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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Healthy Start scheme is a vital source of income for low-income families with young children, particularly newborns. The price of food has increased by 16% in the past year,…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Local Government FinanceMy hon. Friend mentions social care funding. What is his view on the fact that the overall package for child and adult social care is £2 billion, yet last week we received the…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Local Government FinanceOn the question of clarity for local authorities, can the Minister confirm why we yet again have a one-year settlement for local authorities? This is the fifth successive one. Why…08 Feb 2023HANSARDCammell Laird Workers Imprisoned in 1984I thank my hon. Friend and congratulate him on securing this important debate. He is making an important contribution around the thrust of Government direction in policy terms in…07 Feb 2023HANSARD Reform of Children’s Social CareThe proposals include a significantly increased focus on early intervention and prevention so that young people can stay in their family home for as long as possible. That may…02 Feb 2023HANSARDCystic Fibrosis: Living CostsMy hon. Friend makes a really important point. We have talked about some of the associated conditions that can come with CF, such as diabetes, but the mental health implications…02 Feb 2023HANSARDCystic Fibrosis: Living CostsThe hon. Gentleman is making an excellent point about the reassessment process. Does he agree that many people with cystic fibrosis are unfortunately unable to access PIP because…02 Feb 2023HANSARDCystic Fibrosis: Living CostsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Harris, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing what is an incredibly important debate, in…02 Feb 2023HANSARDCystic Fibrosis: Living CostsI share the hon. Lady’s concern. She is absolutely right that this impacts significantly on people’s ability to function in the workplace. It also impacts on the mental health…02 Feb 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is truly an honour to make my maiden speech in the House in such an emotive and important debate. We must always remember the horrors of the holocaust, and do all we can to…26 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe recent dismal performance of TransPennine Express is a cause of considerable consternation, not only in this place but among many of my constituents who use Urmston railway…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Levelling-up Fund Round 2As someone who, until earlier this month, was a local authority leader and the place-based regeneration lead for Greater Manchester, I know better than most just how much time and…19 Jan 2023