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HANSARDChild PovertyMy constituency is not among the poorest in Scotland, but we already have one in 10 children there—in some areas, one in three—living in poverty, with two thirds of them in…28 Jun 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI appreciate the concerns of the local community about their amenities, but in the suggested location, the holocaust memorial would offer more than just education and a reminder…28 Jun 2023HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillThe hon. Lady is giving a powerful speech about something that is not just practically and politically important, but emotionally important. I believe there is a great emotional…28 Jun 2023HANSARDHealthcare13. Whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce waiting times for healthcare in Northern Ireland.21 Jun 2023HANSARDHealthcareI share the expressed concerns about the lack of an Executive in Northern Ireland and about support for the NHS, which is struggling. However, as the Minister mentioned, we are…21 Jun 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillTo be absolutely clear, Lords amendment 2B addresses the concerns that many of us in this place have about the right to strike and how it will be protected. How are the Government…21 Jun 2023HANSARDGrowth Plan of 23 September 2022 and Cost of Mortgages10. If he will make an assessment of the implications for his Department’s policies of the cost of mortgage products.20 Jun 2023HANSARDGrowth Plan of 23 September 2022 and Cost of MortgagesAs a result of the 6% rate that we have heard about, more than 1 million households on flexible-rate mortgages have already faced increases this year, and 1.8 million more will…20 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonI rise to speak in support of the Committee’s report. I thank the Committee and its members for all the work they have done in protecting us and our privilege in the work that we…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonThe hon. Lady made the very good point that the Prime Minister at the time was not the caretaker of No. 10. However, he was the caretaker of the nation’s health, the nation’s…19 Jun 2023HANSARDElections Bill: Government’s Equality Impact Assessment11. To ask the hon. Member for Lancaster and Fleetwood, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, whether the Committee has had discussions with the (a)…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPride MonthThe hon. Member makes an important point. Specifically on that toxic and damaging debate that we have seen in this country, particularly over the past year, does he agree that we…15 Jun 2023HANSARDBACKBENCH BUSINESSThe Minister is making a good point. In a previous life as a university lecturer in journalism, I had a student who was blind. The books that were available as audiobooks were…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Abortion: Offences against the Person ActNot only has a great deal of concern been expressed in this place about the case, but I am sure we have all received representations from constituents who are concerned and…15 Jun 2023HANSARDElections Bill: Government’s Equality Impact AssessmentGiven the disproportionate consequences of the Government’s voter identity mandate and the effect on the ethnic minority population, it is concerning that there has been no impact…15 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitThe Minister knows that he and I will never agree on Brexit and its impact, not just on Scotland— [ Interruption. ] We do not agree on that. Does he share my amusement that the…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitWill the hon. Gentleman give way?14 Jun 2023HANSARD Nottingham IncidentI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. On behalf of my party, the Liberal Democrats, I want to pass on our deepest condolences to everyone affected by this horrific…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitDoes the hon. Member agree that the way to improve the situation for everyone, not just in the devolved nations but throughout the United Kingdom, is for those who are elected to…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living and BrexitWill the hon. Member give way?14 Jun 2023