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HANSARD National Insurance Contributions: HealthcareI draw the House’s attention to my declaration of interests. Many in the health sector will have been pleased to hear the announcement of the extra funding for the NHS, only for…14 Nov 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions: HealthcareIt was in my opening line—14 Nov 2024HANSARDRespiratory HealthI am grateful for that offer, and if there is a cup of tea involved that may well be a consideration too. Perhaps we could all go there as a group on a cross-party trip.14 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group represents over 100 charities, including Mencap and Sense. It has said that the Budget will have “life-changing consequences” and…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Representation of the PeopleI am grateful to the hon. Member for making that point. I am interested in the report that has come out, which I have not had a chance to see. I believe that Northern Ireland has…13 Nov 2024HANSARDRural AffairsAnother point we need to consider is the impact on food security if farmers decide to hand back their farms or have their farms broken up, as my right hon. Friend suggests. Does…11 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)On the Budget, GPs, hospices and care homes have been found to be either exempt or not exempt from the national insurance contributions. Will he clarify whether hospices, care…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Flight CancellationsIn his earlier answer the Minister spoke about growth and connectivity being important. How does the £2 increase—the holiday tax being added to airport duty—make a difference,…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesThe National Farmers Union tweeted: “In 2023 Prime Minister Keir Starmer looked farmers in the eye and said he knew what losing a farm meant. Farmers believed him. After today’s…04 Nov 2024HANSARDChildcare AccessibilityMartin Lewis has long campaigned for changes in childcare, in particular because the way in which it is set up can damage single parents. There is an obvious cliff edge. The last…04 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. After yesterday’s Budget, those running small and medium-sized businesses will see their national insurance rise and their wage bill increase. Those in hospitality, running a…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFarmers woke up today broken and devastated after yesterday’s announcement by the Government. We only have to look across social media to see farmers speaking about the impact of…31 Oct 2024HANSARDPension Credit: Processing of Applications2. What estimate she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the additional funding needed to process pension credit applications within target timescales.29 Oct 2024HANSARD Ministerial Code: Policy AnnouncementsOver the past few days, we have had multiple leaked definitions of what working people are. Will the Government place in the House of Commons Library a definition ready for…29 Oct 2024HANSARDPension Credit: Processing of ApplicationsI am very grateful for the Minister’s answer. I put in a written question to find out how long this would take, and almost one in four people who apply for pension credit are…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Secondary Ticketing MarketHear, hear!24 Oct 2024HANSARD Secondary Ticketing MarketWill the Minister give way?24 Oct 2024HANSARD Secondary Ticketing MarketI bow to the hon. Lady’s expertise. I hope that will be teased out when we know the terms of reference for the consultation. These are exactly the problems that we need to look…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Secondary Ticketing MarketThe hon. Lady has upgraded me, but of course—on that basis.24 Oct 2024HANSARD Secondary Ticketing MarketIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Cramlington and Killingworth (Emma Foody), and I hope she enjoys her nostalgic…24 Oct 2024