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HANSARD Upper Don TrailI beg to move, That this House has considered funding for the Upper Don Trail. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mrs Cummins. I am delighted to have secured…19 Jan 2022HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills: VATI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this important debate on an issue that is already causing so much distress to my constituents. The covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated…11 Jan 2022HANSARDViolence Against Women and Girls17. What steps his Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.14 Dec 2021HANSARDViolence Against Women and GirlsSince Sarah Everard was murdered, at least 104 more women have been killed by men. That endemic violence against women must be met with the national urgency that it deserves. Will…14 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week I met community development workers from Sheffield Wednesday football club. As the club are pushing to level up back into the Championship on the pitch, their commitment…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Environmental StandardsThe Minister claims that environmental protection is a priority in trade negotiations, but that simply does not resonate with the Department’s actions. In the Government’s…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTrade Deals: Environmental Standards8. What recent discussions she has had with UK trade partners on inserting clauses on environmental standards into future trade deals.02 Dec 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Last week I visited a GP practice in my constituency of Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough and was horrified to hear about the amount of abuse that staff are currently…17 Nov 2021HANSARD Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]Having spent most of my working life in further education, I am delighted to speak in this extremely important debate. My constituency of Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough is…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I have spoken to the principals of Sheffield College and Longley Park sixth-form college in my constituency and they are extremely concerned about the proposals. Four of the five…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [Lords]I will carry on. In conclusion, for the Bill to be successful, the Government must ensure that colleges receive the funding that they need and the recognition that they are…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian SituationMy hon. Friend has made nearly all my points—I am sure the Minister has heard them loud and clear and will address them in his speech. In response to an urgent question in…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian SituationYes, of course.20 Oct 2021HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian SituationVery much so. I will come to that in more detail further on in my speech. As the chair of Labour Friends of Yemen and a long-time advocate for peace in the country, I am pleased…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian SituationI thank my hon. Friend for making that good point. I, too, made representations to the Minister when we learnt that news in the west. We are all very worried about the impact on…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian SituationI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. He is absolutely right to say that. This has been flagged up over and over again with international communities. We did, in fact,…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Yemen: Humanitarian SituationI beg to move, That this House has considered the humanitarian situation in Yemen. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mrs Miller. [Interruption.] Sorry, let me…20 Oct 2021HANSARD Human Rights: KashmirI want to begin by thanking the Backbench Business Committee for arranging this important debate today. Our country has a proud history of standing up for human rights globally,…23 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI would like to thank my right hon. and learned Friend the Leader of the Opposition for securing this important debate. I also wish to congratulate the hon. Member for Hartlepool…21 Sept 2021HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I ask your advice regarding the Elections Bill, which, as you know, is probably one of the most important Bills to come through Parliament…20 Sept 2021