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HANSARDPlastic PollutionI congratulate my right hon. Friend on her new role. Pupils from Kings Road Primary School and the Bishops’ Primary School in Chelmsford want to do more to reduce single-use…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI, too, welcome my hon. Friend to his new role. I know that his predecessor was looking at the online harassment that politicians sometimes face, especially women and those from…25 Jul 2019HANSARDDraft Historical Abuse Bill (Northern Ireland)Abuse of children, including sexual abuse of children, is always despicable, wherever it occurs. Many of the cases in Northern Ireland were particularly horrific. Victims deserve…24 Jul 2019HANSARDFeltham A Young Offenders InstitutionAt Chelmsford Prison, we have also had a high level of violence and some tragic suicides, but when I have spoken to staff recently, they have told me how the situation has…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsI thank my right hon. Friend for letting me join this brief debate on chalk streams. I am going to spend the first Saturday of my recess canoeing down the River Chelmer in…22 Jul 2019HANSARDPensions for Severely Disabled Victims (Northern Ireland)Will the Minister confirm that the proposed pension scheme for victims is not and never will be a pension scheme for terrorists?22 Jul 2019HANSARD Degraded Chalk Stream EnvironmentsI have heard stories from fishermen about salad washing. They tell me that the salad is not even grown in the UK, but has been brought to the UK for washing in our rivers and then…22 Jul 2019HANSARD Immigration Detention: Victims of Modern SlaveryMany victims of modern-day slavery are young and many are women. What support is given to such victims if they are identified as victims of modern-day slavery in a detention…17 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Services: Developing CountriesChildren’s health is also a key issue, and I thank the Department for International Development for its work to fight polio across the world. Will the Minister rise to the…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Universal Credit FraudIt is obviously really important that people who need benefits should not have to wait for long periods with no money in their pocket. Will my hon. Friend confirm that any new…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillNew clause 10 says that the Government should implement the full CEDAW recommendations. The first recommendation in the CEDAW report is to repeal sections 58 and 59 of the…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Billrose—09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillAs Members of Parliament, we often meet people who have suffered deep trauma and have been through challenging times, but the evidence that I heard when I served on the Women and…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy right hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. As a member of the Women and Equalities Committee, I, too, was involved in its detailed inquiry into this very challenging…09 Jul 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMany Members have come into the House who have not had a chance to listen to the longer debate. I wonder whether the Minister would clarify again which of the amendments that are…09 Jul 2019HANSARDDrugs Gangs8. What recent assessment he has made of the performance of the CPS in prosecuting drugs gangs operating in the UK.04 Jul 2019HANSARDDrugs GangsIn Chelmsford, we have found that the increased number of police on the ground, coupled with the firm use of stop and search, has led to a large number of arrests and then…04 Jul 2019HANSARDBeing Part of the UK: Benefits7. What assessment she has made of the benefits to Northern Ireland of being part of the UK.03 Jul 2019HANSARDG20 and Leadership of EU InstitutionsI understand that, far from remaining silent at the EU summit, our Prime Minister made recommendations for not just one but for all four of the top jobs, and every single name she…03 Jul 2019HANSARDBeing Part of the UK: BenefitsNorthern Ireland is home to beautiful scenery and stunning beaches. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the Government should leave no opportunity unturned to promote tourism in…03 Jul 2019