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HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireI thank the hon. Member for his point; it will be no surprise to him that I will address it later on in my speech—it makes up a good part of my speech. Unfortunately, those plans…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireI will give way one more time to the hon. Gentleman, but I am sure he will want to make his own speech at some point.27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireOn that programme, will the hon. Member acknowledge that there was just over £1 billion available from the Government for the whole country, yet South Yorkshire put in a bid for…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireI would be grateful if the hon. Member outlined why West Yorkshire got the money whereas South Yorkshire did not. To me, that shows that the money was available and was on the…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireIt still failed, though.27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireThat is not true. I have been on numerous calls, and I have regular conversations with the South Yorkshire passenger transport authority and the hon. Gentleman’s offices and…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South Yorkshireindicated dissent .27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireI find the hon. Member’s argument quite astounding. On the one hand, the South Yorkshire mayoralty failed to get one pot of money; it has now failed to get another pot of money.…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Public Transport Authority for South YorkshireMay I thank everyone for such a lively debate? We may not all agree about the solutions, but at least we all care about our region. Before I sum up the arguments, I put on record…27 Apr 2022HANSARDSexual Violence in Conflict2. What steps her Department is taking to protect women and girls from the use of rape and sexual violence in conflict.26 Apr 2022HANSARDSexual Violence in ConflictThe reports of appalling, widespread sexual violence being used by Russian soldiers in Ukraine are deeply disturbing. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the Murad code is a…26 Apr 2022HANSARDViolence Against Women and GirlsViolence against women and girls is both horrific and, unfortunately, endemic. It must be stopped. Will my hon. Friend join me in welcoming our plans such as the tackling domestic…25 Apr 2022HANSARDViolence Against Women and Girls3. What steps her Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.25 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. People smugglers are evil. People have been exploited, beaten, robbed, raped and have even died, and we need to do everything that we can to stamp out this evil trade. Does my…25 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWill the hon. Lady give way?21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesMuch has already been said about the police’s investigation, as a result of which the Prime Minister was issued with a civil penalty. He paid it immediately and came to this House…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWe must be honest that we face death threats on both sides of the House— [ Interruption. ] . No, this is an important point. No one should get abuse in their job. My point is that…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesIndeed, they do. We should all rise above that and treat each other with the courtesy that everyone needs in a place of work. Sadly, we have witnessed the violence that colleagues…21 Apr 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain). Watching today’s debate, I am struck by a sort of parallel universe; on the Opposition side,…24 Mar 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillLike my mother-in-law.24 Mar 2022