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HANSARD Licensing Hours Extensions BillUnder that definition —international, national and local significance—tomorrow is the play-off final at Wembley between Oxford United and Bolton Wanderers. Would that qualify…17 May 2024HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillA few years ago, I was delighted to welcome my right hon. Friend to the Smithills Estate to plant the first tree in the 15 million tree-strong Northern Forest. One of the key…17 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q Sharon, as the local Member of Parliament representing Bolton Wanderers, I just want to say that the transformation for local communities has been absolutely phenomenal— Sharon…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)I have some sense of this already, but does the Bill go far enough to empower the regulator in the distribution of funds? Sharon Brittan: As things stand, the EFL would like to…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q This point will be brought to a head this coming Saturday. We do not know what the result will be—we can have our wishes—but most people on the outside will think going up a…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q When we think about good business, with you coming in with those cultures and values from a healthy business environment, and that culture shock when you come into football,…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mike Amesbury), who touched on the important issues in this debate. I particularly appreciate the way he very gently…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI share my hon. Friend’s concerns. The idea of one club of the status of Bury tumbling out of the English football league was pretty grim, but to have two clubs do so would have…23 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). I congratulate my hon. Friends the Members for Hastings and Rye (Sally-Ann Hart) and for Darlington (Peter…22 Apr 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillThe obligation in this debate is to set out the current threats that are not already covered by existing legislation or that we would want to legislate against. The Bill also…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI do agree with people identifying in any way they choose, but society is still getting to grips with this issue. One concern is not just individuals being able to make choices…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI agree. The jeopardy for that individual is substantial. That issue has not been covered, and they are not protected under the legislation as it stands. There is a significant…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillOne concern is the requirement almost for affirmation. In the context of the structures in society and the expectations on people if the legislation passes, and the framing in…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillMy hon. Friend is entirely right. Just because the state services are often slower than private services, we should not be satisfied that the 10-year delay is sufficient time for…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillI agree. If the courts, prosecutors and others can go into the family home to find evidence for a successful prosecution, that would cause substantial disruption to family life.…01 Mar 2024HANSARD Conversion Practices (Prohibition) BillWhat understanding is there at the moment about the reversibility of the drugs that are sometimes given to children, which could be life-changing?01 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe single biggest concern my constituents raise about healthcare is access to GPs, especially in Blackrod and Westhoughton. What more can my right hon. Friend do to ensure we…23 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith organisations such as the Dalton Nuclear Institute and the University of Bolton Institute for Materials Research and Innovation, combined with the Greater Manchester vision…28 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpBolton is opening its new £40 million Institute of Medical Sciences, which followed an earlier £50 million levelling-up fund investment. Will my hon. Friend confirm that the…20 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ6. In 2017, the Bolton police station custody suite was closed by the police and crime commissioner and the then chief constable, because they had given up on arresting…13 Sept 2023