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HANSARDCensusIt is a pleasure to speak for the Opposition Front Bench, supporting changes to make a more inclusive census that is fit for the 21st century. The census is an important tool for…06 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19The week before last it was “shortly”, last week it was “imminently”. Does the Secretary of State know when the public health budgets will be announced, and if he does, can he…16 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Yesterday’s Budget provided no further clarity on the £350 million for cycling that the Prime Minister mentioned on 11 February. As a consequence, from the start of next…12 Mar 2020HANSARDLife ExpectancyThe truth is that if you live in poverty you will get ill quicker and die sooner. For my constituents in Pharos ward in Fleetwood, life expectancy is 10 years shorter than just…10 Mar 2020HANSARDLife Expectancy19. What recent assessment he has made of trends in life expectancy.10 Mar 2020HANSARD Airport ExpansionThe Minister has talked about the Government’s ambitions, shall we say, to reach net zero, but they are way off meeting their targets, and we do not need communities that live…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeIs it Government policy to comply with the rulings of the courts?02 Mar 2020HANSARDEU Nationals: Voting RightsThe Minister acknowledges the contribution that EU citizens have made here in Britain. Of course, during the transition, EU citizens currently have the right to vote and stand for…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhy is the Secretary of State scared of 16 and 17-year-olds?27 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit1. What assessment he has made of the effect on low-income families of the roll-out of universal credit in Wales.26 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal CreditWill the Government commit to ending the dehumanising work capability and personal independence payment assessments, which routinely find sick and disabled people fit for work,…26 Feb 2020HANSARDDraft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2020My right hon. Friend is absolutely correct; I cannot argue with his logic at all. These elections are far sooner than many of us might think. Legislation should be clear at least…24 Feb 2020HANSARDDraft Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) Order 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. Let me start, as I think I did the last time we scrutinised a similar instrument, by noting that this House of Commons…24 Feb 2020HANSARDFloodingBusinesses on the Lansil industrial estate in Lancaster are flooding again and they tell me that they cannot take much more of this, so what support can the Government offer to…24 Feb 2020HANSARDRenewable EnergyScotland has a huge geographical advantage when it comes to wave and tidal energy, with reports suggesting that up to 40,000 jobs could be created in the sector if it had…12 Feb 2020HANSARDRenewable Energy2. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the renewable energy sector in Scotland.12 Feb 2020HANSARDUK FisheriesI do not know whether hon. Members have had the pleasure of visiting Fleetwood, eight miles north of our famous neighbour, Blackpool, on the Lancashire coast. The town boomed in…12 Feb 2020HANSARDPolice Officer Numbers: Lancashire7. What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the number of police officers in Lancashire.10 Feb 2020HANSARDPolice Officer Numbers: LancashireI am sure, Mr Speaker, you will wish to join me in paying tribute to Lancashire police, who responded over the weekend to the devastating effects of Storm Ciara, alongside all the…10 Feb 2020HANSARDWuhan CoronavirusI put on record my thanks to all the officials who supported my 81-year-old constituent Veronica Theobald to make the journey from Wuhan to the Wirral. What lessons have been…03 Feb 2020