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HANSARDApplication of the Family TestAs so often, my hon. Friend puts his finger on an important point. We need to ensure that strengthening family life is embedded within our policy making, because it is good for…13 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestAbsolutely. I recommend that the hon. Lady points her constituent to that reply and challenges the Department accordingly. That is one of the reasons that we raise such questions.13 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestWill the hon. Lady give way?13 Mar 2019HANSARDApplication of the Family TestI commend my hon. Friend the Member for St Austell and Newquay (Steve Double) for bringing forward this debate, and the work of the Centre for Social Justice over many years on…13 Mar 2019HANSARD Community HospitalsMy hon. Friend has made one of my points for me. None of the major hospitals in east Cheshire lie within my constituency, although it is reasonably large, so my constituents must…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Community HospitalsThe hon. Lady is absolutely right. Indeed, members of the community in Congleton are speaking out about the importance to them of their community hospital. I shall say more about…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Community HospitalsI was pleased to note that on announcing his long-term plan for the NHS, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care said he is a strong supporter of community hospitals, so…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Community HospitalsThe hon. Gentleman is right, as he so often is. Where they are properly resourced, minor injuries units can help relieve A&E facilities and enable them to treat more serious…12 Mar 2019HANSARD Community HospitalsI am sure the Minister will have heard what the hon. Gentleman has said. Indeed, that is why I entitled the debate “Community Hospitals” rather than simply “Congleton Community…12 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren Act 1989 (Amendment) (Female Genital Mutilation) Bill [Lords]I rise briefly to support this much-needed amendment to the Children Act 1989. I will chiefly focus my remarks with reference to the sentencing remarks of Mrs Justice Whipple in…11 Mar 2019HANSARD Stronger Towns FundI welcome the fact that over half of the first £1 billion of stronger towns funding will come to the north, but will the Secretary of State please consider how small towns such as…04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingDoes my hon. Friend agree that we have the wrong Minister responding to this debate? That is in no way a personal criticism of him—quite the opposite. I believe that he and his…04 Mar 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationI agree that consultation and deliberation are good, and I think the Government have done those things to a great degree. What I am saying is that I do not believe it is right…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationI repeat that the guidelines indicate that, in exceptional circumstances, a headteacher may refuse such a request. I would be grateful if the Minister addressed that. The…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationI welcome the debate, not least because what unites all petitioners, and no doubt hon. Members, is the desire for young people to develop healthy relational foundations for…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationMy hon. Friend is right. Many organisations and schools have said that for years, including the Catholic Education Service, which has been a leading advocate of…25 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisemitism in Modern SocietyI am sure that I represent all Members of this House in saying that the Jewish community is and has been a real blessing to our nation throughout its history; both inside and…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisemitism in Modern SocietyI will endeavour not to, Mr Speaker. I was speaking about the importance of our individual humanity, which we should respect before any differences in intelligence, strength,…20 Feb 2019HANSARD Antisemitism in Modern SocietyThe hon. Gentleman hits the mark absolutely. Good religious education will help to promote community cohesion, which is critical as the shape of our communities changes. I am…20 Feb 2019HANSARDRolling StockMiddlewich is a growing town, with jobs being created and a positive future. The people of Middlewich appreciate the Government’s recognition of that, with almost £50 million of…14 Feb 2019