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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.22 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I also thank you, Mr Speaker, your team and the House authorities for keeping us all safe during a difficult year? Too many deaf people are still facing social exclusion, and…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesEthnic minority communities have suffered disproportionate numbers of deaths from covid-19. The Sewell report fails to recognise that structural racism underlies many…20 Apr 2021HANSARD Black Maternal Healthcare and MortalityIs it not clear from everything we hear that black women and women from ethnic minorities feel that the health system does not communicate appropriately, so they do not understand…19 Apr 2021HANSARD Black Maternal Healthcare and MortalityI am grateful that we are debating this important petition today and pay tribute to the women who have bravely shared their stories, from those involved in the “Dispatches”…19 Apr 2021HANSARDCovronavirus, Disability and Access to ServicesI am grateful to the right hon. Member for Romsey and Southampton North (Caroline Nokes) for securing this important debate, and to the Women and Equalities Committee for their…15 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Human SecurityDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that so many of the issues that he describes are linked to our short-termism? Will he therefore consider the Bill on wellbeing for future…13 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Human SecurityMany Members have made good and important points today. I am grateful for all the points that have been raised. I hope that this debate is not the last that we have, but the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Human SecurityAfter all the Minister has heard this morning—we could only touch on so many of the issues—does he not agree that the balance we have to strike about global security has to shift…13 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Human SecurityDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that, given the current signals from the Government, we are setting ourselves up against other nations rather than wanting to work with them? That is…13 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Human SecurityWill the Minister give way?13 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Human SecurityI beg to move, That this House has considered global human security. It is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Sir Christopher. First, I thank the Backbench Business…13 Apr 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCommunity energy projects are an excellent way to bring people in behind our ambition to get to net zero by 2050, yet there are still significant regulatory barriers to making…25 Mar 2021HANSARD Liverpool City CouncilThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker.24 Mar 2021HANSARD Liverpool City CouncilThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Not so long ago, Liverpool was the European capital of culture, under the Liberal Democrats, and it is a shame to see it in its current position as a…24 Mar 2021HANSARD Education After Covid-19The covid pandemic has taught us to revalue many things that we simply took for granted. Top of that list is the importance of teaching and learning, especially the value of…23 Mar 2021HANSARD Electoral CommissionFirst, I pay tribute to Sir John Holmes for his time as chairman of the Electoral Commission and his work in support of our UK democratic process. It takes courage to challenge…22 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFollowing the Home Secretary’s announcement that the elections for Mayors and police and crime commissioners will return to being first past the post, will the Government publish…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Independent Review of Administrative LawI thank the panel for the work it has been doing. There is no justification for the proposals to restrict people’s access to court. The current judicial review system works well,…18 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenMy heart goes out to Sarah Everard’s family and friends during this horrific time. A year ago on International Women’s Day, I introduced a private Member’s Bill to make misogyny a…15 Mar 2021