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HANSARD Post Office HorizonA whole number of individuals out there have been convicted and have paid huge amounts of money—£10,000, £20,000 or £30,000—back to the Post Office, but because they were directly…30 Jul 2024HANSARDPublic Spending: InheritanceDuring the last Parliament, the Government paid substantial amounts to the train operating companies to make good their losses during a prolonged period of industrial dispute,…29 Jul 2024HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryI thank my right hon. Friend for this update. He mentioned that one of the crucial points in this scandal is the fact that children were identified because of their genetic…26 Jul 2024HANSARDPeople Affected by Contaminated Blood Products: CompensationI thank the Minister for that answer. Sadly, the previous Government dragged their heels with regard to this absolute tragedy— [ Interruption. ] Of course they will deny that, but…25 Jul 2024HANSARD Code of Conduct and Modernisation CommitteeIt is great to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is my first time in the Chamber with you in the Chair and I wish you all the best for the future. I welcome this…25 Jul 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseSt Bartholomew’s church in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in my constituency is a grade I listed building. It is a beautiful church, but it is in serious danger of sliding into the North…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPeople Affected by Contaminated Blood Products: Compensation4. How many people affected by contaminated blood products have received compensation.25 Jul 2024HANSARDEconomy, Welfare and Public ServicesWill the right hon. and learned Lady tell the House who introduced the cap, why, and which way she voted when the measure went through this House?22 Jul 2024HANSARDMiners and Mining CommunitiesI want to declare an interest on a whole number of fronts for today’s contribution, but first I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) for bringing this…09 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, TSB announced 36 bank closures, including the closure of the branch on Bedlington high street in my constituency. That will be the last bank closing its doors, making…09 May 2024HANSARDMiners and Mining CommunitiesI have to say that I cannot watch those documentaries; it is too emotional. I agree with every sentiment that my hon. Friend expresses. We should never forget what happened. A…09 May 2024HANSARD Free School MealsAs ever, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I thank the hon. Member for Twickenham (Munira Wilson) for bringing this important debate to the House. I…07 May 2024HANSARDCharities and Voluntary Organisations10. What steps her Department is taking to support charities and voluntary organisations in the context of increases in the cost of living.18 Apr 2024HANSARDCharities and Voluntary OrganisationsWhat does it say about the state of the nation when, during the worst cost of living crisis in living memory, charities and voluntary organisations such as Calmer Therapy in the…18 Apr 2024HANSARDRecommendations of the Infected Blood InquiryI wish to present a petition on behalf of those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal, particularly my constituent, Sean Cavens. Sean was one of the youngest…16 Apr 2024HANSARDFuel Poverty: Winter 2023-2424. What estimate she has made of the number of households that were in fuel poverty in winter 2023-24.16 Apr 2024HANSARDFuel Poverty: Winter 2023-24Electricity standing charges for people in the north-east are 71.2p per day while those in the south pay 40.79p per day. Can the Minister explain why the people in the north-east,…16 Apr 2024HANSARDPost Office Board and GovernanceYesterday’s Committee meeting was bizarre in many ways. It was five hours long and, as happens only rarely, the people in front of the inquiry had to swear on the Holy Bible. That…28 Feb 2024HANSARD Access to Education: South-East NorthumberlandI beg to move, That this House has considered access to education in south-east Northumberland. As ever, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Henderson, as we…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Access to Education: South-East NorthumberlandOf course.21 Feb 2024