics are that out of 55 airprox incidents—near misses—in the six months to May 2019 in the consolidated drone, balloon and model category, drones…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationI beg to move, That this House has considered a registration scheme for drone users. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue. I recognise that it may appear to be…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationOf course. It would not be a debate without someone giving way to the hon. Gentleman.10 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationI will give way to the hon. Lady first, and then to the hon. Gentleman.10 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationI agree. If the hon. Lady bears with me, I will come on to exactly that point. However, it is £16.50, not £16, just to be pernickety.10 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationI entirely agree with the hon. Gentleman. I will come on to precisely that if he hangs around. As I say, I think most people acknowledge that we need more robust rules. Back in…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationI completely agree, which is why I said I think we all agree that we need more robust regulations and a registration scheme. I think most users do not dispute that but they do…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Drone Users: RegistrationI have some sympathy with that and it is the thrust of what I am coming to. The scheme as it stands will put everybody in the same pot, treat everybody in the same way, when…10 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat does that mean?09 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order 2018 went through Committee at the beginning of the year but has still not been subject to a vote here. Given that the proposed increase,…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe hon. Gentleman is being generous in taking interventions. I am very pleased to have added my name to his new clause, and I speak as somebody who did not vote for the same-sex…09 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister update the House on the prospect of the Bayeux tapestry coming to this country on loan after the Bayeux museum is temporarily closed after 2020?04 Jul 2019HANSARDYouth Services5. What recent steps he has taken to improve the quality of local youth services.04 Jul 2019HANSARDYouth Services“Positive for Youth” was the Government’s last comprehensive youth policy document. It contained many good examples of joint project working between local authorities and…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSexual Abuse Conviction RatesCourt business continues to be dominated by historical sex abuse cases, while conviction rates for recent crimes remain depressingly low. Does the Minister agree that the securing…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSexual Abuse Conviction Rates6. What recent steps he has taken to improve conviction rates in sexual abuse trials.04 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stretford and Urmston (Kate Green), a fellow member of the Home Affairs Committee. May I endorse her last point about children…01 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationAs I said earlier, the extra funding is welcome, but it takes us from the bottom of the last decile to the top. A moment ago, my right hon. Friend mentioned a balanced approach.…01 Jul 2019