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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently dropped in on an Armed Forces Network community event in my constituency, one of many organised by Lee Chapman, a veteran. The network is supported by the council and…19 May 2025HANSARDGavi and the Global FundThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that Gavi has the ability to pull in many different donors, but perhaps the specific questions following the ODA cut should be directed to…15 May 2025HANSARDGavi and the Global FundIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. Let me start by congratulating the hon. Member for Milton Keynes Central (Emily Darlington) on securing this debate.…15 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLike the Leader of the House, I am delighted that we will be having a debate on battery energy storage systems, but that is not my question for today. It will come as no surprise…15 May 2025HANSARD Sanctions Implementation and EnforcementThis is the third time in a week that the Minister and I have met across the Dispatch Box to debate sanctions. Once again, I thank him for advance sight of his statement.…15 May 2025HANSARDRail Services: North WalesThe midlands rail hub was backed by the previous Government. It will unlock and drive economic growth across the west midlands and beyond, including into Wales, and improve the…15 May 2025HANSARDGavi and the Global FundThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, and I recall that during the last replenishment, there were many conversations going on to encourage other countries and partners to step…15 May 2025HANSARDGavi and the Global FundThat is a really interesting point, because IFFIm has proved what can be achieved by working with other instruments. I hope that the Government will examine the options. The…15 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ7. While the Prime Minister prefers to take to the international stage, back here at home Labour’s Birmingham bin strike is now in its 10th week. Rubbish is still piled on the…14 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentThe situation in the middle east continues to cause concern. That is why we on this side of the House have been clear on the need to see the return of the hostages and a lasting…14 May 2025HANSARD SanctionsWe on the Opposition Benches support this statutory instrument and all measures that bear down on Putin’s regime and undermine his ability to prosecute the barbaric, illegal…14 May 2025HANSARDHumanitarian Aid: Educational ProgrammesWe know that education can make a real difference to a girl’s life chances, which is why the last Conservative Government committed to ensuring that every girl has access to…13 May 2025HANSARDSyria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger, and I am grateful to the Minister for his opening remarks. I welcome this opportunity to debate sanctions on Syria…13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Helping more people off welfare and into work will require the support and good will of employers, which I fear those on the Government Benches do not fully recognise. How…12 May 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel Payment: Means-testingThe Government did indeed launch a campaign to increase the number of pension credit applications, but sadly there was also a surge—an increase of 133%—in the number of claims…12 May 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel Payment: Means-testing12. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of means-testing the winter fuel payment on levels of pensioner poverty.12 May 2025HANSARDIncome Tax: Personal AllowanceWill the hon. Gentleman give way on that point?12 May 2025HANSARDIncome Tax: Personal AllowanceI thank the hon. Gentleman for setting out the petition’s argument. I came to the debate because an unusually high number of my constituents signed the petition. On the hon.…12 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemI know a gimmick when I see one, and we have seen one here today. The Home Secretary says that net migration must come down, but she does not say to what level or by when. What…12 May 2025HANSARD Safety of Humanitarian Workers: Conflict ZonesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. Let me start by congratulating the hon. Member for Cheadle (Mr Morrison) on securing this debate. It is fair to say…30 Apr 2025