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HANSARDPrison Officer Safety14. What progress he has made on improving the safety of prison officers.23 Apr 2019HANSARDPrison Officer SafetyA key factor in the safety of prison officers is the number of these professionals in each prison. In an earlier response, the Minister said that the number was at a higher level…23 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Children in Shrewsbury receive, on average, £4,350 per annum for their education. Their counterparts in Hackney receive over 50% more, at £6,590. These huge regional…10 Apr 2019HANSARD Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)In her powerful speech, my right hon. Friend referred to the nefarious activities of Iran throughout the middle east. There have also been allegations that it has been meddling in…09 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI think that my right hon. Friend said earlier that the British people were against a WTO arrangement, but the latest opinion polls that I have seen—certainly in my…03 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Secretary of State give an evaluation of the “Future Fit” programme? We have secured more than £300 million for investment in our local hospital trust. What is his…26 Mar 2019HANSARDCycling and WalkingI am delighted that the Minister is encouraging more walking. May I urge him, as a Herefordshire MP, to spend some of his Easter holiday on the Long Mynd in the Shropshire hills,…21 Mar 2019HANSARDHomelessness8. What steps his Department is taking to reduce homelessness.04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingDoes the hon. Lady acknowledge, however, that there is still a huge difference between the funding for schools in rural shire countries such as mine and that of schools in…04 Mar 2019HANSARDHomelessnessI thank the Secretary of State for that answer. I say to him unequivocally that there are still not enough resources going into rural shire counties such as Shropshire to deal…04 Mar 2019HANSARDVeterans: Mental Health SupportI thank the Minister for that answer. The Covenant Fund Trust will play a vital role in providing important organisations such as the Shropshire armed forces community trust with…18 Feb 2019HANSARDVeterans: Mental Health Support6. What steps his Department is taking to provide adequate mental health support for veterans.18 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government FinanceThe hon. Gentleman has spoken a great deal about pressures on urban areas, but in my constituency in rural Shropshire there are additional costs involved in providing services…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Local Government Financerose —05 Feb 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Prosecution RatesI thank the Minister for that answer. What success has the Crown Prosecution Service had in prosecuting controlling and coercive behaviour as a feature of domestic abuse?31 Jan 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Prosecution Rates3. What recent discussions he has had with the CPS on improving prosecution rates for domestic abuse.31 Jan 2019HANSARDSupporting Business10. What recent steps she has taken to support Northern Ireland’s business community.30 Jan 2019HANSARDSupporting BusinessGovernment Members are starting to feel more and more like honorary Ulstermen. Will the Minister commit to increasing and expanding the city deal to other cities in Northern…30 Jan 2019HANSARDNew House BuildingThere have been some real delays in the Shropshire planning authority. What is the Minister doing to give Shropshire Council more resources so that it can attract more and…28 Jan 2019HANSARDNew House Building11. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the time taken to build new homes.28 Jan 2019