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HANSARDPublic ServicesIt is a pleasure to be called to speak in this debate today and to follow the hon. Member for Angus (Kirstene Hair), who made some very important points, although it will not…16 Oct 2019HANSARD Hypermobility Syndromes: Healthwatch Calderdale’s ReportI am grateful to my neighbour for giving way. I thank him for securing the debate and congratulate him on articulating a number of those medical conditions incredibly well. I have…07 Oct 2019HANSARD Hypermobility Syndromes: Healthwatch Calderdale’s ReportWill the hon. Gentleman give way?07 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. This month, we are celebrating 25 years of Fairtrade in the UK. At his first appearance at the Dispatch Box, will the Secretary of State reaffirm this Government’s commitment…02 Oct 2019HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesI could not agree more. I thank the hon. Gentleman for making that important point. It was very welcome that in the community pharmacy contractual framework—for the first time, I…02 Oct 2019HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of community pharmacies. May I say what a pleasure it is, Sir David, to serve under your chairship this morning, and to have…02 Oct 2019HANSARDReservoirs (Flood Risk)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to grant the Environment Agency additional powers to require water companies to manage reservoirs to mitigate flood risk; and…17 Jul 2019HANSARDActive TravelIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Mr Bailey, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Witney (Robert Courts) on securing this debate and on his…09 Jul 2019HANSARD English for Speakers of Other LanguagesMy hon. Friend is making an important point. I have worked with older women in my community who are at an age where they need regular medical appointments and support in the home,…03 Jul 2019HANSARD English for Speakers of Other LanguagesIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Ms Dorries. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Edgbaston (Preet Kaur Gill) not only for securing this debate, but for her…03 Jul 2019HANSARD English for Speakers of Other LanguagesMy hon. Friend makes the important point that we recognised the importance of Syrian refugees being able to speak English, but we have not delivered the funding to extend that…03 Jul 2019HANSARDLiving with DementiaAs always, Mr Paisley, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I join colleagues in paying tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie…25 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsFurther to the earlier question about self-determination for the people of Kashmir, will the Minister confirm whether he has approached the United Nations to take a more direct…25 Jun 2019HANSARDCPS Engagement with Local CommunitiesHaving spoken to victims of crime and to police officers, I feel it would be hugely beneficial for the promotion of engagement and understanding of the CPS if it had the ability…23 May 2019HANSARDFinancial Exclusion: Access to CashMy hon. Friend is making a characteristically passionate speech. We have heard about the provision of cash machines in rural areas and in deprived areas, but does she agree that…21 May 2019HANSARDMoorland Wildfires9. What steps the Government are taking to reduce the risk of wildfire destroying moorland.09 May 2019HANSARDMoorland WildfiresI am grateful to the Minister for that response and for his kind words. In West Yorkshire alone, there have been three significant wildfires in the past 18 months. The Minister…09 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeOn behalf of Labour Members, I pay tribute to our new colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for Newport West (Ruth Jones). I have the unenviable task of following what was a truly…01 May 2019HANSARDFurther Education FundingMy hon. Friend is making a passionate case for his local college. I had hoped to do a similar thing for my local college, Calderdale College, but as the clock is ticking down, I…02 Apr 2019HANSARDSupporting Disabled People to WorkThe head of the National Audit Office has said that it is “disappointing” that the Department for Work and Pensions still does not understand “what works” when it comes to helping…28 Mar 2019