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HANSARDLeasehold ReformI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. It is unfathomable that the Government, when faced with the urgency and magnitude of this crisis—affecting not just a few people but…23 May 2023HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: ReportCan I put on record my tribute to my constituents who gave evidence to IICSA? They relived their trauma so that changes can be made in future and they are among the most…22 May 2023HANSARDMaternal Health Disparities9. What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on racial inequalities in maternity care.26 Apr 2023HANSARDMaternal Health DisparitiesWhether black women are 3.5 or four times more likely to die in childbirth, it is a shameful and inexcusable reality that that is the case in our country. The Women and Equalities…26 Apr 2023HANSARDEarly Years ProvisionIn the spring Budget, the Chancellor announced new incentives for people registering as childminders, and a double incentive to register with childminding agencies. Will the…17 Apr 2023HANSARDStrip Searching of ChildrenThe shocking strip search of Child Q happened in 2020 and came to public attention a year ago. It is not acceptable for the Government to hide behind the Independent Office for…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Small Businesses in Railway ArchesI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that intervention because she highlights very clearly the contrasting approach Transport for London takes to businesses in exactly the same…22 Mar 2023HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities: Specialist WorkforceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Swansea West (Geraint Davies) for securing this important debate on…22 Mar 2023HANSARD Small Businesses in Railway ArchesI have sought this debate to bring to this House a number of serious issues affecting small business based in railway arches. There are more than 5,200 railway arches across the…22 Mar 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Casey ReviewFor many of my constituents, reading Baroness Casey’s report will be the first time that their experiences of policing have been validated and vindicated. The same cannot be said…21 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationIn his Budget speech, the Chancellor explained that the economic outlook is not quite as bad as it might have been and heralded that as a cause for celebration. He claimed that…20 Mar 2023HANSARDIsrael and PalestineIn February I visited Masafer Yatta in the south Hebron hills, where the Israeli Government are planning to evict more than 1,000 Palestinians from their homes. That sits…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIsrael and Palestine11. What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of recent violence in Israel and Palestine.14 Mar 2023HANSARDChildcare and Early YearsI pay tribute to the hon. Member for Worcester (Mr Walker) for securing this important debate. I am grateful to every hon. Member who has spoken. It is timely that this debate is…08 Mar 2023HANSARDChildcare and Early Yearsindicated dissent.08 Mar 2023HANSARDChildcare and Early YearsI would be grateful if the hon. Member could help not to reinforce inaccurate perceptions in everything she says in this House and, indeed, in Westminster Hall.08 Mar 2023HANSARDChildcare and Early YearsI am grateful to the hon. Member for giving way, because she mentioned the exchange we had recently in Westminster Hall. Can I be clear that it is not currently a Labour party…08 Mar 2023HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords]I rise to speak in support of new clause 7. First, I want to put on the record my role as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. New clause 7 would protect the…01 Mar 2023HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords]Does the Minister accept the facts of the situation, which are as follows: the tenants who would benefit from this provision remain social housing tenants for the first six months…01 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Many families in my constituency who are terrified about their increasing energy bills cannot simply turn down the heat come 1 April. They include families with disabled…28 Feb 2023