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HANSARD Endometriosis: Women in the WorkplaceI am sorry; I have got to make progress. I do not underestimate the task for Ministers in fixing our NHS after it was left in tatters by the previous Government. Waiting lists for…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Endometriosis: Women in the WorkplaceMy hon. Friend is absolutely right—that is what we are talking about. For many years, the APPG was chaired by our dear friend David Amess. David campaigned tirelessly for…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Coastguard Helicopter ServicesYes.14 Jan 2025HANSARD Parking: Town CentresI will call Sonia Kumar, and then I will call the Minister to respond. There will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up, as is the convention for 30-minute…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsKnife crime continues to have a devastating impact on all too many lives in Sheffield. I recently chaired a roundtable in my constituency, which brought together local leaders,…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Sir Mark. I thank the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for securing this debate during the 16 days of…27 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Back in July Britain voted to turn the corner on 14 years of failure at the hands of the Conservative party: 14 years of unfunded tax cuts for the wealthiest, 14 years of…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Taxi Licensing: Deregulation Act 2015I thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. Does my hon. Friend agree that the lack of scrutiny may pose a risk to members of the public, particularly in safeguarding and the…21 Oct 2024HANSARDGovernment Support for the RSPCAIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mr Twigg, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones)— I hope I have got that…09 Oct 2024HANSARDGovernment Support for the RSPCAI thank the hon. Member for that pertinent point. Throughout covid, which was stressful for everyone, people’s pets were their comfort and also their form of exercise. It is…09 Oct 2024HANSARDMiddle East: Aid Delivery10. What steps he is taking to help support the delivery of aid to the middle east.20 May 2024HANSARDMiddle East: Aid DeliveryOver the past few months, we have seen shocking levels of suffering in Gaza. The only sustainable way in which to end this humanitarian disaster is an immediate ceasefire and the…20 May 2024HANSARD Football Index Collapse: Lessons LearnedIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Mrs Murray. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on securing this debate on such an important…24 Apr 2024HANSARDBowel Care: People with Spinal InjuriesThere is a clear need for a national policy on bowel care in NHS settings for people with spinal injuries. I have listened to patients who have been left feeling abandoned and…23 Apr 2024HANSARDBowel Care: People with Spinal Injuries10. What steps she is taking to improve bowel care for people with spinal injuries.23 Apr 2024HANSARDSupport for PensionersTime and again, pensioners have been let down by this Government. They suspended the triple lock, breaking a key manifesto promise; their disastrous mini-Budget knocked hundreds…18 Mar 2024HANSARDDraft Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Dame Maria. The regulations will place additional duties on the trustees of defined-benefit pension schemes to help ensure…13 Mar 2024HANSARDState Pension Changes: WomenI believe I have already answered that. I am not here to announce our manifesto. I am here to debate like those who have already and I am here to listen, but I cannot announce our…12 Mar 2024HANSARDState Pension Changes: WomenOh yes, that is going to happen.12 Mar 2024