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HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Shireen Gale complained to our local trust as she feels that her now sadly deceased mother was given a delayed cancer diagnosis. The Leader of the House will know…09 Mar 2023HANSARDCultural and Charitable Organisations: Cost of Living5. What steps she is taking to support (a) cultural and (b) charitable organisations during the cost of living crisis.09 Mar 2023HANSARDCultural and Charitable Organisations: Cost of LivingThanks to the Government’s economic illiteracy and punitive welfare policies, cultural organisations are facing closure and millions are living in poverty. Cultural community…09 Mar 2023HANSARDNew HospitalsI heard the responses from the Secretary of State, and it must be really hard for him to keep up the pretence about these mythical hospitals. Here is the reality of what is…07 Mar 2023HANSARDNew Hospitals15. What his Department’s (a) budget and (b) timetable is for the delivery of 40 new hospitals.07 Mar 2023HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 ReportLiam Curry and Chloe Rutherford from South Shields were murdered in the Manchester Arena attack. The Home Secretary will have seen their brave parents in reports outside court…06 Mar 2023HANSARD Independent Public AdvocateChloe Rutherford and Liam Curry from South Shields were tragically murdered in the Manchester Arena terror attack. Archaic law on terror attacks prevents their parents from…01 Mar 2023HANSARDCovid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home ResidentsIn April 2020, now-disappeared Government guidance in relation to hospital discharges stated: “Negative tests are not required prior to transfers/admissions into the care home.”…01 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, my constituents who lost their children in the Manchester arena terror attack met Ministers because they are being refused the right to register their deaths. In that…23 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Thank you very much, Mr Speaker.Not only have the Government legislated to allow sewage on to our beaches and into our sea, but they are now limiting funds for local…20 Feb 2023HANSARDFree Trade Agreement with the USThe reality is that there has been no real progress and, despite all the previous rhetoric, there remains no free trade agreement with the US. Does the Minister think his…09 Feb 2023HANSARDFree Trade Agreement with the US12. What recent progress she has made on a free trade agreement with the US.09 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Banks and insurers are using environmental, social and governance criteria to block companies that work in the defence industry, stifling jobs, skills, innovation and UK…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe recent inquiry by the child of the north all-party parliamentary group found that, under this Government, children in the north live in greater poverty, many in destitution,…07 Feb 2023HANSARD Reform of Children’s Social CareI, too, refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. How utterly underwhelming this statement is. We have the usual piecemeal, short-change measures for just…02 Feb 2023HANSARD Levelling-up Fund Round 2In her letter rejecting our bid, the Under-Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Dehenna Davison), said that she knew how much time and effort were spent on our…19 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent’s little boy Joseph was badly hurt by a discarded needle while playing on one of our gorgeous beaches. His mam would like to see a ban on non-retractable needles,…19 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn new year’s eve, the care community lost a highly respected dear friend and true advocate. Ian Dickson spent his entire life making a difference to children in care and urging…16 Jan 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for Victims4. What steps he is taking to support victims in the criminal justice system.10 Jan 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for VictimsThe reality is that victims are not being supported. My constituent, Mr Singh, is subject to identity theft. He and his family have been held by Border Force, his immigration…10 Jan 2023