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HANSARD Business of the HouseBereavement, regardless of the time since someone lost their loved one, is totally overwhelming, and talking about loss is often the route to dealing with the pain. It took me…24 Nov 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Support for Households8. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of financial support for households in Wales.23 Nov 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Support for HouseholdsSwansea East-based charity Faith in Families supports 500 households a week who are struggling to pay for food, energy and living costs. Currently, it raises money to provide…23 Nov 2022HANSARDEarly Years Childcare: Staff-Child RatiosBefore I call the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) to open the debate, I wish to make a short statement about the sub judice resolution. I have been…14 Nov 2022HANSARDMenopause10. When he plans to respond to the all-party parliamentary group on menopause’s report on the impact of menopause.01 Nov 2022HANSARDMenopauseThe lack of information about symptoms is a recognised barrier to diagnosis. As a result, only 14% of the 13 million menopausal women in the UK have a diagnosis and are accessing…01 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseRecognising that children and youngsters quickly outgrow football boots, in 2019 Karl Bradley and his fabulous volunteers Tracy, Nanette and Rhys set up The Boot Room, a swap and…27 Oct 2022HANSARD World Menopause DayI certainly agree with the hon. Lady. I myself spent eight years on antidepressants, believing that I had mental health problems, only to discover that I was actually menopausal.…27 Oct 2022HANSARD World Menopause DayI beg to move, That this House has considered World Menopause Day. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for…27 Oct 2022HANSARD World Menopause DayI thank the Minister for his kind words. We have worked together previously and I trust his word—I look forward to the certificate happening in April 2023. I thank all colleagues…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOver 60,000 kidney patients currently receive home dialysis. Countless other individuals are using stairlifts, oxygen tanks, hoists and nebulisers—the list goes on. All require…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenAs we collectively mourn the loss of our Queen, Elizabeth II, I join others in sending my prayers and condolences, and those of my constituents, to the King, the Queen Consort and…09 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsEveryone will be affected by the rise in energy prices and will be looking for ways to cut back by being more careful with the appliances they use, or opting for alternative ways…08 Sept 2022HANSARD Sir David Amess Summer AdjournmentDiolch, Mr Deputy Speaker. May I join those who have already spoken in saying what an honour it is to participate in this Sir David Amess summer Adjournment debate? I liked David…21 Jul 2022HANSARD Women’s Health Strategy for EnglandI rise to speak specifically on the menopause services included in the strategy. As co-chair of the Government menopause taskforce, I broadly welcome the strategy but feel that it…20 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: WalesI am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising prescriptions. Does she agree that, had the UK Government delivered on their pledge last year to introduce hormone replacement therapy…19 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: WalesI am sure my hon. Friend is aware of the food and hamper scheme that I have run in my constituency for the past six years. We provide food and hampers at Christmas and Easter, and…19 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: WalesI want to raise a point about the English prescription charge. Is the hon. Gentleman aware that men in England who need Viagra are able to get it on prescription?19 Jul 2022HANSARDGambling Review White PaperOne could be forgiven for failing to notice a news article yesterday regarding No. 10 policy advisers who have links to gambling companies. It would be unforgiveable, however, if…07 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsI am sure the Prime Minister is as thrilled as I am that you, Mr Speaker, signed the Wellbeing of Women menopause workplace pledge last week to show support for women in this…22 Jun 2022