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HANSARD Visa Processing TimesWill the Minister give way?14 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe know about the draconian restrictions faced by women and girls in Afghanistan. The new all-party parliamentary group for Afghan women and girls, which I co-chair, has written…13 Dec 2022HANSARD Standards: Code of Conduct and Guide to the RulesI thought I would start by reflecting on something the Prime Minister said back in his days as a junior Minister in the then Department for Housing, Communities and Local…12 Dec 2022HANSARD Standards: Code of Conduct and Guide to the RulesGiven that we have not had ministerial reporting since the end of May 2022 and the Leader of the House is now asking us to give her more time to bring a process into place, when…12 Dec 2022HANSARDIndependent Adviser on Ministerial InterestsI was at the debate secured by the hon. Member for Rhondda (Chris Bryant) yesterday, where he rightly pointed out the difference between the Members’ code of conduct and register…30 Nov 2022HANSARDMinisterial CodeThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful point. Does he agree that it is simply wrong that there is a difference between what we register as MPs and what Ministers register,…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Support for British FarmingThe hon. Gentleman is making a proud defence of British farming. One of the challenges is around the seasonal agricultural workers scheme—that is certainly true in my…23 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and apologies; you are stuck with me. This is our third Government and our fourth Chancellor this year, and we do not get our Advent calendars…22 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementThe Federation of Small Businesses says that business confidence is at its lowest rate since the pandemic, and in the Chancellor’s oral statement today there was no mention of…17 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy Bills: Support for Households in ScotlandWhen people face energy price increases, it is important that they have confidence that the bills they receive from their provider are correct. After an intervention from my…16 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy Bills: Support for Households in Scotland10. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for households with energy bill increases in Scotland.16 Nov 2022HANSARDCarer's Leave BillI thank the hon. Member for her intervention. When we engage with employers on such things, they recognise the importance of retaining and motivating their staff. They invest in…09 Nov 2022HANSARDCarer's Leave BillThank you, Mr Paisley, for your excellent chairing of the Committee this morning. I also thank the Minister and Government Members for supporting the Bill. I thank all Members for…09 Nov 2022HANSARDCarer's Leave BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I thank everyone who is here today—those here voluntarily and those I spoke to very nicely. I welcome the Minister…09 Nov 2022HANSARDCarer's Leave BillI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. My party’s policy is to have paid leave, but the Bill is an important step, putting statutory rights to request leave on the statute…09 Nov 2022HANSARDCarer's Leave BillI absolutely agree. There are so many different iterations of carers and who they are providing care to. I have certainly seen that myself. It is really important that the…09 Nov 2022HANSARDState Pension Triple LockDoes the shadow Minister agree that we are talking not only about a cut, but about the uncertainty that the Government have created over the weeks, with their U-turns upon…08 Nov 2022HANSARDState Pension Triple LockAs I said in my intervention on the right hon. Member for Leicester South (Jonathan Ashworth), we all in this House, as the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) said, have…08 Nov 2022HANSARDSupport for Veterans9. What steps his Department is taking to support veterans.07 Nov 2022HANSARDSupport for VeteransAs someone who worked for the career transition partnership, I know how much many employers value veterans and the service that they provide in employment. Too often, charities…07 Nov 2022