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Speech in General Committees - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454) Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)

"In one sense, the Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure is just tidying up a small area of ecclesiastical law—which we are all, obviously, very well versed in. But in a wider and more important way, it is enabling and supportive of the essential work carried out by chaplains to His …..."
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Speech in General Committees - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454) Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)

"I beg to move,

That the Committee has considered the Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure (HC 1454)...."

Marsha De Cordova - View Speech

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Speech in General Committees - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454) Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)

"Thank you, Mr Mundell. We now move on to the Abuse Redress Measure and the associated draft rules, which lay the groundwork for the Church of England to deliver a redress scheme and confer the necessary legislative powers on the Archbishops’ Council to delegate decision-making to a third party.

I …..."

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Speech in General Committees - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454) Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)

"The Church is fully aware of its responsibilities in relation to this redress Measure. The hon. Member for South Suffolk is right to raise the point about Kennedys. The data breach that took place was serious. Kennedys has fully owned that breach and put in place the necessary measures to …..."
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Speech in General Committees - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454) Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)

"I am fully aware. If the hon. Member has followed the work that I have done in this space, she will understand how seriously I take the issue of safeguarding and the redress Measure. Now that we have the Measure in place, the key is to ensure that we get …..."
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Speech in General Committees - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454) Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)

"I think I mentioned that there is oversight. There will be an oversight body. I believe I mentioned that in my final remarks just now...."
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Speech in General Committees - Mon 01 Dec 2025
Armed Forces Chaplains (Licensing) Measure 2025 (HC 1454) Abuse Redress Measure 2025 (HC 1455)

"I will certainly ask for that, but it is not part of the Measure...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 05 Nov 2025
Conflict in Sudan

"The situation in Sudan is beyond devastating. Indeed, Sudan’s ambassador has warned that a genocide is taking place there. As we focus on those who are being violated, I urge the Minister to ensure that the UK Government lead international efforts to bring the perpetrators of the disgraceful violence against …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 04 Nov 2025
Welfare Spending

"My right hon. Friend is making a great introduction, because the Conservatives clearly need to be reminded of their failures over 14 years in government. During their time in office, the disability employment gap remained stubbornly at 30%. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is only this Labour …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 27 Oct 2025
Oral Answers to Questions

"The Access to Work scheme provides vital support, and it is one of the best forms of support for blind and partially sighted workers, but when their awards come up for review, they find that their support and awards are being significantly reduced. Given the Government’s commitment to keeping Britain …..."
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