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HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI absolutely agree; the hon. Gentleman is completely right. We do often forget all those people with learning difficulties and adults of all ages requiring support. He is correct…02 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe problems with recruiting were raised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and one reason why it is asking the Government for more money is that it wants to be able to offer…02 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI thank the Secretary of State for giving way; he is always very generous. I draw his attention to the letter from the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, a Conservative-led…02 Nov 2021HANSARDEndometriosis and Polycystic Ovary SyndromeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I would like to add my thoughts and recollections of working with Sir David. As he was chair of the all-party…01 Nov 2021HANSARDLifelong Learning and Skills DevelopmentGiven that so many of the current labour shortages are in so-called unskilled jobs such as HGV driving, in which the Road Haulage Association tells me that there are more than…01 Nov 2021HANSARD Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree with me that if we do not end this abhorrent practice, we the taxpayers pay instead? If people end up on lower wages, they are going to have to claim…22 Oct 2021HANSARDElectrification of the Hull to Selby railway lineRail links to Hull are among the poorest in the north of England, with train service reliability of 60% or lower. Currently, on average it is quicker to travel between Leeds and…20 Oct 2021HANSARDElective Procedure BacklogsDelays in procedures are causing increased pressure on our adult social care system. In September, East Riding of Yorkshire Council told my constituent that there was not a single…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessI am so pleased the hon. Gentleman raises that point, because it brings me on to my second point. He is absolutely right and we are solving that problem here in the fine city of…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small Businessrose —19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessOne of the ways that the difference is being felt by people living here in England is through increased levels of debt, which is why I find it so remarkable that the Money and…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessIt is a pleasure, as always, to follow the thoughtful contribution by the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake). I start by congratulating HullBID on winning its…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSupporting Small BusinessActually, I was hoping to put to the Minister the same question that I put to my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds West (Rachel Reeves) on the issue of debt and debt advice. The…19 Oct 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Eleventh sitting)Sorry.22 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Twelfth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I believe that we have debated the issue of guidance at length, so I am happy to beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion.…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Twelfth sitting)May we return to the issue of the Select Committee and whether it will have a pre-appointment hearing for the freedom of speech director? Will the Select Committee be able to call…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Twelfth sitting)I try not to get cross, Mrs Cummins, but I am going to get a little bit cross now, and then calm down again. As I have said many times, this whole Bill has been written with…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Twelfth sitting)I believe I understand what the right hon. Member for South Holland and The Deepings is trying to do with this amendment, but I return to our previous point that the big problem…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Eleventh sitting)Hopefully, the next time the Minister stands up she might be able to clarify whether the appointment of the director for freedom of speech and academic freedom will be subjected…22 Sept 2021HANSARD Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill (Eleventh sitting)rose —22 Sept 2021