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HANSARD Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023In response to the point of order, I am not sure whether the hon. Member for Lichfield is saying that there is no issue with our emergency services, even though this delegated…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship for the first time, Dame Maria, and I hope it is not the last. I am sure Members will welcome me saying that we will not oppose this…22 Feb 2023HANSARD Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023Will the Minister give way?22 Feb 2023HANSARD Draft Radio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023I am glad to see that the hon. Member for Lichfield is as amusing as he always is—even if he is not as accurate as he should be. The debate has been much livelier than was…22 Feb 2023HANSARDTackling Violence Against Women and GirlsFewer than one in 50 recorded rapes results in a charge and it takes two years on average for a rape case to come to court. I hope the Minister will congratulate Northumbria’s…21 Feb 2023HANSARDTackling Violence Against Women and Girls9. What steps his Department is taking to reform the criminal justice system to help tackle violence against women and girls.21 Feb 2023HANSARDFan-led Review and Football White PaperWe are on our way to Wembley, and I am sure the Minister will join me in wishing every success to Newcastle United in the league cup final on Sunday. However, he must know that…20 Feb 2023HANSARD Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual Property RightsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I congratulate the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) on securing this vital debate on the potential…01 Feb 2023HANSARD Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual Property RightsI think the Minister will find that rather than our leading the way on AI regulation, both the US and the European Union have already made strides in AI regulation that it would…01 Feb 2023HANSARDIMF Economic OutlookWages in the north-east are 3% lower than when Labour left office, and households have lost £11,000 in wage growth under the Conservatives. Now, according to the IMF forecast, we…31 Jan 2023HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanLocal, affordable and sustainable food production delivers real health and food security benefits to my constituents in Newcastle. We also benefit from the glorious north-east…26 Jan 2023HANSARDWagner Group: Sanctions RegimeAs well as the Wagner Group’s murderous activities in Ukraine, I am aware, as chair of the all-party parliamentary group for Africa, of its activities across that continent. It…25 Jan 2023HANSARDBus Services: NewcastleAn elderly man waits two hours in the rain not knowing whether a bus will turn up. A lone woman is left stranded at 11 pm. A business cannot open because half of its workforce are…19 Jan 2023HANSARDBus Services: Newcastle1. What assessment he has made of trends in the quality, availability and accessibility of bus services in Newcastle since 2019.19 Jan 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized BusinessesAMLo Biosciences is a Newcastle University spin-out whose groundbreaking research will save lives by making cancer diagnosis easier and more accurate. AMLo spends millions on…17 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.16 Jan 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Students18. What steps she is taking to help support students with the cost of living.16 Jan 2023HANSARDCost of Living: StudentsNewcastle University student union’s recent cost of living crisis survey revealed that 41% of students had considered dropping out due to financial pressures. They are trying to…16 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsSpecial educational needs provision in school matters. So many parents contact me either because they cannot access such provision or because it is inadequate. One family with two…16 Jan 2023HANSARDAffordable Local Food: Newcastle upon Tyne Central12. Whether she is taking steps to help ensure the availability of affordable locally produced food in Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency.12 Jan 2023