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HANSARDPIP Application Process: Disabled PeopleWhat recent assessment she has made of disabled people’s experience of the personal independence payment application process.08 Mar 2021HANSARDPIP Application Process: Disabled PeopleI wrote to the Minister last week telling him about the work of the Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission, which has empowered people who have experienced the social security…08 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI draw the Secretary of State’s attention to War on Want’s new report into Israel’s military court system in the occupied west bank. Does he agree that Palestinian civilians…02 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Coronavirus, Nomination of Candidates) (Amendment) Order 2021
Draft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Welsh forms) Order 2021It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair this afternoon, Ms Ghani. I shall begin by addressing my remarks to the draft Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Financial Support for StudentsThere is a huge issue with students being legally unable to return to accommodation that they are legally obliged to pay for. The Prime Minister has said that he will look into…01 Mar 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillHaving covered many of the key arguments on this Bill in previous Commons stages, I will keep my comments brief. Labour has agreed to support the Bill for the specific purpose of…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Financial Support for StudentsWhat financial support he has provided to students affected by the covid-19 lockdown.01 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human Rights ClausesI last raised this issue on the Floor of the House on 19 November, and the Minister for Trade Policy told me to “judge us on our deeds and not always on our words.” —[ Official…25 Feb 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseEvery 62 minutes, somebody dies from an eating disorder, so ahead of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which begins on Monday, can we have a debate about the issues of stigma, lack…25 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Human Rights ClausesWhat recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on inserting clauses on human rights in future trade deals.25 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapUniversity students, many of whom were not eligible for furlough for their part-time jobs, were already struggling financially. Today’s road map suggests that the vast majority of…22 Feb 2021HANSARD Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances BillIt is a pleasure to take part in the Second Reading debate on this Bill, in which we have heard contributions from so many trailblazing women. The two speeches that stood out for…11 Feb 2021HANSARD Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances BillI thank my hon. Friend for that and for her support when I was expecting. It just goes to show that this is a debate that has had to come forward in baby steps. If we have learnt…11 Feb 2021HANSARDLocal Elections: Covid-19The advice that came from the Government this week on local elections was welcome; however, the most innovative idea appeared to be to bring your own pencil to the polls, so I…11 Feb 2021HANSARD Ministerial and other Maternal Allowances BillThe haste with which the Bill has been brought forward is perhaps reflected in some of the amendments that we see on the amendment paper. I would like to address the amendments…11 Feb 2021HANSARDPuppy TraffickingFarmers in Cockerham, Winmarleigh and Pilling have experienced considerable flooding in recent years. The farms consist of grade 2 and grade 3 agricultural land—some of the most…21 Jan 2021HANSARD Skills for Jobs White PaperI welcome the move towards local planning, and I draw the Secretary of State’s attention to what is happening at Lancaster and Morecambe College, whose principal, Wes Johnson, is…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryFishing communities across the country feel that their genuine concerns have been used for political purposes and they have ended up being sold down the river. Why does the…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Elections: May 2021(Urgent Question) : To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if he will make a statement on the May 2021 elections.13 Jan 2021HANSARD Elections: May 2021It is a pleasure to see the Minister respond to the urgent question. I wish her well with her continued recovery. As the Minister set out, elections have been suspended for more…13 Jan 2021