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HANSARDDeath Registration Process10. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reforming the death registration process.22 Nov 2022HANSARDDeath Registration ProcessI thank the Minister for that response. For many of my constituents, a swift burial is a core tenet of their beliefs and faith, but in many cases this swift burial is held back by…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does she agree that, once we get past the smoke and mirrors of this autumn statement, it is nothing more than ideological austerity…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyLet me be absolutely clear: the only thing this autumn statement achieves is further inequality, further injustice and further unfairness to our communities, and that is after 12…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyThe hon. Gentleman, who I normally have good banter with, tragically on this occasion illustrates the very point I make. His constituents expect him to scrutinise his own…22 Nov 2022HANSARDEnergy (oil and gas) profits levyI will not give the hon. Gentleman time again. He asked a question and I gave him a perfectly good suggestion: to go and ask his constituents. He will find the answer there. What…22 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Earlier this year, Bradford submitted a levelling-up fund bid—the only bid developed from the grassroots up by local community groups—to build three new community-led health…15 Nov 2022HANSARDVisitor Visa Applications: Potential Barriers8. What steps she is taking to reduce potential barriers for (a) family, (b) spouse and (c) visitor visa applications.14 Nov 2022HANSARDVisitor Visa Applications: Potential BarriersAccording to the Home Office’s own figures, just under 20% of the total accepted and rejected visitor visa applications ended up being rejected, yet when it comes to those of…14 Nov 2022HANSARDCarer's Leave BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I, too, congratulate the hon. Member for North East Fife on this important Bill and on making an excellent…09 Nov 2022HANSARDProtection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) BillI accept to a degree the point that we have to have safeguards in place, but does the Minister agree that those matters can be dealt with through the advisory board?02 Nov 2022HANSARDProtection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I welcome the Minister to his place. He was not present on Second Reading, but I think we all pay tribute to my…02 Nov 2022HANSARDCarer’s Leave BillThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. I think it is a fair mistake. When one has been sitting here since 9.30 this morning, one blends into the furniture and background. I…21 Oct 2022HANSARD Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) BillI welcome the Minister to his place and congratulate my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) on bringing this important Bill to the House for…21 Oct 2022HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillI thank the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for bringing this important Bill to the House. She spoke very well to make the case for the great need for a change in the…21 Oct 2022HANSARDGrassroots Sport: FundingThe Secretary of State is absolutely right; Bradford’s grassroots football, cricket and boxing clubs are a vital support network for many of Bradford’s young people. Yet, despite…20 Oct 2022HANSARDGrassroots Sport: Funding4. What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of funding for grassroots sports.20 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Responsibility and a Plan for GrowthEven today, the Minister refuses to give us figures on the expected windfall revenue. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the simple fact remains that this Government always side…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Responsibility and a Plan for GrowthWill the Minister give way?19 Oct 2022HANSARDBradford-Manchester Rail Journey Times9. Whether her Department is taking steps to help reduce rail journey times between Bradford and Manchester.13 Oct 2022