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HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Medical TrainingDomestic violence can be extremely damaging for the children who witness it. What is the Minister doing to support those children?25 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingMy right hon. Friend the Member for Ludlow (Mr Dunne) made the point that the last Labour Government shifted money from the shire counties to the metropolitan areas. The shadow…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingFirst, I would like to pay tribute to the fabulous work of the council staff in my area and the local councillors of the Conservative party, independents and others, who work so…24 Apr 2019HANSARDLocal Government and Social Care FundingI hear what the hon. Gentleman says, but it seems to me that rural shires often have Conservative-led local authorities that provide their services more efficiently. In practice,…24 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsA few weeks ago I was walking to a parliamentary event across the square, and I came across a man who was unconscious and not very well. When I called 999 for an ambulance, I…03 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsThe people of Sleaford and North Hykeham—like myself, like the country—voted for Brexit and want to see it delivered. I understand the Prime Minister’s saying that we have to look…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsThe hon. Lady is generous in giving way. Does she agree that both technology and face-to-face contact have their benefits and can be combined? A “sim” dolly is an electronic…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsI take the hon. Gentleman’s point about fluids. I noticed when I bought some washing detergent last week that the lids now have a clasp that is especially difficult to open, so…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Infant First Aid Training for ParentsI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Sarah Newton) on securing this important debate. She has been a champion of raising awareness to reduce avoidable…03 Apr 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wonder if I can invite the right hon. Member for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (Yvette Cooper) to correct what I believe that I just…03 Apr 2019HANSARD Business RatesMy hon. Friend has spoken about the high street and perhaps, in some respects, the high street may need to change from being entirely retail to a place where people can meet and…02 Apr 2019HANSARD Article 50 ExtensionI wonder whether the right hon. and learned Gentleman can clarify something that he appeared to say just now, which was that the Prime Minister was not following her own motion…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Wildlife CrimeIn Lincolnshire there has been a significant reduction in that terrible crime, as a result of the great work done by Lincolnshire police. One of the difficulties that they face is…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Foreign Affairs CommitteeI came to this debate with an open mind, not sure how to vote, and, as a relatively new Member, I do not know either the hon. Member for Dudley North (Ian Austin) or the hon.…19 Mar 2019HANSARD UK’s Withdrawal from the European UnionOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. As a point of detail and to contextualise the situation, I am interested as a relatively junior Member of this House to understand further how…14 Mar 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe right hon. Gentleman voted for an EU referendum, against his party whip at the time, and he voted for article 50. Why is he now so intent on frustrating Brexit and the will of…12 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. He is absolutely right, and I will say more about that later in my speech. Given how barbaric this practice is, it is surprising…11 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]rose—11 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]Thank you for that guidance, Mr Deputy Speaker. I will aim to wrap this up quickly. My final point is that the law is useful, but we also need education. There is a…11 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Richmond Park (Zac Goldsmith) on introducing the private Member’s Bill to deal with this important issue. Last week we celebrated…11 Mar 2019