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HANSARD Government Mandate for the NHSI am really not following the Minister on why this mandate has not been published. I wonder whether it is because of the paralysis in Government caused by the Brexit shambles or…25 Apr 2019HANSARDWomen’s Life ExpectancyONS figures published in March 2019 show that the life expectancy of women in the poorest UK regions fell by 98 days between 2012 and 2017. Given that this is the first time that…25 Apr 2019HANSARDElectoral Registration: EU CitizensWill the Minister actually answer the question posed by the hon. Member for Kettering (Mr Hollobone)—that is, if local authorities have to spend more money because of the late…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Saudi Arabia: Mass ExecutionsWhat more could the Government do through the embassy in Saudi Arabia to work with civil society, women’s groups in particular and human rights defenders to ensure that human…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingAs usual, my hon. Friend is making a very clear statement about the situation local government finds itself in today. My council is one of the 10 councils to have suffered the…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLiving WageJust to be clear, will the Minister state that the people who clean his offices and the security guards who keep him safe in his role as a Minister will receive the living wage,…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Climate Action and Extinction RebellionThe Minister talks about action not words, and she also talks about the clean growth strategy. What does she think of the plans to downgrade the electrification of rail lines and,…23 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The Health Minister will soon be meeting the parents in Hull affected by the baby ashes scandal, including mothers who do not know how their babies’ bodies were transported…23 Apr 2019HANSARD South-Eastern Rail FranchiseThe Minister has referred to the Williams review several times. Keith Williams has already warned about the Government “micromanaging” the rail industry and driving passengers…23 Apr 2019HANSARDLiving Wage13. If he will make it his policy to pay officials in his Department the living wage.23 Apr 2019HANSARD Arrest of Julian AssangeI am concerned that a man suspected of rape, which is what in this case actually happened, was able to do what he did for several years to escape justice. I have seen media…11 Apr 2019HANSARD East Midlands Rail FranchiseI am really disappointed that the Secretary of State, who was in his place on the Front Bench earlier, was not able to take the urgent question, because franchising is one of the…11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Last month, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission launched the “Legacy of Liberation”…11 Apr 2019HANSARD European CouncilI am sad to say that no matter how the Prime Minister dresses up last night as a bilateral negotiation, it was actually a humiliation for this country on her watch. In the spirit…11 Apr 2019HANSARDHomeless People: Death RatesThe Hull Daily Mail reported that in Hull alone 35 homeless people died between 2013 and 2017, part of the 24% increase in rough sleeping deaths across England and Wales in five…08 Apr 2019HANSARD Access to Medical CannabisIt was clear from the evidence given to the Health and Social Care Committee that the Government raised public expectations when they rescheduled medical cannabis. I wonder…08 Apr 2019HANSARDGender Pay GapLast year, 19 NHS trusts had median pay gaps of 20% or more; this year, 24 did. Why has that happened?04 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseOn my way into Westminster, I walk through the Canary Wharf Crossrail station on most mornings. It is a pristine station that cost £500 million. It was opened in 2015, but no…04 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Secretary of State just enlighten the House as to what he thinks has actually gone well during this first phase?04 Apr 2019HANSARDLegislative Proposals: No Withdrawal AgreementThe Government have failed to pass the Trade Bill, the Agriculture Bill, the Fisheries Bill, the financial services Bill and the environment Bill, and they have even failed to…04 Apr 2019