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HANSARDPlanning Applications: Economic Opportunities and Housing NeedOn Friday, I met a constituent who had been moved to temporary accommodation in Ilford, 17 miles from where her children attend school and where she works. The Government continue…17 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences: Over-75sIn Lewisham East, 3,410 pensioners will lose access to free TV licences, which will perpetuate feelings of loneliness and isolation. The Government are clearly refusing to accept…11 Jun 2019HANSARDCystic Fibrosis Drugs: OrkambiI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving us such a comprehensive overview of cystic fibrosis. A constituent of mine, Joanne, has contacted me regarding her daughter Lauren, who…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Leaving the European UnionThe Prime Minister states that those of us seeking a public vote should support her withdrawal agreement and make our case to Parliament on Second Reading, but we have already and…22 May 2019HANSARDNHSNearly 500 people working for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust are from the EU. The Royal College of Nursing tells us that 7,000 EU nurses have left the register since the…16 May 2019HANSARDNHS10. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the effect on the NHS of the UK leaving the EU.16 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceDoes my right hon. Friend agree that some families and young people do not complain about stop-and-search, or indeed about police behaviour, for fear of reprisals? I would have…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to speak. I want to acknowledge the speeches that have been made by Members on both sides of the House, but I…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceI am concerned about the impact on the community of the police’s increased ability to use section 60 and how innocent black young boys will be affected. I worry whether young…15 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsVisits to one of the food banks in my constituency have increased by 20% since the roll-out of universal credit. Trussell Trust referrals have risen by 52% since the roll-out of…13 May 2019HANSARDTV Licences for Over-75sI am pleased to be able to add my voice to this significant debate. I make no apology for the fact that what I am about to say may cover some things that have already been…08 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 8 May.08 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsI agree with all the tributes paid by the Prime Minister. Data from the TUC suggests that 780,000 people are on zero-hours contracts, and that two thirds of them would prefer…08 May 2019HANSARDTV Licences for Over-75sSome people enjoy that, obviously. For many of our older parents, friends, grandparents and other family members, the TV is crucial to their life and wellbeing, and it plays a…08 May 2019HANSARD Places of Worship: Security FundingHow effective does the Home Secretary feel the Prevent strategy and the counter-terrorist strategy are?07 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeWe need our environment, and the environment needs us to care for it. In the last week, we have had powerful reminders from Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion that the time…01 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Minister detail what the terms of reference will be for the period poverty taskforce and confirm how many members will be chosen to ensure diverse representation?25 Apr 2019HANSARDAccess to Criminal Justice20. What steps he is taking to increase access to the criminal justice system.23 Apr 2019HANSARDAccess to Criminal JusticeIt is really good to hear that the Law Society is having such an impact on the Government. However, the Law Society has also published research that shows that the criminal legal…23 Apr 2019HANSARD South-Eastern Rail FranchiseThis is the fourth time that the award of a new franchise has been delayed. Commuters from my constituency and from others across the south-east have been facing delays,…23 Apr 2019