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HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingIt is an absolute pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford West (Naz Shah). She is a doughty champion for her constituents, and she made the point incredibly…24 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI concur completely. I was building up to a crescendo, but I agree that being honest and having a conversation with the people about the reality of Brexit is the way forward. This…25 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Tom Brake), and I want to put on the record how impressed I have been with the calibre and quality…25 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Our defence manufacturers are based in every corner of this country, many of them making a vital contribution to local and regional economies, but small and medium-sized…25 Mar 2019HANSARD Overseas Electors BillI appreciate that the hon. Gentleman is making thorough and thought-through points. He said he wanted to see a balance between the opportunities to vote given to those overseas…22 Mar 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionThere is a famous phrase that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. We have kicked the deal out twice and…20 Mar 2019HANSARD EducationI also rise to welcome today’s regulations, and I want to speak specifically on the issue of age-appropriate relationship education. I have been very alarmed by the debate we have…20 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?14 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesI appreciate the Minister’s response and announcement, but it does not yet recognise the reality that schools are facing. One of my primary school teachers told me last week:…11 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities6. What steps he is taking to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.11 Mar 2019HANSARDBioethanol Industry8. What representations he has received from the bioethanol industry as part of the negotiations for the UK leaving the EU.28 Feb 2019HANSARDBioethanol IndustryI thank the Minister for his response but, on behalf of the British bioethanol industry, may I highlight the devastating impact that a zero-tariff regime would have on the…28 Feb 2019HANSARDDepartment for EducationI congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Derbyshire (Mrs Latham) on a very evidence-based, thought-provoking and powerful speech. The tone of today’s debate has, in fact, been…26 Feb 2019HANSARDPIP Reassessments: Lifelong Disabilities6. What recent assessment her Department has made of the effect of personal independence payment reassessments on claimants with lifelong disabilities.11 Feb 2019HANSARDPIP Reassessments: Lifelong DisabilitiesI appreciate the Secretary of State’s response, but will her Department review the cases of those who have already had decisions overturned? For example, I had a constituent with…11 Feb 2019HANSARDPublic Life: Intimidation10. Are the Government looking at the effects of social media intimidation on our democracy? A wide number of pieces on social media, involving both misuse of data and funding of…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake), a fellow North Yorkshire colleague. He made some powerful and thoughtful points, in particular…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceWill the hon. Gentleman give way?05 Feb 2019HANSARD Police Grant ReportMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and that is what we should call it: a Tory police tax. Not only are people paying twice, but this is a regressive tax that hits the poorest the…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Police Grant ReportCrime, antisocial behaviour and the lack of visible policing is the biggest issue that I face when I am out on the doorsteps talking to my constituents. With the indulgence of the…05 Feb 2019