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HANSARDDebate on the AddressWill the hon. Gentleman give way?13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressIn the late ’70s and in the ’80s, 80% or more of the housing benefit that was paid to low-income families and people on benefits went to local authorities, which used that money…13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressI believe that every single Member in this House has a primary duty to their constituents—those who voted for them and those who did not. Every single resident in their…13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressThe hon. Member is making an extremely eloquent speech. Does she agree that people are sick and tired of living in towns that just look dirty? They are not cleaned or maintained,…13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressOn indefinite leave to remain, on the journey down from my constituency today, I spoke to the private hire driver. He is on a visa that requires renewal every two and a half…13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the best form of defence is peace, and that the overseas development aid budget—as was mentioned earlier by the right hon. Member for Sutton…13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that there needs to be a different model of business rates for small businesses that is linked to profitability and that has a maximum cap, rather…13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressWill the hon. Member give way?13 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressI would like to start by associating myself with the remarks made by Mr Speaker about how we should conduct ourselves in this place: with kindness, compassion and respect, even…13 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Everything international law is supposed to protect is being violated: a genocide against the Palestinian people, the catastrophe in Sudan, the Gazafication of Lebanon.…29 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Poverty Taskforce11. What steps her Department is taking through the child poverty taskforce to help reduce levels of relative poverty.28 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Poverty TaskforceIn my constituency, 44.4% of children are living in poverty, according to the latest Government figures. Yet Oxfam reports that just 56 billionaires in the UK now hold more wealth…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Maintenance Service5. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Child Maintenance Service in resolving cases in a timely manner.27 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceI have constituents with court orders confirming genuinely shared care who are none the less required to pay full child maintenance for extended periods while disputes are…27 Apr 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyI also welcome the Minister’s response to the urgent question and the proposal to go British first in our procurement strategy, with over £400 billion spent per year. The Minister…22 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformWill the Minister give way?16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformHealth inequality in the NHS for people of ethnic minorities is a challenge that we need to address. The New Orleans police department and the Los Angeles police department both…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. In a briefing for investors, Palantir chief executive officer Alex Karp said: “we are super proud of the role we…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformWill the Minister give way?16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformWill the hon. Member give way?16 Apr 2026