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HANSARDSupport for Victims of Crime12. What plans he has to improve support for victims of crime.05 Jul 2022HANSARDStandards in Public LifeMy right hon. and learned Friend says that all are innocent until proven guilty, and makes the point, which I agree with, that unsubstantiated allegations should not lead to…05 Jul 2022HANSARDSupport for Victims of CrimeWith the victims Bill, a quadrupling of money for support services and the lengthening of sentences, it is clear that this Government are on the side of victims. One key…05 Jul 2022HANSARDDraft Slavery and Human Trafficking (Definition of Victim) Regulations 2022I thank the Minister for giving way. She is making an interesting speech. The hon. Member for Birmingham, Yardley posed a serious case where she described a young woman being…29 Jun 2022HANSARDAccess to GP Services and NHS DentistryAs part of that, I suggest that the hon. Gentleman remembers that GPs take 10 years to train. He is right to say that we have been in government for 12 years, but most of the…21 Jun 2022HANSARDAccess to GP Services and NHS DentistryI draw the House’s attention to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The debate is about GPs and dentists, and I will deal first with GPs. I pay tribute…21 Jun 2022HANSARDAccess to GP Services and NHS Dentistryrose—21 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2022Forgive me if I have misunderstood, but the hon. Gentleman seems to be making the point that the money for the warm home discount will be coming back from customers and not from…15 Jun 2022HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillThe Secretary of State was escorted off the premises by security following his attendance to give a speech at one of our leading universities, after he was hassled. That was…13 Jun 2022HANSARDGovernment Food StrategyI draw the House’s attention to the fact that I am married to a farmer. Lincolnshire farmers produce fabulous food in harmony with the environment, but many farmers of late have…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Address to Her Majesty: Platinum JubileeIt is a great honour to speak in this tribute debate to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her platinum jubilee. The celebration of Her Majesty’s jubilee will involve many…26 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportI have waited for the report and, having looked through it, it is clear to me that the Prime Minister did break the rules on one occasion, when he was surprised by a birthday…25 May 2022HANSARD Public Order BillThe right hon. Lady has made an assertion that the Bill does nothing to help victims or to reduce crime, but does she accept that the prevention of disruptive protests will save a…23 May 2022HANSARD Public Order BillMy constituents are horrified by disruption that prevents people from getting to hospital or work and children from getting to school, but they are also concerned about the huge…23 May 2022HANSARD Independent Review of Children’s Social CareAs a paediatrician, I have seen far too many neglected children and children who have been injured by their parents or carers. I welcome Josh MacAlister’s report and thank the…23 May 2022HANSARDForeign National Offender Removal FlightsThe SNP spokesman said it may be very cruel to deport these criminals who are paedophiles, murderers and rapists, but what is very cruel is the suffering of the victims and their…18 May 2022HANSARDMaking Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow OldThe hon. Lady has made two points in the last few minutes about school funding for buildings and about children from private schools. May I address both? Does the hon. Lady…16 May 2022HANSARDMaking Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow OldIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Bradford West (Naz Shah), although I must disagree with her because I believe that this country is the best place to grow up and grow…16 May 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsLike Members throughout the House, I have a number of constituents who have been waiting for passports for a considerable time, who have had to pay even more for premium services…27 Apr 2022HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts BillWill the hon. Lady give way?26 Apr 2022