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HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for Money15. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure value for money in public procurement spending.11 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsI was pleased to welcome the Secretary of State for Transport to Newsham recently to see the progress on the Northumberland line. Does my right hon. Friend agree that this…03 May 2023HANSARDHomelessness Among Veterans2. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to end homelessness among veterans.16 Mar 2023HANSARDHomelessness Among VeteransI am aware that the Minister recently visited Forward Assist, where he met veterans from the north-east, including from Blyth and Cramlington in my constituency, and he knows the…16 Mar 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls8. What recent steps she has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help end violence against women and girls.08 Mar 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsIt is a sad fact that walking home at night is for too many women and girls a time when they feel exposed to danger, and this is unacceptable. Sadly, for some when they get home,…08 Mar 2023HANSARDBus ServicesEffective and reliable public transport is essential for our local communities. Reductions in local services in Blyth Valley, including the X10 and X11 to Newcastle, mean that my…02 Mar 2023HANSARDBus Services12. What steps he is taking to help ensure the continuity of bus services.02 Mar 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour: Local Authorities13. What steps he is taking to support local authorities in tackling antisocial behaviour.20 Feb 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour: Local AuthoritiesAntisocial behaviour and petty crime have long been a problem in Blyth Valley, which is why I have been meeting the police, community groups and local retailers to try to resolve…20 Feb 2023HANSARDVeterans: Government Services14. What steps his Department is taking to ensure Government services meet the needs of veterans.02 Feb 2023HANSARDVeterans: Government ServicesOur veterans are civilians in waiting to return to civilian life. Given the recent census and new data on veteran communities, are there any plans to improve healthcare services…02 Feb 2023HANSARDAccessibility of Cultural AttractionsIn recent months, projects in Blyth Valley have received upwards of £700,000 of funding from my right hon. Friend’s Department, including the refurbishment of the grade I listed…26 Jan 2023HANSARDAccessibility of Cultural Attractions5. What steps her Department is taking to increase the accessibility of cultural attractions.26 Jan 2023HANSARDBritishvoltI thank the hon. Member for Wansbeck (Ian Lavery) for allowing me to speak briefly in his debate. I would like to make it clear that Britishvolt is in the hon. Gentleman’s…25 Jan 2023HANSARD Infected Blood InquiryWill the Minister please clarify whether all of those eligible for interim compensation received their payments on time?15 Dec 2022HANSARDVeterans: Support4. What steps his Department is taking to improve support for veterans.08 Dec 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs my right hon. Friend will know, veterans are close to my heart, and none more so than the nuclear test veterans. Will he ensure that the £450,000 that we have already invested…08 Dec 2022HANSARDVeterans: SupportSupport for our veterans is not just appreciated, but absolutely vital for the physical and mental wellbeing of our ex-servicemen and women. We are well represented in Blyth…08 Dec 2022HANSARD Dormant Assets Funding: Community Wealth FundsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Harris. I wish to speak in favour of creating a community wealth fund through the next wave of dormant assets. I will briefly…06 Dec 2022