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HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am very grateful to the hon. Lady for giving way. I just wanted to remind her of some history. It was the Conservative party that, in an election, had huge billboards saying,…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Billrose —28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillAbsolutely. My hon. Friend almost anticipates my next point. We have an ageing population, and people are going to have to be looked after. People will live for longer and we will…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillAs this debate approached, I reflected on one of the first experiences I had when I first stood for election in 2017. It was at a hustings—although they seem to be a dying art in…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. He knows how much respect I have for him. The Immigration Minister is on the record as saying that she would not grant the…28 Jan 2019HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is a real pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Heywood and Middleton (Liz McInnes), who made a powerful speech reflecting on her experiences in Rwanda. I know that my hon.…24 Jan 2019HANSARDSecretary of State for Scotland: DiscussionsHas the Secretary of State for Scotland told the Minister whether he supports the statement from other Scottish Tory MPs, none of whom could be bothered to be here today, that…24 Jan 2019HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill (Twenty Sixth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Dorries. I very much echo what was said by the hon. Member for City of Chester. This is a great day to be one of those folk…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Mental Health: AssessmentIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ryan. I warmly congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Lanark and Hamilton East (Angela Crawley) on securing the…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Mental Health: AssessmentI agree. The hon. Gentleman will have seen that in his constituency caseload and in surgeries. I am sure that all Members see it in surgeries. I want to mention fibromyalgia. I…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Mental Health: AssessmentMy hon. Friend is spot on. Does he, like me, believe that this issue is such a problem partly because it has been contracted out to private companies that cut corners in all ways,…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionYou could be forgiven for watching these proceedings and thinking that the Northern Irish backstop is the only issue that is preventing people from supporting this agreement, but…21 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Immigration10. What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the potential effect on Scotland of UK immigration policy after the UK leaves the EU.16 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: ImmigrationI am sorry, but this is absolutely pathetic. We have an ageing population, and we need people to come and look after the folk at Greenfield Park care home in my constituency, for…16 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityIn three minutes, I cannot possibly do justice to the many emails I received from constituents; suffice it to say that I thank Lorraine Deacons, Ellie Woodburn, Caroline McGarvey,…15 Jan 2019HANSARDRecognition of Fibromyalgia as a DisabilityNo I will not, because of the time limit. Work capability assessments are also a major issue. I understand that one charity worked up guidance with Maximus. I would be grateful if…15 Jan 2019HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill (Twenty Fourth sitting)As ever, it is an immense pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Owen, and I extend my best wishes to all members of the Committee for a happy, peaceful and prosperous new…09 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Jan 2019HANSARD Uganda: DemocracyIt is a pleasure to see you in the chair, as always, Ms McDonagh. I warmly congratulate the hon. Member for Stockton South (Dr Williams) on a passionate speech and pay tribute to…08 Jan 2019