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HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe possibility of an end to the killing—whatever we call it—brings hope in Gaza, Israel and, indeed, here, but I fear that divisions in our communities will remain. Many…27 Feb 2024HANSARDMembers’ Productivity: Digital ToolsLike most Members, I receive hundreds of invitations every week, and much more spam. It takes a member of my team hours—sometimes days—to go through them all. That is time that…22 Feb 2024HANSARDMembers’ Productivity: Digital Tools8. If the Commission will take steps to increase the use of digital tools in parliamentary services to support the productivity of Members.22 Feb 2024HANSARD Post Office Horizon ScandalThe Post Office Horizon scandal is now commonly called one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British history—so many lives devastated, some lost. An inevitable…22 Feb 2024HANSARDInnovation: Co-operation Between Universities and BusinessesBritish researchers are among the best in the world. We are not so good at turning our brilliant research into the growth that our economy so desperately needs, which requires…21 Feb 2024HANSARDAnimal TestingI thank the hon. Member for her intervention. I was not implying support for a specific type of testing, but making a general point: some have argued in the past that animal…19 Feb 2024HANSARDAnimal TestingIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Caroline. I acknowledge the strength of public feeling about animal testing. Together, the petitions that we are debating…19 Feb 2024HANSARDAnimal TestingThe right hon. Gentleman makes a good point, and I thank him for it. In his speech, he talked about some of the challenges around the existing regime. We have seen a huge growth…19 Feb 2024HANSARDFraud and Economic Crime: ProsecutionThe Horizon Post Office scandal has appalled the nation. Hundreds of sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted and convicted, and many were jailed, although they were entirely…01 Feb 2024HANSARDFraud and Economic Crime: Prosecution1. What steps she is taking to help ensure effective prosecution of perpetrators of fraud and economic crime.01 Feb 2024HANSARDFly-tippingMy constituents’ anger and frustration with litter and fly-tipping has grown as £390 million-worth of Government cuts to Newcastle City Council’s budget has impacted on services.…01 Feb 2024HANSARDFly-tipping3. What steps he taking is to support local authorities to reduce litter and fly-tipping in cities.01 Feb 2024HANSARD Real-Time Bus Information: North-EastWill the Minister give way?31 Jan 2024HANSARD Real-Time Bus Information: North-EastI thank my hon. Friend for her passionate intervention. I agree with her that local accountability would be a huge improvement, which is why I am excited about Labour’s plans to…31 Jan 2024HANSARD Real-Time Bus Information: North-EastWill the Minister give way?31 Jan 2024HANSARD Real-Time Bus Information: North-EastExactly.31 Jan 2024HANSARD Real-Time Bus Information: North-EastIn the north-east!31 Jan 2024HANSARD Real-Time Bus Information: North-EastMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Her passion highlights the importance of this issue for our constituents in Newcastle and across the north-east. Given that so many people rely…31 Jan 2024HANSARD Real-Time Bus Information: North-EastBut the Minister is not answering my questions, and I fear—if it is in order, I will put it in this way—that he may be unintentionally misleading the House: he said that the…31 Jan 2024HANSARD Real-Time Bus Information: North-EastWill the Minister give way?31 Jan 2024