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HANSARDCovid-19 InquiryI thank the Minister for that answer, but far from co-operating the Cabinet Office is taking the inquiry to court to block access to information, and the Government are set to…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsI thank the right hon. Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) for doing a great job in setting out the details of all of our concerns here today. I have never made any…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsThat is not me, no. I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. He has pre-empted a point that I will make later in my speech.22 Jun 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. At a time when people are losing faith in politics and politicians, it is vital that all voices are heard, not just in this place but…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsSorry, I thought I would have an extra minute.22 Jun 2023HANSARD Healthy Start Scheme (Take-Up) (No. 2)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to ensure that families eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme are registered to receive it;…14 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseDespite strong opposition in South Shields to 5G masts, which are deeply unpopular, local views are being completely ignored due to Government-led permitted development rights.…08 Jun 2023HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourDriving without care or consideration is described as one of the worst forms of antisocial behaviour, as the consequences can be fatal. If caught speeding, does the Home Secretary…22 May 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour2. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle antisocial behaviour.22 May 2023HANSARDSudan ConflictThree of the four Atlas aircraft used in the evacuation of British nationals from Sudan are reported to have developed faults, two thirds of the incoming fleet are listed as…15 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseHomeowners in my constituency have been conned and defrauded by rogue builders. They have lost thousands of pounds and their homes have been left in ruins. The police say it is a…11 May 2023HANSARDChild Poverty in the NorthI beg to move, That this House has considered child poverty in the north of England. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and I give particular thanks…03 May 2023HANSARDChild Poverty in the NorthIf the Government are committed to the levelling-up rhetoric, why is child poverty not mentioned once in the levelling-up White Paper or the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill? Is…03 May 2023HANSARDChild Poverty in the NorthIt is good to hear that the cost of living payments are going to be in people’s bank accounts, but does the Minister not agree that they are another sticking-plaster measure? If…03 May 2023HANSARDChild Poverty in the NorthI thank all hon. Members for taking part in this debate and the members of the child of the north APPG. As the hon. Member for Cheadle (Mary Robinson) alluded to, some were unable…03 May 2023HANSARD UkraineIt will take at least a decade to replenish our depleted ammunition stockpiles, so, besides the £2 billion, what actual action has come from the stockpile review ordered by the…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseDaniel Futers from South Shields committed suicide last year while on leave from a mental health hospital in the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.…27 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. First, I wish to thank you, Mr Speaker, for hosting last week’s reception celebrating the successful four decades of our Great North Run. Chuter Ede community centre in South…27 Apr 2023HANSARDChildren’s Social Care Implementation Strategy4. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the children’s social care implementation strategy on (a) the social care sector and (b) children in care.17 Apr 2023HANSARDChildren’s Social Care Implementation StrategyI thank the Minister for that answer, but here is the reality: 34 children that we know of aged 16 and over in the state’s care have died in unregulated accommodation. The last…17 Apr 2023