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HANSARD Recall of Women to PrisonsI am coming on to that statement now. I welcome the proposal by the Secretary of State to abolish short sentences, which would make a huge difference to women offenders, who are…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Recall of Women to PrisonsI thank everyone who has spoken today for their contributions, because we have had a really grown-up debate. If colleagues will indulge me and my emotions slightly, I spend a lot…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Legislation against Female Genital MutilationI congratulate the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) on raising this pressing issue. Female genital mutilation is an abhorrent practice, which can have dreadful consequences…11 Feb 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse Legislation and Immigration StatusThe Women’s Aid “No Woman Turned Away” project can only find refuge accommodation for fewer than one in 10 women who have no recourse to public funds. The Government’s proposed…07 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisocial BehaviourI too congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Diana Johnson) on securing the debate. I also congratulate the hon. Member for Bolton West (Chris Green)…07 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Domestic Abuse Bill: Territorial ExtentAs a Welsh MP, I have every confidence that the Welsh Labour Government are working towards delivering an excellent strategy on support for victims of domestic violence—I have no…30 Jan 2019HANSARDChildren with Life-limiting ConditionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Dorries. I congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on securing this important debate and on his speech. We…29 Jan 2019HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI most certainly do agree with my hon. Friend. I would love to visit Auschwitz, but my own personal tragedy—my son would have been 38 today —has prevented me from doing so. I…24 Jan 2019HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI most certainly do agree with my hon. Friend. It has been estimated that only 6% to 11% of Europe’s pre-war Jewish population of children survived, compared with 33% of the…24 Jan 2019HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI, too, congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Dudley North (Ian Austin) on securing this debate. It is important that we mark this day so that we and future generations…24 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am pleased that the Government have finally announced that they have introduced the draft domestic abuse Bill. Cross-examination of survivors by perpetrators will now be…21 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast April, the Prime Minister announced the establishment of a children’s funeral fund in memory of my son, Martin. Nine months later, we have still not seen it. That means that…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe all-party parliamentary group on home electrical safety will shortly publish the results of a consultation on the need for better regulation of online sales. Websites such as…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingThat is of great concern to staff members I have spoken to. WHSmith, as we have heard, was recently voted the UK’s worst high street shop. Why are we transferring a cherished…10 Jan 2019HANSARDCrown Post Offices: FranchisingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Evans. The post office has historically been a focal point of any community. Until recently, in my own community—in my…10 Jan 2019HANSARD Apprenticeships and Skills PolicyI congratulate my hon. Friend not only on securing the debate but on her generosity in giving way. I am sure it will help the new year planning for the keep fit programme. Skills,…08 Jan 2019