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HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Semina Halliwell, a 12-year-old girl from my constituency, suffered an horrific ordeal, and she tragically then went on to take her own life. She was let down by the system.…07 Jun 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry UpdateOn behalf of my constituents affected, I welcome the sensitivity with which the Government have been dealing with this situation. However, the lack of urgency is undermining the…19 Apr 2023HANSARDCash AcceptanceThe hon. Gentleman is talking about banks closing; the bank on my high street is still open but will not give cash and directs people to the post office. Does he agree that it is…20 Mar 2023HANSARDCar Parking: Care WorkersI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of car parking charges for care workers. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Robert. I thank all hon.…16 Mar 2023HANSARDCar Parking: Care WorkersThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. What we are trying to do is remove from care workers’ lives the stress of paying for parking tickets and finding a parking space. There are…16 Mar 2023HANSARDCar Parking: Care WorkersI thank the Minister for her remarks about the things that the Government are doing for adult social care. That is incredibly important. The more airtime we can give this issue…16 Mar 2023HANSARDRefugees: AccommodationDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, given the severity of the risks, it would not be appropriate to house asylum seekers in a Pontins holiday camp in my constituency? Will he…06 Feb 2023HANSARD Reform of Children’s Social CareI thank my right hon. Friend for her statement and all those who work in the children’s social care sector for their incredibly important work. My right hon. Friend knows that…02 Feb 2023HANSARDUnaccompanied Asylum-seeking ChildrenDoes my right hon. Friend agree that to place vulnerable asylum-seeking children in the care of local authorities whose Ofsted rating is inadequate is a dereliction of not only…24 Jan 2023HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry and Compensation FrameworkI agree with the hon. Lady. Many years later, my constituent is still going through a terrible time with the trauma. The psychological effects do not leave people. He is still…24 Nov 2022HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry and Compensation FrameworkI congratulate the right hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson) and my hon. Friend the Member for Worthing West (Sir Peter Bottomley) on securing this…24 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.23 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe wine trade, and particularly wines produced in the UK, plays an increasing important role in Southport’s food and drink industry. Will my right hon. Friend meet some of these…23 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for Veterans7. What steps his Department is taking to help support veterans across the UK.13 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for VeteransI recently attended the opening of Southport veterans’ hub, which does an excellent job in providing support for ex-service personnel in my constituency. Will my hon. Friend join…13 Jun 2022HANSARDCivil Service: Broadening and Diversifying ExpertiseThe civil service fast stream ensures that the best and brightest in our society, no matter their background, rise to the top. Does my hon. Friend agree that restoring the fast…09 Jun 2022HANSARDCivil Service: Broadening and Diversifying Expertise9. What steps his Department is taking to broaden and diversify expertise in senior posts within the civil service.09 Jun 2022HANSARDMaking Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow OldSince the last Queen’s Speech, Southport has begun the process of seismic change, with our £37.5 million town deal being met with hundreds of millions in pledged private funding.…16 May 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend commend the work of my constituent Chris Truett to clear sand from the seawall path and to plant thousands of flowers at his own expense? And will my…24 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine: Potential War Crimes by RussiaWill my right hon. Friend assure the House that our recently passed Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 will ensure that this Conservative Government will take…22 Mar 2022