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111 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationThe Minister is absolutely right to say that Hamas made a massive strategic error when they attacked innocent Israeli people on 7 October, and they are paying a heavy price with…08 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaDoes the Prime Minister agree that we face a grave and dangerous moment in the middle east, which has been the result of myriad policy failures going back more than 25 years, and…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Birmingham City CouncilI welcome the statement—it is right that the Secretary of State is taking this decisive action in relation to commissioners so that we can get to the bottom of what has actually…19 Sept 2023HANSARDFoster Care Placements11. What steps her Department is taking to help increase the number of foster care placements.17 Jul 2023HANSARDFoster Care PlacementsDoes my hon. Friend agree that foster carers can play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of a looked-after child, and that we need to encourage more people to go…17 Jul 2023HANSARD NHS Long-term Workforce PlanI welcome this long-term plan, particularly its recognition that the skillsets required in the NHS over the next 10 or 15 years, with the requirement for multidisciplinary working…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently attended an event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of St John Ambulance in Halesowen, where I met young volunteer first aiders, as well as speaking to Judith Morris,…08 Jun 2023HANSARDIranThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful speech. I have a lot of sympathy with him about the proscription of the IRGC; he is right to describe it as a global problem. Would he not…07 Jun 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Fund: Delivery of FundsHalesowen town centre has recovered well from the covid pandemic, not least as a result of the work done by Vicky Rogers of the Halesowen business improvement district and Eve…05 Jun 2023HANSARDHigher Education Students: Statutory Duty of CareI, too, congratulate all the petitioners on securing today’s debate. My hon. Friend is outlining some stark statistics. Mental health in higher education has become a lot more…05 Jun 2023HANSARDNature LossI welcome the news, announced last week, that the West Midlands Combined Authority is to receive £1 million from the natural capital programme. Will the Minister outline how the…25 May 2023HANSARDG7 SummitThe global environment faces more challenges than it has for many years, not least an existential threat to the rules-based international order and threats to the essence of our…22 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ13. This year marks the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s first folio. Not only are his plays a central part of our national culture, but many people around…26 Apr 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry UpdateI welcome the Minister’s statement, but does he agree that, notwithstanding the complexity he outlined in relation to the compensation scheme, two things should happen? First, the…19 Apr 2023HANSARDNHS StrikesThe Secretary of State is right to say that the pay offer that has been put on the table, notwithstanding the junior doctors, is fair and reasonable. What should drive all parties…17 Apr 2023HANSARDIntegrated Review RefreshAs my right hon. Friend has already said, Britain’s soft power is a strategic asset. Does he agree that it is important for two reasons—first, it gives us a strategic advantage in…13 Mar 2023HANSARDVeterans: Mental Health Support11. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve mental health support for veterans.02 Feb 2023HANSARDVeterans: Mental Health SupportA recent University of Manchester study showed that veterans under 25 were more likely to commit suicide than the rest of the population. I welcome what the Minister says, but it…02 Feb 2023HANSARD Reform of Children’s Social CareI warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. She made a point about the importance of prevention and early intervention; does she agree that what those things demand is…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlthough I welcome the new investment in emergency mental health services that was announced this week, does the Secretary of State agree that we must not lose sight of the fact…24 Jan 2023