House of Commons

My Record of Contributions in Parliament

Family Visas: Income Requirement - [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

Many of my constituents have signed the petition, and they say that they struggle to have a family life in the UK due to the previous Government’s 55% increase in the income requirement for...

Playgrounds

Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend is making excellent progress; I love the six points that he has given us. I am happy to say that my constituency has a number of historic parks such as Alexandra Park and Platt...

Northern Gaza

Commons debates

Not one single hospital now operates in northern Gaza. Healthcare staff continue to be targeted, resulting in the death of even more innocent civilians. We have heard the Minister, but surely...

Israel and Palestine - [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

In July, this Government called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, but Netanyahu and his Government refused to listen. The only way we can ensure a permanent end to the cycle of violence is by...

Migration and Border Security

Commons debates

At a time of hugely stretched resources across the Government, thanks to the mess left in the public finances by the Conservative party, I welcome the additional money announced for investment in...

Violence against Women and Girls - [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I thank the hon. Member for securing this important debate. Following White Ribbon Day, and during Islamophobia Awareness Month, we must address the unique challenges faced by Muslim women, who...

Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Commons debates

I welcome this Bill. Some 6,000 children in Greater Manchester take up smoking each year, allowing tobacco and vape companies to profit from increasing health inequalities. If we eradicate...

Fly-tipping

Westminster Hall debates

Fly-tipping in Greater Manchester is on the rise, costing local authorities more than £6 million in 2022. Although the practice is frustrating for my constituents, it is often caused by lack...

Israel-Gaza Conflict: Arrest Warrants

Commons debates

Does the Minister agree that as well as demanding an immediate ceasefire, the freeing of all hostages and unhindered aid getting into Gaza, we must ensure that the perpetrators of heinous war...

Government and Democracy Education

Westminster Hall debates

I thank my hon. Friend for holding this important debate on a subject that I agree with wholeheartedly. Ahead of COP29, I held a student conference of the parties with three high schools in my...

Engagements

Afzal Khan made a speech in the House of Commons

I welcome the Prime Minister’s recognition of Islamophobia Awareness Month, and his commitment to supporting Muslim communities. The definition of Islamophobia from the all-party...

Knife Crime: Preventive Education

Afzal Khan made a speech in the House of Commons

Greater Manchester continues to experience some of the highest rates of knife violence in the country, with more than 10,000 recorded incidents since 2020. Organisations such as the Greater...

Knife Crime: Preventive Education

Afzal Khan made a speech in the House of Commons

What steps she is taking to provide preventive education for schoolchildren about knife crime.

Israel: UNRWA Ban

Commons debates

The situation in northern Gaza is dire. I welcome the leading role that the Government have played in providing essential humanitarian aid for Gaza, including through the support packages for...

IPP Sentences - [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I thank my hon. Friend for giving way and congratulate him on securing this important debate. I want to raise the case of my constituent whose son is serving an indefinite IPP sentence and...

Plastics: Waste

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in (a) France, (b) Germany and (c) Sweden on reducing plastic waste.

Textiles: Recycling

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to provide financial incentives for businesses engaged in (a) upcycling and (b) the...

Protective Clothing: Procurement

Department of Health and Social Care

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will promote the use of (a) sustainable and (b) reusable medical garments in the NHS.

Vocational Education: Finance

Department for Education

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, when she plans to announce whether her Department will provide funding for (a) BTEC and (b) Alternative Technical Qualification courses in the (i)...

Teachers: Pay

Department for Education

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of providing teachers in sixth form colleges with the same pay increases as those agreed with...