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HANSARDChildren’s Social Care Services: ReformThis weekend, as the Secretary of State will have seen, the Swedish Government announced a review into the profit motive in children’s education. Can he confirm, perhaps with yes…04 Jul 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseWith the cost of living crisis hitting, I have been contacted by many constituents who live on houseboats, in flats or in park homes who are not eligible for the £400 discount on…30 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Rail Minister, the hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton), for her announcement on 18 June about more funding for the development of the line between…30 Jun 2022HANSARD Women’s Rights to Reproductive Healthcare: United StatesI agree with the Minister that this is a backward—a retrograde—step. Perhaps it is an opportunity for us to take a forward step and show leadership by looking at our own laws. At…28 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Last week marked the 15th anniversary of Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which has caused a humanitarian crisis in the region. Will the Minister condemn the ongoing blockade and…21 Jun 2022HANSARDAccess to GP Services and NHS DentistryIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for North East Bedfordshire (Richard Fuller). His points on planning resonated with me as a Lancashire MP. Where we see large expansions…21 Jun 2022HANSARDBrazil: Violence against Journalists and ActivistsI put on the record my condolences to the family of Lancaster-born Dom Phillips. What steps is the Department taking to support Dom’s family through diplomatic means at this…21 Jun 2022HANSARDMaking Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow OldWhen I was thinking about what to say in a debate on making Britain the best place to grow up and grow old, the first two constituents who came to mind were Lee and Philip, who…16 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill Ministers join me in recognising and commending the work of Ellel parish councillor Lisa Corkerry? She is never afraid to don the marigolds, grab the litter pickers and clean…16 May 2022HANSARDMaking Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow OldMay I ask the Health Secretary what he plans to do for the victims of sodium valproate, who live with lifelong care needs?16 May 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsThere are dozens of cases I could raise with the Minister this afternoon, but I will raise the case of Helen, about which my office has been on hold for just over two hours. She…27 Apr 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesIt strikes me that I have had a similar piece of correspondence from my constituents about their three-year-old son Alfie, who is undergoing treatment for leukaemia. Does the hon.…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.25 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, I met directors of the Lancaster business improvement district to discuss antisocial behaviour in our city centre. Will the Home Secretary accept my invitation to come…25 Apr 2022HANSARDFootball GovernanceLancashire is home to many great football clubs, but we often have great rivalries. Last week, I received a letter from Andy Higgins, the chairperson of Blackpool Supporters…25 Apr 2022HANSARD Energy Security StrategyIn 2019—it was during the general election campaign, but I am sure that was just a coincidence—the Government said that fracking in Lancashire would be off the table, that there…19 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. We have world-leading motor neurone disease scientists here in the UK who are on the cusp of developing the first ever treatments for this disease. Patients, scientists and…29 Mar 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Impact on Social WorkI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of the covid-19 outbreak on social work. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. World Social…23 Mar 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Impact on Social WorkThere has been such a lot of agreement and consensus in this debate, and it has been an absolute pleasure to hear so many positive things said about social workers right across…23 Mar 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Impact on Social WorkThank you, Mr Robertson. I had actually forgotten that I would get to wind up, but I will take the opportunity to thank all hon. Members for taking part in this important debate.…23 Mar 2022