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HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)Ten years ago yesterday, the Hillsborough inquest jury delivered its historic verdict, concluding that 96 Liverpool fans who died at Hillsborough in 1989 were unlawfully killed.…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Pension SchemesI welcome the Minister’s statement, especially the news of the termination of the Royal Mail pension scheme contract to Capita. As he knows, Capita’s management of the civil…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Victims and Courts BillI want to focus on one of the flagship measures in the Bill: clause 1, headed “Power to compel attendance at sentencing hearing”. This law has been fought for—and will today be…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Waste Crime: KnowsleyI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention, which will come as a surprise to no one. Yes, I know that Labour’s waste-crime action plan addresses many of the concerns that he…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Waste Crime: KnowsleyI know that my hon. Friend has done such hard work for her constituency of Blackpool North and Fleetwood in campaigning on this. We are working closely together on this issue, and…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Waste Crime: KnowsleyAbsolutely. I pay tribute, once again, to my hon. Friend for the work that she has been doing with me on that specific site in her constituency. She is right. In a moment, I will…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Waste Crime: KnowsleyI absolutely agree: this matter affects us across all our constituencies. In the action plan, I have read about some good measures, but they need to be put into action. I am sure…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Waste Crime: KnowsleyI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of waste crime in Knowsley. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I am really pleased to have…25 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCapita’s management of the civil service pension scheme—the latest in a string of failures—is a total disaster. My constituents are dealing with errors and delays, and are…19 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for NEET Young People21. What steps he is taking to support young people into employment, education or training.09 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for NEET Young PeopleLast week I met with Knowsley chamber of commerce, and we all welcomed the Government’s youth guarantee. Some 55,000 placements is a great start, but no scheme starts are…09 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Year of Reading: Phonics11. What steps she is taking through the National Year of Reading 2026 to improve phonics attainment at key stage 1.02 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Year of Reading: PhonicsAs the Secretary of State said, 2026 is the National Year of Reading. This week, I am reading “Ghost Town” by Jeff Young. Reading changed my life, and in fact I read a book a…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government FinanceAfter 14 years of the Tories and coalition Governments, councils like mine in Knowsley were cut to the bone. When I was elected, my constituency was the third most deprived…11 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonWill the Minister clarify that the documentation will go to the ISC, and that the ISC, not the Cabinet Secretary, will be the decision maker on risk to national security and…04 Feb 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension Scheme: AdministrationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. As so many colleagues have said, at the heart of this debate are people who have worked as public servants, many of…04 Feb 2026HANSARDParole Board Hearings8. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Parole Board hearings on victims and their families.03 Feb 2026HANSARDParole Board HearingsMembers of James Bulger’s family are my constituents, and they are yet again facing the agony of another parole hearing for Jon Venables, an ordeal that continues to retraumatise…03 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 28 January.28 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the remarks of the Deputy Prime Minister about Holocaust Memorial Day and that British serviceman. This week, the BBC and “Good Morning Britain” have…28 Jan 2026