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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK is hosting the global vaccine summit in June, supporting Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to raise at least $7.4 billion towards vaccination for the world’s poorest children.…04 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe welcome that report and its recognition of the work the UK is already doing. The report is in line with the Government’s ambition to end preventable maternal, newborn and child…04 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government are aware of the situation in Colombia and Venezuela. The UK is one of the largest donors to the humanitarian response in Venezuela and the top donor to the Central…04 Mar 2020HANSARDSustainable Development Goals: Climate ActionClimate action is a priority for the UK Government and the Department for International Development. We have recently doubled our commitment to international climate finance and…04 Mar 2020HANSARDJustice System: Causes of RacismThat is not my understanding of what the Home Secretary said, but let me be absolutely clear that this Government have regard to eliminating discrimination and advancing equality…23 Jan 2020HANSARDJustice System: Causes of RacismMy Home Office colleagues are aware of this, and it is something they are considering.23 Jan 2020HANSARDJustice System: Causes of RacismI think it is deeply unfair to lecture the Home Secretary on discrimination. Let us be absolutely clear that this Government are committed to closing the opportunity gap in our…23 Jan 2020HANSARDJustice System: Causes of RacismWe are working across Government and with partners to tackle the over-representation of black and Asian people and those from other ethnic minorities in the criminal justice…23 Jan 2020HANSARDVictims of Domestic AbuseThe hon. Gentleman makes a very good point, highlighting the fact that domestic abuse is out there in so many different areas, and not always where we expect. With regard to…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessIt is a pleasure to be in the Chamber, Mr Speaker, with you in the Chair. Access to justice is a fundamental right and the Government are committed to ensuring that everyone can…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessI am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question. She brings a huge amount of experience in family law to this place. She has made an important point. The Government have always…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessI think it is fair to say that I have been setting out some of the action points that we are taking forward. We have had the post-implementation review of LASPO, and are looking…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessI do not accept the accusations made by the hon. Gentleman. I have made it absolutely clear that access to high-quality, early legal aid can be important in supporting people in…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessNo, I do not accept that. I go back to my earlier point: we believe in access to justice, particularly early legal support for those people who absolutely need it. We have pilots,…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question. He makes a fair point, but this is about people having access to justice when they need it. As I said, the Government remain…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessI am grateful to the right hon. Lady for her question. Although prisons do not fall within my portfolio, I fully understand why she would be concerned about the issue and about…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessI welcome another new Member to the Chamber today for MOJ oral questions. We have made it very clear that we remain committed not only to providing legal aid to those who need it,…14 Jan 2020HANSARDVictims of Domestic AbuseWe are committed to doing everything we can to end domestic abuse. It is an appalling crime that ruins far too many lives. It is vital that we better protect and support victims…14 Jan 2020HANSARDVictims of Domestic AbuseI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that point. I know that she brings a huge amount of expertise in this area, which is to be welcomed. This Government recognise the…14 Jan 2020HANSARDVictims of Domestic AbuseMy hon. Friend makes some powerful points. She brings to the Chamber experience in legal matters, particularly divorce and family law. Our ambition is to build a society that has…14 Jan 2020