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HANSARD Gujarati Community in the UKI find myself in the unusual situation of agreeing with most of the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman)’s contribution. It is a most uncomfortable experience.30 Oct 2019HANSARDSeven-day-a-week NHS ServicesThe three walk-in centres that provide a seven-day-a-week service in my constituency are closed or closing. Why?29 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health ServiceBefore my hon. Friend moves on from the situation in A&E departments, can I bring to his attention the situation at Northwick Park Hospital, which serves my constituents? The last…23 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health Servicerose —23 Oct 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Sunday is Diwali. On Monday, Hindus in my constituency and across the UK will spend time with their families and visit their local…23 Oct 2019HANSARDNew Mothers: WorkplaceDiscrimination against new mothers and pregnant women is still widespread in our country. When are the Government going to take it seriously?22 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyWill the Secretary of State give way?17 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyOn waste reduction, the Secretary of State will know that plastic is one of the big sources of pollution in our natural environment—particularly in our seas, but also on land.…17 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Worthing West (Sir Peter Bottomley). Let me be the latest Member to congratulate him on his long-running leadership of the campaign…14 Oct 2019HANSARD Baby Loss Awareness WeekI thank the hon. Lady for giving way. She is making a powerful speech, and I strongly support her call for better access to mental health support. I think of the difference that…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Baby Loss Awareness WeekI apologise to the Minister and to the House for missing the early part of her remarks. On the statistics she has just commented on, is it not the case that we are going backwards…08 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Major national cultural institutions such as the Tate should put their brands as well as the art in their collections behind efforts to support regional and local art…03 Oct 2019HANSARDFootball GovernanceFurther to the question asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Manchester, Withington (Jeff Smith), the Premier League clubs and the Football Association have been resisting the…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn Sunday, a vigil will take place outside Downing Street in memory of children who lost their life or disappeared at the end of the conflict in Sri Lanka in May 2009. Could we…03 Oct 2019HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local GovernmentEstimates of homelessness among veterans of our armed forces range from the low thousands to approximately 11,000. Why does the Minister think that the Government have failed…05 Sept 2019HANSARDStrategy and Action Plan: Improving LivesIt is difficult to see how lives will be improved and people supported to stay in work by NHS England’s decision, supported by Ministers, to encourage CCGs to phase out their…23 Jul 2019HANSARDHomelessnessEstimates of homelessness among veterans of our armed forces range from the low thousands to approximately 11,000. Why does the Minister think that the Government have failed…22 Jul 2019HANSARDPublic Administration and Constitutional Affairs CommitteeI suspect that a number of my constituents will be very interested in the Select Committee’s report, not least because each recent census has significantly under-reported those of…18 Jul 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [Lords]I have been inspired to speak in the debate by the contribution of the hon. Member for St Austell and Newquay (Steve Double). I agree with him about two things. The first is his…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill [Lords]Back Benchers should stick together and, therefore, I strongly support the hon. Gentleman’s desire to amend the Bill to enable a longer debate about Cornish identity being…17 Jul 2019