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HANSARD Business of the HouseGiven that there is a debate later today on HS2 compensation, and that Skelmersdale in my constituency has repeatedly been denied any support for a train station—infamously, it…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill I am sorry; I apologise.15 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill I thank the Minister for giving way. I shall be very quick. With respect to the Minister, I did not ask him what the Government had done; I asked him what measures that were in…15 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill rose —15 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill Will the Minister give way?15 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill I thank the Minister for giving way. We are happy to see the legislation, although I am disappointed that no amendments were made. The Government have already got rid of the…15 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill With respect—15 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryWill the Secretary of State give way?09 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryI thank the hon. Gentleman for leading up conveniently to my next point. The issue is that the ICB is actually bringing back more money than ever before from our dentists, and the…09 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, because inability to gain access to an NHS dentist is an issue plaguing my constituents. In 2024 Tory Britain, the…09 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.08 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsHappy new year to you and the whole House, Mr Speaker. Two west Lancashire men, Robert Hanson and Arthur Pim, served in the RAF’s photographic reconnaissance unit during world war…08 Jan 2024HANSARDDisabled People: InequalityDisabled people are also being hit hard by the Conservative cost of living crisis that my hon. Friend the Member for South Shields (Mrs Lewell-Buck) referred to. On average, the…13 Dec 2023HANSARDDisabled People: InequalityThe disability pay gap has risen under the Conservatives from 11.7% in 2014 to 13.8% in 2021. Labour will act to close the gap and to support disabled people by introducing…13 Dec 2023HANSARDUK-Rwanda PartnershipThe Home Office safeguarding Minister, the hon. Member for Newbury (Laura Farris), has confirmed on air that the Immigration Minister has resigned. Can the Home Secretary confirm…06 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesDespite what Conservative Members would have us believe, this Government inherited some of the cleanest rivers and waterways in Britain’s history when they came to power almost 14…05 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith your indulgence, Madam Deputy Speaker, I welcome the Secretary of State and the new members of her Front-Bench team to their roles. I am honoured myself to stand at the…05 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnfortunately, the reality is that cancer referrals have only got worse with the Conservatives in government. In September 2023, only 74% of urgent cancer referrals to a…05 Dec 2023HANSARDExports: Small and Medium-sized Businesses5. What steps she is taking to help small and medium-sized businesses to export.30 Nov 2023HANSARDExports: Small and Medium-sized BusinessesLast week, I welcomed the Duke of Gloucester to my constituency to award local SME GaraDry the King’s award for enterprise for its innovation in international trade. How can such…30 Nov 2023