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HANSARDEngagements14. Last week, the Prime Minister rightly called Conservative party donor Frank Hester’s comments about my right hon. Friend the Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington (Ms…20 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI entirely agree. The wider public are not necessarily aware of that or the wide range of existing legislation, let alone the provisions that will be introduced by the Bill if it…15 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI thank the hon. Lady for that welcome clarification. The provision in the Bill to reduce the number of animals that can be claimed as personal pets, and that can therefore be…15 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. It was unfortunate that, even at that point, we still had not managed to bring anything forward around the importation of pets, and…15 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his considered intervention and agree wholeheartedly that we need to make sure that public information and education is improved. Many people do not…15 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillIt is an absolute privilege to speak in support of the Bill and better health and welfare standards in our dog, cat and ferret import industry. I congratulate the hon. Member for…15 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI thank my right hon. Friend for recognising how important this is in farming communities such as mine. This is crucial, and we have legislation in place, some of which many…15 Mar 2024HANSARDState Pension Changes: WomenI understand the Minister’s position on the specifics and the dates. It is perfectly clear that we are not going to get any indication of a timeline, but does the Minister accept…12 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds North West (Alex Sobel). I gave my maiden speech in the Budget debate this time last year, so I am feeling a little…11 Mar 2024HANSARDLGBT History MonthOh, I assumed you were! Apologies. LGBT History Month is an opportunity for us to look back and remember what we have achieved. My hon. Friend the Member for Wallasey highlighted…07 Mar 2024HANSARDLGBT History MonthIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mr Stringer. I congratulate the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) and my right hon. Friend the…07 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseConstituents in West Lancashire have this week been deeply concerned about the threatened closure of our dial-a-ride service. Yesterday, I learned that, unlike Conservative-led…07 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI have been in this place for about a year, and have spent almost all of it trying to get some progress on agricultural flooding and water management boards. The issue is of grave…22 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnder the Conservatives, police-recorded rapes have soared to record highs while convictions have fallen to record lows. It emerged last week that the Conservative police and…07 Feb 2024HANSARDSupport for Children with SENDIn smaller and rural communities such as mine in West Lancashire, populations and services are often very sparsely distributed and SEND students often have to either travel…29 Jan 2024HANSARDSupport for Children with SEND6. What steps she is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.29 Jan 2024HANSARDChildren Not in School: National Register and SupportI think we all agree on the value of education and how it can enrich children’s lives and give them the best possible start. I am proud that improvements and developments in…23 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt emerged this week that Avanti West Coast bosses were recently caught giving PowerPoint presentations bragging about receiving free money from the Government. Is this value for…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on bringing such an important debate to the Chamber. I have been contacted by several constituents who have described themselves as victims…18 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.18 Jan 2024