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HANSARD Health and Social Care Leadership ReviewThe Secretary of State said that we must accept only the highest standards and act where standards fall short. My constituent, Paul Calvert, bravely exposed the management…08 Jun 2022HANSARDClosure of Seaham DWP Office17. If she will publish the individual site assessment on the closure of her Department's office in Seaham.06 Jun 2022HANSARDClosure of Seaham DWP OfficeI thank the Minister for that response, but previously when I have raised the issue of the Seaham site, I have been assured or reassured that DWP employees at that office would be…06 Jun 2022HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesMy hon. Friend is making an excellent point, particularly in relation to my constituency. May I point out—I am sure she saw this at first hand—the problems that we have in a…26 May 2022HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesI thank the Minister for her response and her constructive engagement. I am sure we will take up her kind offer to engage and identify some of these issues. I thank my hon. Friend…26 May 2022HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesI thank the Minister for giving way. I mean no criticism of either Joy Allen, our excellent police and crime commissioner, or Jo Farrell, the chief constable, who work…26 May 2022HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of anti-social behaviour and off-road bikes. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Fovargue. I acknowledge…26 May 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Fiscal ApproachIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I congratulate my good and hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) on securing this important…25 May 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Fiscal ApproachAs I was saying before the Division, most people would benefit from the policy of moving from council tax to a proportional property tax. It is certainly true that there will be a…25 May 2022HANSARDNorth East Ambulance ServiceNotwithstanding the appalling and heartbreaking cases that were highlighted in The Sunday Times and, indeed, The Northern Echo , including that of my constituent, Quinn Beadle,…23 May 2022HANSARDShireen Abu AqlaI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, including my role as co-chair of the cross-party National Union of Journalists group and on various…16 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany agree that investment in levelling up should be not a competition but a considered plan created in partnership between central and local government to address the areas of…16 May 2022HANSARDFairness at Work and Power in CommunitiesI will concentrate my remarks on fairness at work. I am more than happy to declare my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests: I am a proud member, and indeed the…12 May 2022HANSARDFairness at Work and Power in CommunitiesThe hon. Member is very kind, and I appreciate the tip. I was under the impression that Ministers supported my Bill, because they were nodding as well, but unfortunately that was…12 May 2022HANSARDFairness at Work and Power in CommunitiesThe Minister is being generous in giving way. He referred to the Harbours (Seafarers’ Remuneration) Bill, and specifically to provisions to protect seafarers on ships entering UK…12 May 2022HANSARDChannel 4 PrivatisationDuring the previous statement, the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, the hon. Member for Torbay (Kevin Foster), told the House that it was difficult to predict the…27 Apr 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsI thank the staff at the Durham passport office and all the other passport offices for the excellent work they do. I mean no criticism of them; my criticism is of process, of…27 Apr 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office: Service Standard Times9. What steps she is taking to ensure that HM Passport Office meets the service standard times for processing passport applications.25 Apr 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office: Service Standard TimesMy experience cannot be unique; I think it is echoed by other Members in the House. This Easter, families and children in my constituency lost holidays due to the Passport Office…25 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Vivarail showcased its world-beating, self-charging battery trains to delegates at COP26 in Glasgow. What steps is the Minister taking to promote UK manufacturing, especially…21 Apr 2022