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I chaired the debate at Westminster Hall on the 25 April 2024. This was an interesting debate more so because I have received a lot of emails from constituents. The Government's position was set out during the debate:
The UK was one of the very first to sign the agreement, on 20 September 2023, the day
Although I welcomed the introduction of this long overdue Bill, I remain of the opinion that it is not fit for purpose. It contains numerous defects, deficiencies, omissions and loopholes that would allow the minority of disreputable landlords to exploit tenants and jeopardise their security of tenure. It still needs strengthening for the benefit of
On Tuesday 23 April 2024 I presented a petition on behalf of my constituents as part of the campaign to ensure that compensation is paid to the victims of infected blood immediately. I said:
This petition is from the residents of Walsall South. The petitioners note that people who received infected blood and who have suffered
The Catholic Bishop's Conference of England and Wales held a briefing for Parliamentarians with Fr Gabriel Romanelli Catholic priest of the Holy Family Parish in Gaza on Tuesday 23 April 2024. Fr Gabriel said he has been in the Holy Land since 1995. His church is the only catholic Church. He lives in Gaza and
The Football Governance Bill had its second reading on Tuesday 23 April 2024. This is a landmark bill which establishes a regulator which will ensure clubs are regulated with a light touch but with sanctions if necessary. There will be a fit and proper test for Directors and the regulator will be able to intervene
The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill returned to the Commons for Consideration of Lords Messages.
1. That this House disagrees with the Lords in their Amendment 3G. Division No. 130. I voted No.
Ayes: 306 Noes: 229 and the Question was agreed to and the Lords Amendment 3G accordingly disagreed to.
As it was more than one
On Monday 22 April I attended an event to highlight the work of Muslim Aid a well know charity that works to support people to help them with education for the children, food and water. the event was hosted by Afzhal Khan MP. there was a video presentation of the work that is done by
A motion was made and the Question put, that the period on the expiry of which proceedings on the Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill shall lapse in pursuance of paragraph (13) of Standing Order No. 80A shall be extended by 177 days until 12 December 2024.
The House divided on division No. 133 Ayes: