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HANSARD VenezuelaI welcome the confirmation that the Government support international law and now want to see a safe and peaceful transition to a legitimate Government that reflects the will of…05 Jan 2026HANSARDHMP Leyhill: Offender AbscondmentsAny prisoner absconding is, of course, bad news and something that should not happen, but does the Minister agree that it is a symptom of the broken-down prison system that we…05 Jan 2026HANSARDMiddle East and North AfricaI thank the Minister for his statement and for all the work that he has been doing on these issues. What reason has the Israeli Government given for stopping NGOs operating in…05 Jan 2026HANSARDCourt BacklogsJustice delayed is justice denied is the harsh reality for the nearly 80,000 cases that are currently waiting to be heard in the Crown court. I am pleased that the Government are…16 Dec 2025HANSARDCourt Backlogs20. What steps he is taking to tackle backlogs in the courts.16 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month was National Care Leavers’ Month. I had the pleasure of attending a question time event in my constituency, where I was interviewed by some incredible young people,…11 Dec 2025HANSARDFairtrade CertificationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow North (Martin Rhodes) for securing the debate. I also thank the team at…11 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDThe Government are consulting on their proposals to implement digital ID, which is important for respecting democracy and hearing the concerns of our constituents. Does my hon.…08 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsLast week’s Budget marked a clear turn away from the damage and austerity of the previous Government towards a fairer, stronger country that will deliver on the public’s…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI entirely agree with my hon. Friend. Not only is that very good for our young people—they will have apprenticeships—but for our SMEs, as they will be able to offer those…02 Dec 2025HANSARDCriminal Court ReformI welcome the proposals to tackle the court backlogs and delays, which the previous Government did nothing to address. Will the Secretary of State please confirm that this…02 Dec 2025HANSARDImmigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa RoutesI have also had Hongkongers in my constituency contact me about the changes, so I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this debate. The…25 Nov 2025HANSARD Separation Centres: Terrorist OffendersThe European convention on human rights has safeguarded the lives and rights of many people. Will the Minister please tell the House what the Law Society of England and Wales…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast weekend I attended the annual conference of Interfaith Wolverhampton in my constituency, which has done much to bring different faith communities together, including those of…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Migration: Settlement PathwayI ask, as someone who was not born in this country, whether the Home Secretary agrees that we should not stop talking about the benefits of immigration while managing migration.…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Reoffending: Rehabilitation in PrisonsI thank my hon. Friend for his statement. Does he agree that reducing reoffending through rehabilitation is the key to reducing not only prison overcrowding, but the court…20 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Men’s DayMy hon. Friend is making an excellent contribution. On men not expressing their feelings, I had a constituent at my last surgery who told me about the domestic abuse he had…20 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCrimes committed by grooming gangs are among the most horrific imaginable; victims feel the devastating impact for the rest of their life. Does the Minister therefore agree that…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Illegal Waste: Organised CrimePenn cricket club in my constituency allegedly had contaminated soil illegally deposited on its grounds. That not only caused an eyesore, but prevented the club from playing…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseOn the question of innovation, the University of Wolverhampton, in my constituency of Wolverhampton West, recently launched a new course, in collaboration with the British Judo…17 Nov 2025