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HANSARDHMCTS: Probate ServiceThe probate service was part of the reform programme, which has now been paused following a National Audit Office report, so could the Minister say who is responsible for this…28 Mar 2023HANSARDDraft Merchant Shipping (Fire Protection) Regulations 2023The Minister is making an interesting speech. I am looking at regulation 5(2)(d), which refers to fishing vessels. Does that include every size of fishing vessel? Obviously, the…27 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for North West Hampshire (Kit Malthouse). We have had plenty of Budget debates, but this Budget…21 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsBritish nationals Morad Tahbaz and Mehran Raoof still remain incarcerated in Iran. What is the Foreign Secretary going to do to bring them home?14 Mar 2023HANSARDDoctor NumbersAs well as recruiting doctors, how do we retain doctors? A doctor in my constituency says that at the end of the day he takes home £100 a week. That is less than a decorator. What…07 Mar 2023HANSARDDraft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2023Is the Minister confident that there are sufficient safeguards to ensure that the security services have the right person?01 Mar 2023HANSARDDraft Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2023Obviously, there is a turnaround time of 14 days. Is the Minister confident that there are sufficient judges? Are more going to be appointed?01 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsA headteacher in one of my schools said that there were material errors in the assessment and review of the infrastructure parts of their bids for funds from the school heating…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsA man was stabbed to death outside Asda in Walsall town centre, and an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in Cook Street, Darlaston. What discussions has the Home Secretary had with…06 Feb 2023HANSARDNHS StrikesThe Minister will know about the ministerial code and about keeping the House updated, so will he tell us when the Secretary of State for Health met Pat Cullen of the RCN? If…06 Feb 2023HANSARDUrgent and Emergency Care Recovery PlanThere are 165,000 vacancies in social care and there was nothing in the statement about how the Secretary of State will address them. Will he do that through better terms and…30 Jan 2023HANSARD Ukraine UpdateDoes the Minister agree that we should strongly support the comments of the Secretary-General of NATO when he says that this is an important time to end the Russian tyranny and to…26 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice Conduct and David CarrickWho will be conducting the internal review, when will it report, and will the Home Secretary ensure that previous Metropolitan Police Commissioners will also give evidence to it?17 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister confirm that post offices, which are at the heart of our community, will receive support for their energy bills so that they can continue to function for the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSchool BuildingsThe Minister of State, the right hon. Member for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton (Nick Gibb), visited Joseph Leckie Academy, which really helped, and I had a good meeting with the…16 Jan 2023HANSARD NHS: Long-term StrategyMy hon. Friend is absolutely right and puts the point perfectly. I have questions to ask the Minister. Are the recommendations on safe staffing levels made by Sir Robert Francis…11 Jan 2023HANSARD NHS: Long-term StrategyIt is a pleasure to follow my friend the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine), the new Chair of the Select Committee. My hon. Friend the Member for Ilford North (Wes…11 Jan 2023HANSARDBacklog of Court CasesHas the Minister seen the Law Society’s five-point plan to get rid of the backlog, including investing in buildings and staff and properly funding legal aid? If he has not, will…10 Jan 2023HANSARDChannel 4Happy new year, Mr Speaker. May I ask the Secretary of State: why did right hon. and hon. Members only hear about this U-turn on “Channel 4 News” and why has she not put the…09 Jan 2023HANSARDSupporting DemocraciesIs the Minister aware that NATO has set up a centre for democratic resilience? Will he make sure that the Government do not undermine that work or duplicate it?13 Dec 2022