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HANSARDFair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards CommitteeI am really glad to hear that the Secretary of State takes such an interest in schools in Knowsley, but in Knowsley, as in many parts of England, we have schools where children…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Industrial ActionI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a proud member of Unite and the GMB trade unions. During the pandemic, my constituents…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Non-domestic Energy SupportPost offices provide incredible support not only to our communities, but to the economic vibrancy of our high streets. However, they are often on quite a tight turnover. Having…09 Jan 2023HANSARDEnergy Costs: Fiscal SupportA great number of my constituents who live in park home sites such as Willowgrove park in Knott End-on-Sea or Smithy Park in Winmarleigh, as well as boat dwellers on the Galgate…20 Dec 2022HANSARDEnergy Costs: Fiscal Support14. What fiscal steps he is taking to support people with their energy costs.20 Dec 2022HANSARDAnnual Fisheries Negotiations with EU and North Atlantic StatesWhat assessment has the Minister made of how much of this increased quota will be landed in English ports, in order to bring jobs and economic opportunities to coastal communities…20 Dec 2022HANSARD Convention on Biodiversity COP15: OutcomesProtecting nature and increasing biodiversity is often led by grassroots organisations. I invite the Secretary of State to commend the work of the Friends of Miss Whalley’s Field,…19 Dec 2022HANSARDStrep A Treatments: SupplyParents right across my constituency have been raising concerns with me about the rise in strep A cases. I spoke to a reception class teacher last week who told me that more than…19 Dec 2022HANSARD Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder: FatalitiesWill the Minister commit on the Floor of the House this evening that after she has had conversations with the commissioner about the possibilities of the scheme she will talk to…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder: FatalitiesI thank the Minister for the time that she makes available for the subject, which is much appreciated. While she is on the topic of the percentage risk of harm to the unborn baby,…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder: FatalitiesI congratulate the right hon. Member on securing this debate on such an important issue. She is touching on the issue of women currently taking sodium valproate when they are of…07 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat measures are the Government taking to speed up repayments to the 200,000 pensioners who have yet to be compensated for the historical underpayments in the state pension?05 Dec 2022HANSARDCost of Living: PensionersRural pensioners face additional challenges to the cost of living crisis, and I have recently heard from constituents in the villages of Forton and Winmarleigh who are still…05 Dec 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Pensioners18. What steps his Department is taking to support pensioners with increases in the cost of living.05 Dec 2022HANSARDYouth Services: Voluntary Sector3. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support the voluntary sector in delivering youth services.01 Dec 2022HANSARDYouth Services: Voluntary SectorLast week I had the pleasure of spending my Wednesday evening with a group called the Squirrels, which is the new expanded offer from the Scouts, offering four and five-year-olds…01 Dec 2022HANSARDVoter ID: Young PeopleThe list of acceptable ID was included in the Elections Bill. There is of course secondary legislation before the House on 12 December and I encourage my hon. Friend to take part…01 Dec 2022HANSARDVoter ID: Young PeopleThe Electoral Commission has not identified young people as a group that is more likely to need additional support to navigate the ID requirements. Its research found that 2% of…01 Dec 2022HANSARDVoter ID: Turnout LevelsI can reassure the right hon. Gentleman that the Committee has heard the points that he has made, but it is for the Government and not the commission to comment on the reasoning…01 Dec 2022HANSARDVoter ID: Turnout LevelsThe Government piloted different models of voter ID at elections in 2018 and 2019. In its independent evaluations, the commission found no evidence that turnout was significantly…01 Dec 2022