Contributions
717 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDContracted-out Health AssessmentsI listened intently to the Minister’s response, but my constituent has a series of complex and debilitating medical conditions and had been in receipt of disability benefit since…07 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.07 Oct 2019HANSARD Ministry of Justice SpendingAs always, it is a pleasure to follow my good and hon. Friend the Member for Enfield, Southgate (Bambos Charalambous). This is an important debate, and I thank the Backbench…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit NegotiationsOver a week ago the Prime Minister told the House, in response to a question by my good and hon. Friend the Member for Ashfield (Gloria De Piero), that he would publish a new EU…03 Oct 2019HANSARD Ministry of Justice SpendingWill the Minister give way?03 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The former coalfields of England, Scotland and Wales have a combined population of 5.7 million. If they were treated as a single distinct region, that would be the poorest…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I wonder if I might seek your advice. My understanding is that Ministers should not knowingly mislead the House. However, during Treasury…01 Oct 2019HANSARD Health Infrastructure PlanI thank the Minister for his statement. He said that the Government would focus on outcomes, and he mentioned £200 million for new CT scanners for diagnosis, but The Times…30 Sept 2019HANSARDNon-invasive Precision Cancer TherapiesAbsolutely, and I am grateful to my hon. Friend for pointing that out. Indeed, that is one of the four basic requirements, as the all-party group, the charity Radiotherapy4Life…18 Jul 2019HANSARDNon-invasive Precision Cancer TherapiesI beg to move, That this House recognises the vital role that radiotherapy plays in cancer treatment across the UK with an estimated one in four people needing that treatment at…18 Jul 2019HANSARDNon-invasive Precision Cancer TherapiesI thank the Minister for that considered and helpful response. I can assure her that the spirit of our contributions, and of the all-party parliamentary group, is intended to…18 Jul 2019HANSARDPrison Staff: Health and SafetyI thank the Minister for that reply, but it must be of concern to the whole House when the Ministry of Justice’s own figures show that violence against prison staff is at a record…09 Jul 2019HANSARDPrison Staff: Health and Safety3. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of health and safety for prison staff.09 Jul 2019HANSARDRoyal Fleet AuxiliaryI point out to the Minister that in 2018 the Royal Fleet Auxiliary carried out about 64% of the tasks credited to the Royal Navy. Nevertheless, the pay cap, which has been lifted…08 Jul 2019HANSARDRoyal Fleet Auxiliary18. What steps she is taking to improve (a) pay and (b) industrial relations in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.08 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ15. The Prime Minister will be aware that the Treasury has taken £4.4 billion from the mineworkers’ pension funds, and she may also be aware of the debate in the House in which…03 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know we are all concerned about ending poverty pay. Yesterday, I was among a group of MPs who met care workers from AFG—the Alternative Futures Group—who are being paid below…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBus Services: England21. Several Members have referred to the health of the bus market. What steps is the Minister taking to address the specific issues of the recruitment and retention of bus…13 Jun 2019HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeI beg to move, That this House calls on the Government to carry out a review of the existing arrangements for the sharing of the surplus generated by the Mineworkers’ Pension…10 Jun 2019HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way. The arguments that he is making are sound. There is a concern that this may well open the gates to further measures in the future.…10 Jun 2019