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HANSARD Drug-related DeathsI completely agree about the role that rehab facilities can play in supporting people into recovery, and about the need for proper, consistent funding from the Government.05 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ6. I know that the thoughts of the whole House will be with everyone affected by the Huntingdon attack, and we should praise the actions of the train’s driver, Andrew Johnson,…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, the Office for National Statistics published its latest report on drugs-related deaths in England and Wales. Sadly, for the 12th consecutive year, drugs-related deaths…23 Oct 2025HANSARDDigital IDI have been contacted by a large number of constituents in recent weeks, whose healthy scepticism about digital ID making a material difference in tackling illegal immigration I…13 Oct 2025HANSARDManchester Terrorism AttackThe perpetrator of the hideous antisemitic terror attack on the Jewish community at the Heaton Park shul was on police bail for rape at the time of the attack, joining a long line…13 Oct 2025HANSARDPassenger Rail PerformanceI am sure I speak for all fellow MPs on the west coast main line who are regular commuters on Avanti when I say that having to plan our weeks around its appalling service and…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI warmly welcome the Leader of the House to his new role and associate myself with the support across the House for my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Gateshead South…11 Sept 2025HANSARDPassenger Rail Performance1. What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail performance.11 Sept 2025HANSARD Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved FamiliesToo often, bereaved families are left with no legal representation at the inquests of their loved ones. Does the Minister agree, as per our manifesto commitment, that the…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and AbuseThe last Government failed to implement a single recommendation from the IICSA report, and Professor Alexis Jay herself spoke of the huge anger and disappointment at their…02 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ13. The nuclear industry provides over 29,000 jobs across the north-west, including thousands in Birchwood Park in my constituency, which is a globally leading centre of nuclear…02 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis is Armed Forces Week, and as we celebrate the contribution of our armed forces, we must do more to support those who serve our country. Too many of our veterans return home…26 Jun 2025HANSARDControlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I am broadly in favour of the Bill, but I have a few questions that I hope the Minister can answer. The Home Affairs…25 Jun 2025HANSARDControlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) BillOn a point of clarification, as part of this process will there be reviews of the evidence for keeping drugs within those schedules? We know, for example, that cocaine is class A,…25 Jun 2025HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeMy right hon. Friend has said that scope is an issue that the Modernisation Committee is looking at, and that it forms part of policy rather than procedure. Can she give an…16 Jun 2025HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeI make a declaration of interest: Max, in my parliamentary office, is one of many trade union reps across this House. In fact, he is so very good at what he does that 77 hon. and…16 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportAt Manchester Minshull Street Crown court last week, seven men were convicted for sickening crimes as part of a grooming gang. One of their victims, girl A, who was abused by in…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Independent Sentencing ReviewWith the National Police Chiefs’ Council having declared violence against women and girls a national emergency, it is right that we explore radical methods to bring down the scale…22 May 2025HANSARDCriminal Injuries CompensationMy hon. Friend refers to low-paid workers; we know that retail staff are among the victims who experience a really shocking amount of violent crime within the workplace. Will he…29 Apr 2025HANSARDCriminal Injuries CompensationI thank my hon. Friend for his summing up. I want to pick up on that point. When the White Paper on changes to the scheme came out in 1993, more than two Governments back, the…29 Apr 2025