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HANSARDFlooding: Irwell Vale and Surrounding AreasThis is an excellent scheme with a fantastic champion, but all communities need to be protected. Ramsbottom in my constituency is a mile and a half down the road from Irwell Vale.…29 Jun 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police ServiceIn 2020, Greater Manchester police was put into special measures in part, certainly, due to a lack of accountability and scrutiny. Importantly, as has been highlighted, there was…29 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesThe hon. Lady talks about public opinion. Calderdale Royal Hospital was constructed with a £34 million private finance initiative deal that, at the last reckoning, cost the…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesThe Mayor of Greater Manchester has been consistent in his past and present career regarding the delivery of public services. The important point is that we have to learn from the…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Stirling (Alyn Smith), who seemed to argue that incompetence is justified as long as a party gets the democratic mandate to continue…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesThere is record investment in the NHS in England, and it is for the decision makers, those who deliver frontline services and medical professionals to make those choices. The hon.…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesI remember another slogan from when Labour left office: “there is no money.” I agree with my hon. Friend. We talk about figures all too often in this House, and we can come up…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesI welcome the steps the Government are taking to address the challenges within the system. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is a bit rich for Labour Members to be lecturing…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Women’s Rights to Reproductive Healthcare: United StatesThe decision over Roe v. Wade is deeply distressing to women in America and throughout the world. The health consequences are absolutely appalling. It is an attack on human rights…28 Jun 2022HANSARDRape: Criminal ProsecutionsI welcome the increase in the conviction rates. Having worked closely with my hon. Friend, I have witnessed her determination to address the underlying issues and find solutions…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesDoes the hon. Gentleman make the same points to the Welsh Government regarding their appalling NHS waiting times?28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesThe right hon. Gentleman touched on criminal justice earlier. Will he join me in asking Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, to take responsibility for the appalling…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesThe hon. Gentleman is making a very fair point, but is that the reason why A&E waiting times in Scotland are at a record high? In May over 10,000 people were waiting over two…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Delivery of Public ServicesPrivatisation of NHS services began under Labour. There was more privatisation under Labour, so I thank the hon. Lady for giving me the opportunity to highlight Labour’s desire,…28 Jun 2022HANSARDBill of RightsI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. It is rather curious that he is being criticised for acting on the democratic mandate given to him by millions of our fellow citizens…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Sentencing: Repeat OffendersI congratulate my friend the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) on bringing forward this important debate, which, as I said to the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Sentencing: Repeat OffendersI would be astounded if the hon. Gentleman had any evidence to back up the claim that judges do not trust community sentences. I do not know whether he has seen the Government’s…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Sentencing: Repeat OffendersThe hon. Gentleman is being very generous in giving way. I have the greatest of respect for him, but I am failing to follow what he is trying to say. I assume that on behalf of…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Sentencing: Repeat OffendersI completely agree with what the hon. Gentleman says on the facts that I have heard about this matter. He can accuse the Government of many things, but the sentencing function is…21 Jun 2022