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HANSARD Public HealthI could use my time to discuss specific local issues, the need for better support for local businesses and jobs and how the Government have failed to produce the necessary data…07 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt the end of August in my constituency, there were 2,000 more people unemployed than there were in March. The number of 18 to 24-year-old claimants has almost doubled. If history…15 Sept 2020HANSARDInquests: Coroners’ DecisionsIf he will undertake a review of the process of appealing a coroner’s decision not to hold an inquest.14 Jul 2020HANSARDInquests: Coroners’ DecisionsThe new senior coroner for Merseyside has agreed to an inquest into the death of Laura Higginson in my constituency. The family’s request for an inquest under the previous coroner…14 Jul 2020HANSARDFood Banks[Inaudible.] In my constituency, the jobcentre is not referring people to the Widnes food bank. It is important that the Minister intervenes and ensures that referrals do take…11 May 2020HANSARDFood BanksWhat recent discussions local officials of her Department have had with operators of food banks on referral of benefit claimants to food banks during the covid-19 outbreak.11 May 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn) on securing this debate and on his excellent speech. I do not intend to go over the points he made,…12 Feb 2020HANSARDClimate ChangeWhat evidence does the Minister have that the Government’s diplomacy is having an impact on the biggest polluters, such as China and United States, in that those countries are…04 Feb 2020HANSARDTourism IndustryMany of our northern towns have great tourist attractions, such as Norton priory in Runcorn and the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes. What is the Minister doing to…16 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: SecurityI welcome the steps that the Secretary of State has outlined to de-escalate tensions, but if those were to fail and Iran were to retaliate with an attack that resulted in the…07 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Sankey canal, first opened in 1757, is an important green corridor and is used by a boat club in my constituency. It is in danger of drying out because the Fiddler’s Ferry…18 Jul 2019HANSARDFurther Education FundingI am fortunate to have a good college, Riverside College, in my constituency. However, one thing that concerns me about the cuts and the impact of the funding problems with…02 Apr 2019HANSARDPersecution of Christians OverseasChristians are among the most persecuted believers in the world, and clearly we have to do more to help. I welcome what the Foreign Secretary has said about the work that he has…02 Apr 2019HANSARDSupporting Disabled People to WorkThe report says that people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities fare worse than the rest. A number of parents in my constituency who have young people with…28 Mar 2019HANSARDAccess to GPsBut what is the Secretary of State doing about retaining GPs? This is a real problem, and we have seen more and more GPs taking early retirement in recent years. What is he doing…26 Mar 2019HANSARDServices for People with AutismThe excellent speech mentioned the Government’s strategy. A perennial problem—it crops up all the time in my constituency—is the speed of diagnosis. The fact is that so many…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Leasehold ReformI congratulate my hon. Friend and the Select Committee on an excellent report. Like many other colleagues here today, I have many constituents who are affected by this terrible…21 Mar 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have an urgent debate in Government time on the continuing problem of the awarding of personal independence payments to people who are disabled or who have long-term health…21 Mar 2019HANSARDFood WasteWhat discussions have the Secretary of State or his officials had with local authorities, for instance, about how they can help with this strategy?21 Feb 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House make time for a debate on antisocial behaviour, so that we can discuss the need for more support and help for police and local authorities to deal…21 Feb 2019