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HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillMy revolution intends to help every woman who is experiencing the phenomenon, in whatever capacity, be they 13 years of age—I have heard about some women as young 13—or in their…29 Oct 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillI agree with everything the right hon. Lady says. It has been a pleasure to work with some fantastic women in this place who understand how important this issue is and, like me,…29 Oct 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillI do agree and my mantra has become that we can all become menopause warriors because that means we acknowledge the issues and problems and are prepared to work towards…29 Oct 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillI agree with the hon. Gentleman and thank him for sponsoring the Bill. I would say that this is about not just the symptoms women feel, but the consequences in relationships; we…29 Oct 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The private Members’ Bills ballot at the start of each Session of Parliament gives each of us the opportunity to put in to…29 Oct 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillI certainly do agree. We have all heard stories about chemists getting back a skip-full of drugs after people have passed away. It is wrong—I totally agree. That leads me to the…29 Oct 2021HANSARDWorld Menopause MonthI would say, “Take the example of the hon. Gentleman, who has become a menopause warrior: be there for the women in your lives and make sure you provide listening ears and…21 Oct 2021HANSARDWorld Menopause MonthI beg to move, That this House has considered World Menopause Month. It is rare to stand up in this place and open with the words, “This is not a political issue”, but that is…21 Oct 2021HANSARDWorld Menopause MonthI hope that colleagues truly appreciate the impact that us in this place talking about this subject has on those watching and listening. I have lost count of the people who have…21 Oct 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyIt is a pleasure to follow the maiden speech of the hon. Member for Hartlepool (Jill Mortimer). It is also wonderful to see her colleagues gathered around her to show her such…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI certainly do. I see that week in, week out when I visit my communities: there is not one that does not have a food bank facility, albeit an ad hoc version. This year, we added…21 Sept 2021HANSARD Merthyr Tydfil: City StatusI know my hon. Friend will agree that Merthyr Tydfil has been at the very heart of Wales’s political, industrial and social history. It has quite simply shaped the world that we…15 Sept 2021HANSARDNational Lottery Licence: ProcurementThe Gambling Commission has turned down an invitation to appear before the gambling-related harm all-party group to discuss the upcoming national lottery licence procurement and…01 Jul 2021HANSARDNational Lottery Licence: ProcurementWhat progress he has made on the procurement process for the fourth national lottery licence.01 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Staff Safety at DVLA OfficesI am glad to hear that the Minister is so in touch with the DVLA, but can I enlighten him on an issue? A staff rep at DVLA has been subjected to a tirade of online abuse for…30 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Staff Safety at DVLA OfficesWhat recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the safety of staff at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s offices in Swansea during the…30 Jun 2021HANSARDDriver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyWhat steps he has taken to help protect workers at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Swansea site from covid-19.24 Jun 2021HANSARDDriver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyI wonder whether the Secretary of State would therefore be willing to accompany me and other colleagues who have constituents working at the DVLA to the site so that he can show…24 Jun 2021HANSARDBeauty and Wellbeing Sector WorkforceIt is a pleasure to see colleagues from across the House acknowledge and champion an industry that is a serious contributor to both the economy and the societal life of our…23 Jun 2021HANSARDBeauty and Wellbeing Sector WorkforceI beg to move, That this House has considered the beauty and wellbeing sector workforce. May I say what an honour it is to serve under your chairmanship in this important debate,…23 Jun 2021