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HANSARD Children’s Palliative CareAlong with the all-party group and Together for Short Lives, we have asked the Minister for three things this evening, and we appear to have received two of them—the extra money…01 Jul 2019HANSARD Children’s Palliative CareThe subject of tonight’s debate is not an easy one to talk about, but it is very important. This evening, I am going to talk about the 49,000 children throughout the UK who have…01 Jul 2019HANSARD Children’s Palliative CareI thank the Minister for this fantastic announcement, and I know the money will make a phenomenal difference to the lives of the poorliest children in this country.01 Jul 2019HANSARD Children’s Palliative CareI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. I am not familiar with the details of how hospices are funded in Scotland, but one of our report’s recommendations was that the…01 Jul 2019HANSARD Children’s Palliative CareI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. Turning to those who do not receive valuable hospice care, as a doctor I have seen too many families in crisis, struggling to cope with…01 Jul 2019HANSARD Children’s Palliative CareThe hon. Lady is right. In fact, NHS and local authority funding represents just 21% nationally of the money that children’s hospices need. The rest is raised by charities, but…01 Jul 2019HANSARDEarly Literacy: Phonics4. What recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of teaching early literacy through phonics.24 Jun 2019HANSARDEarly Literacy: PhonicsI agree with the hon. Member for Huddersfield (Mr Sheerman), who said earlier that early intervention is very important. I am pleased to see that, as a result of these phonics…24 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsLosing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare, but every day parents up and down the country are caring for children with life-limiting illnesses. For those families the…19 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS: Changing PlacesMany of the disabled children who use Changing Places facilities also have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition. I welcome the increase in Changing Places facilities, but…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS: Changing Places9. What steps he is taking to ensure that people can access Changing Places facilities when they use NHS services.18 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences: Over-75sThe television is a window into the world for lonely elderly people, and may be their only company for long periods. We keep hearing about millionaire pensioners receiving free TV…11 Jun 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThe residents of North Hykeham have to put up with terrible traffic congestion. Does my hon. Friend agree that what is needed is the completion of the Lincoln bypass and that that…23 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Since we are celebrating the achievements of our families today, I would like to wish my daughter Rosie good luck with her grade 5 singing exam and my younger daughter Matilda…23 May 2019HANSARDBritish SteelSome 88% of structural steel used in the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier programme was sourced from UK producers. Does my hon. Friend agree that the UK steel industry is vital to…21 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat estimate has my right hon. Friend made of the effect on national debt of nationalising the National Grid and the effect it would have on the taxes paid by ordinary working…21 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeAs a mother, doctor and the MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, I am committed to ensuring that our children inherit a world that is cleaner, safer and greener than we found it.…01 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeMy right hon. Friend has been making points about national and international leadership, but we can all do more, including local councils. He will be aware that Conservative…01 May 2019HANSARDChildren’s Funeral FundWill my hon. Friend give way?01 May 2019HANSARDHealthcare: East MidlandsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. In case hon. Members are not aware, I am a consultant paediatrician and work in the east midlands as a doctor…30 Apr 2019