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HANSARDVoter ID: EnfranchisementThe Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster knows fine well that there was evidence of voter personation in Northern Ireland, which was why we needed to see a change in legislation…27 May 2021HANSARD Environment BillI want to address most of my remarks to new clause 12 and fracking, but before I turn to that specifically, I want to put on record my concerns about flooding, because we are in a…26 May 2021HANSARDHigh Street BusinessesWhat steps he is taking to support high street businesses.25 May 2021HANSARDHigh Street BusinessesHigh street businesses on Lord Street in Fleetwood tell me that one of their biggest concerns is empty shop units that have fallen into disrepair. They are dangerous for people…25 May 2021HANSARD Criminal Justice Review: Response to RapeViolence against women and girls starts really young. I do not know whether the Minister saw the news today about the research done by Radio 4 and the NASUWT into sexual violence…25 May 2021HANSARDBelarus: Interception of AircraftDoes the Foreign Secretary recognise the criticism by many in the Belarusian diaspora that the response to last year’s stolen elections was too soft? Will he get tough by imposing…24 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationI want to thank Members across the House for contributing to this important debate. In particular, I put on record my thanks to my hon. Friend the Member for Stretford and Urmston…13 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationWe are discussing the importance of voting and democracy in a debate about the bright future for the next generations. Given that 16 and 17-year-olds have the right to vote in…13 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateCan the Prime Minister reassure the House that the terms of reference of this inquiry will include those suffering from long covid and the diagnosis, treatment and support for…12 May 2021HANSARDUniversity Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and RentI wonder whether the Universities Minister can help me respond to a query I have had this morning from a constituent, who asks me why his siblings can return to in-person teaching…15 Apr 2021HANSARD Bay Local Authority in North Lancashire and South CumbriaI beg to move, That this House has considered a proposal for the Bay local authority in North Lancashire and South Cumbria. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghTributes to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh have flooded in from around the world, but for the next two minutes I want to share the tributes from the small corner of…12 Apr 2021HANSARDSafety of Local Elections: Covid-19The trouble is that our democracy is not open to everyone. Millions of voters are still missing from the electoral register, but instead of prioritising that, the Government have…25 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021Labour will support the SI as a practical step to give voters greater flexibility when applying for an emergency proxy vote in the context of covid-19. The provision is important,…16 Mar 2021HANSARDHM Courts and Tribunals Service: BacklogWhat progress he has made on tackling the backlog of cases in HM Courts and Tribunals Service.16 Mar 2021HANSARDHM Courts and Tribunals Service: BacklogThree court buildings have now failed safety inspections by the Health and Safety Executive, yet the Government continue to say that courts are covid-secure. What evidence is…16 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Veterans Minister will recall that in defence questions in November, I raised the concerns that I have about veterans’ mental health. Since then, I have been made aware that…15 Mar 2021HANSARDInvestment in Rail: North of EnglandWhat recent assessment he has made of the effect of his policies on rail investment in the north of England on the Government’s levelling-up agenda.11 Mar 2021HANSARDInvestment in Rail: North of EnglandMay I take this opportunity to remind the Minister that my constituents in Fleetwood would like to be connected to the rail network? I heard the Minister’s answer to my question,…11 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen’s Health StrategyFor decades, women with epilepsy were prescribed sodium valproate and were told it was safe to take during pregnancy. It was not. Their babies were harmed, and women continued to…08 Mar 2021