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HANSARDPeople Housebound due to Disability: Church SupportIn the report of the archbishops’ commission on reimagining care, which I chaired, we recognise the important role of churches and faith communities in supporting older and…28 Nov 2024HANSARD Sewage Discharges: South WestAlthough I am not from the south-west, I have the beautiful River Wharfe flowing through my constituency of Shipley. Until now, we have been relying for transparency on Top of the…27 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI congratulate my right hon. Friend on introducing this once-in-a generation public health measure. As he acknowledges, too many people are dying young from the effects of…26 Nov 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions: HealthcareBetween 2013 and 2023, during the Conservatives’ time in government, the number of general practices fell from 8,044 to 6,419. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is a bit rich for…14 Nov 2024HANSARDWarm Homes Plan19. What steps he is taking to introduce a warm homes plan.12 Nov 2024HANSARDWarm Homes PlanGiven that 64% of homes in Shipley have an energy performance certificate rating of D or below, I very much welcome the Government’s commitment to the warm homes plan. The charity…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Fuel PovertyDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that part of the solution is building more higher-quality housing for older people? In many of our communities, people are living in unsuitable homes…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Fuel PovertyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) on securing this important debate on…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Fuel PovertyWill the hon. Gentleman therefore join me in congratulating the Chancellor on increasing the windfall tax on gas and oil companies in recognition of the excess profits they are…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Fuel PovertyDespite all the measures that the shadow Minister says the previous Government took, The Lancet and the Institute of Health Equity have estimated that 102 excess winter deaths in…06 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. This Budget rejects 14 years of Tory austerity for public services and instead begins a process of…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesFarmers in my constituency have told me that they are struggling, owing to the abysmal implementation of a transition payment scheme by the last Government. There have been huge…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Higher Education ReformI would like to put on the record that my husband works for a university. I welcome the announcement that the Government plan to reform and strengthen higher education. I went…04 Nov 2024HANSARDSmall Businesses: Scaling UpSmall businesses such as the Greek Corner in Shipley have benefited from Bradford council’s business growth programme, funded by the towns fund, which provides capital assistance…31 Oct 2024HANSARDSmall Businesses: Scaling Up10. What steps he is taking to help support small businesses to scale-up.31 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for MoneyI thank my right hon. Friend for his response. Recent National Audit Office reports have revealed the extent of the Tories’ economic mismanagement over the past 14 years. That has…29 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for Money17. What steps she is taking to help ensure value for money in public spending.29 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe Government have delivered on their manifesto commitment to introduce the Employment Rights Bill. It includes a historic fair pay agreement for care workers, which will benefit…23 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationSince the devastating Hamas attack on Israel more than a year ago, an estimated 42,000 Palestinians have died, including many civilians, and many more families have been…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation13. What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.22 Oct 2024