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HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is great news that QTS is investing £10 billion in a state-of-the-art data centre in Cambois in my constituency, because artificial intelligence will undoubtedly shape the…16 Oct 2025HANSARDCoal Industry Social Welfare Organisation6. If she will have discussions with the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation on its role in supporting coalmining communities.16 Oct 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI simply mean that if there is a threshold of 50% and it is not met, are those who did not participate in the ballot classed as “no” votes? Is that correct? It is pretty simple.15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI refer to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and my support of the trade unions. On the thresholds, does my hon. Friend agree that those who choose to…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillYou haven’t understood my point.15 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportSome 122,000 people have signed the petition, many of them from my constituency of Blyth and Ashington. I have met the teachers, the educators, the authorities, the parents and…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved FamiliesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Hobhouse. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool West Derby (Ian Byrne) for his contribution. The issue here,…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportThe very fact that Sir Brian Langstaff reopened the scheme for the additional report bears testimony to the fact that there is something sadly wrong with the initial scheme. I am…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillIs my hon. Friend aware that 25% of those claiming the health element of universal credit used a food bank last year, or that a third of those who claim it could not afford to…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI am a great believer in a wealth tax, rather than taking money from disabled people—simple as, bottom line. What would a wealth tax look like, as far as the Green party is…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Football Governance Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend mentions that Conservative Minister, and Tory Members basically wrote the vast majority of this Bill, but then they decided to vote against it. I am confused about…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Football Governance Bill [Lords]Neurodegenerative disease is a real concern of many people in the sport. I am not sure whether it should be part of the governance Bill, despite the fact that it is going to be…08 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI have to say that I am absolutely amazed at what has happened, even just this afternoon. Like many people in this place, I have been totally ignored when saying anything about…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and my support from trade unions. This week we have heard extremely disturbing news that Northumbria…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI declare an interest as a former miner and a current member of the National Union of Mineworkers. Yesterday was the 41st anniversary of the Orgreave event. Page 73 of the Labour…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Asbestos Removal: Non-domestic BuildingsMy hon. Friend is making a really powerful, personal speech, which is extremely important. Does she agree that it is not just the likes of her grandad and all those who worked in…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Asbestos Removal: Non-domestic BuildingsI place on record my sincere thanks to my right hon. Friend for the sterling work that he has done with regard to mesothelioma and asbestos-related disease in the past, but what…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Asbestos Removal: Non-domestic BuildingsCan my right hon. Friend say if there are any records of the children who were in the same working environment as a lot of the teachers who, sadly, have passed on? Is it the duty…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Asbestos Removal: Non-domestic BuildingsI wonder whether the Minister is aware of the Asbestos Victims Support Group’s case against Cape plc, the producer of asbestos, and the claim for £10 million for research and…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Transport Infrastructure: Cramlington and KillingworthI enjoyed the company of my hon. Friend the Minister in Cowpen Road in Blyth not too many months ago. Does she share my frustration, amazement and disbelief in Northumberland…17 Jun 2025