Contributions
321 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDElections Bill (Second sitting)Q Rob, I have just consulted the oracle that is Google by putting in “Birmingham electoral fraud”. It goes all the way back to 2005, and then there are articles from 2011.…15 Sept 2021HANSARDSupport for Young Jobseekers19. What specialist support her Department is providing to young jobseekers at the start of their careers.13 Sept 2021HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillI was a new candidate at the last election, and I can absolutely attest that it was a wearying experience, as it is for the electorate. Does my right hon. Friend agree with me…13 Sept 2021HANSARDSupport for Young JobseekersJobcentre staff across the country are doing a fantastic job, not least in the Rochdale youth hub, which serves my Heywood and Middleton constituency, but as my hon. Friend will…13 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillI apologise for interrupting my right hon. Friend; she is making a very powerful point. Placements in work have been extremely important, especially in this post-covid period.…10 Sept 2021HANSARD Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) BillIt is pronounced Eyjafjallajökull.10 Sept 2021HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Great Grimsby (Lia Nici), and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson) as well as the hon. Member…10 Sept 2021HANSARD Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillAs a former member of a licensing panel, I completely agree with what the hon. Gentleman just said. Does he agree that the Bill is a valuable first step in bringing uniformity and…10 Sept 2021HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillWhat a pleasure it is to follow the hon. Member for Hove (Peter Kyle). I did not agree with everything he said, but some of his points were apt, particularly those about prestige…10 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareI declare an interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on local government, in thanking my right hon. Friend for making the tough choices that he has today, rather…07 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanThe men and women who serve in our armed forces are remarkable and make huge sacrifices, both personally and in their careers. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that they will get…06 Sept 2021HANSARDPlanning System ModernisationThere is a great deal of concern in my Heywood and Middleton constituency and across Greater Manchester about the amount of green belt approved for release by the Greater…19 Jul 2021HANSARDPlanning System ModernisationWhat steps he is taking to modernise the planning system in England.19 Jul 2021HANSARD Voter IDIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary, and to follow the hon. Member for Luton South (Rachel Hopkins), although I have to politely disagree with some of her…13 Jul 2021HANSARDKickstart SchemeGetting young people into these kickstarter positions is hugely important, but it is only a first step, so will my right hon. Friend tell me what support is available to those…28 Jun 2021HANSARDKickstart SchemeWhat recent assessment she has made of the progress made by the kickstart scheme in creating jobs for young people.28 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticesApprenticeships are a fantastic way for people to learn, earn and realise their potential, so much so that I have just advertised this week for one to join my team via Hopwood…22 Jun 2021HANSARDApprenticesWhat steps his Department is taking to encourage employers to take on more apprentices.22 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementLike I think most Members, a substantial portion of my casework is on either planning or housing, so I am glad to participate in today’s debate. I would even say that I do not…21 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementI thank my hon. Friend for his clairvoyance, because I was about to say that the lived experience does not necessarily match the rhetoric, and nowhere is that clearer than in Andy…21 Jun 2021