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HANSARDEarly Parenthood: Supporting FathersI am grateful to the hon. Lady for giving way so early in her speech. She is making a fantastic return to Westminster Hall from the dizzying heights; she is a principled person…30 Jan 2019HANSARDLocal Government Funding: Low-income FamiliesUp until now, Ealing Council has ring-fenced child and youth services, but seven of its 13 libraries and 11 children’s centres are on a hit list for community management, which…28 Jan 2019HANSARDLocal Government Funding: Low-income Families13. What recent assessment he has made of the effect on low-income families of changes in local government funding.28 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionLet us not forget that the fact that the Prime Minister is here at all before us today to explain her plan B, which looks suspiciously like plan A, and the fact that we had a…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Leaving the EUSmall businesses with no time, energy or resources for no-deal planning are appalled to see the phantom ferry company’s Government contract, the Kent lorry park experiment and the…14 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActSeventy-seven days to go and breaking up is hard to do—disentangling ourselves from 45 years of arrangements that touch every aspect of our lives. This is bigger than any piece of…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActI absolutely do. In fact, we must think of all the money that this is racking up—never mind the £39 billion just for the split. We have seen the no-deal notices, one of them…11 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Quite a few speakers in this debate referred to the toxic climate outside this place as a result of the entire Brexit issue, so I just wanted to…11 Jan 2019HANSARDRenewable EnergyAs well as the obvious, 31 March sees the end of the export tariff on electricity exported into the grid by solar photovoltaic systems. After that, big firms will end up receiving…08 Jan 2019HANSARDRenewable Energy10. What steps he is taking to support new renewable energy technologies.08 Jan 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Childcare Costs18. Will the Minister ensure that no one else ever suffers the same indignity as Paulette Reid of Acton, a working mum with three kids who, over Christmas, found herself with £10…07 Jan 2019