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HANSARDLeaving the EU: Fisheries PolicyThe Secretary of State has already promised Danish and Iberian fishing fleets that their access to UK waters will continue unhindered after Brexit. How many promises has he made…20 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn eight recent Department for Work and Pensions appeal cases in my constituency the DWP has not submitted information to the court in time. That has led to the hearings being…20 Jun 2019HANSARDIntergovernmental RelationsThe frontrunner to become the next Prime Minister has published an anti-Scottish poem. He believes that a pound spent in Croydon is of more value than a pound spent in…19 Jun 2019HANSARDIntergovernmental Relations3. What progress the Government have made on their review of intergovernmental relations.19 Jun 2019HANSARD Businesses: Late PaymentsWhen it comes to cash retentions, the Minister said twice that it was up to industry to find a way forward, but they are actually a Government responsibility. It is about 40 years…19 Jun 2019HANSARD Local Housing Allowance: Supreme Court RulingUnder this Government we have seen the introduction of the bedroom tax and universal credit, both of which are causing rent arrears, and the Minister has actually admitted that UC…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: PortsWe have had no apology today, and the Secretary of State sits there and lets his Minister come to the Dispatch Box while he shakes his head. The reality is that the next no-deal…13 Jun 2019HANSARDPublic Transport: Disabled PeopleI was one of the MPs who was happy to support the Guide Dogs talking buses campaign. I even took a trip on a bus blindfold to experience the travel difficulties. It is now two…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn the day of the European elections, my constituent, Christine Fletcher, had to rush her unwell daughter to hospital for a brain scan. Christine could not then get a proxy vote,…13 Jun 2019HANSARDSocial HousingIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for helping to secure it and I congratulate the hon. Member for Warwick and Leamington (Matt…13 Jun 2019HANSARDState Pension Age: EqualisationThe fact is that 1950s-born women suffered discrimination and lower pay leading to smaller or no private pensions to fall back on, so it beggars belief that they then had to…12 Jun 2019HANSARDState Pension Age: Equalisation9. What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the effect of the acceleration of the equalisation of the state pension age on women…12 Jun 2019HANSARDElectric VehiclesSales of electric cars in the UK in 2018 hovered at just 2.7%. In Norway, they rose to 31.2%, up from 20.8% in 2017. What lessons can the UK learn from a successful, driven, small…11 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences: Over-75sI have 4,200 elderly constituents who will lose out because of this. Any of them who are watching the answers from the Dispatch Box today will be reminded, as I am, of a line from…11 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendI have a few more questions. The Secretary of State said in his statement that Bridgend faces cost disadvantages compared with other Ford plants doing the same work. How long has…10 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendI thank the Secretary of State for early sight of his statement. May I say on behalf of the SNP that our thoughts are clearly with the workers at Bridgend and those in the supply…10 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Wayne David) and there have been some excellent contributions tonight. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for…10 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeThe Minister seems to be saying that the proposals being considered are from the trustees and they have not proposed any changes to the 50-50 split. Is it not the case that the…10 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 15 May.15 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsI also support Mental Health Awareness Week. Instead of a transplant providing my constituent Pauline Hunt with an improved and extended life, she has tragically received a death…15 May 2019