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HANSARD Vagrancy ActI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. This issue affects us all. Just last week in my constituency, I had to deal with a homeless person in great need. Does she…29 Jan 2019HANSARD VenezuelaIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Hyndburn (Graham P. Jones) on securing it. This is an issue on which I have been vocal. It is…29 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsI thank the hon. Lady for presenting the case in the petition. While the vaccine has been shown to lower incidence of cervical cancer, does she agree that cervical screening…28 Jan 2019HANSARDVenezuelaI thank the Minister for his very strong answers and his determined stance on TV last night—well done! We all endorse that. A Venezuelan teacher who was fleeing across the border…28 Jan 2019HANSARD School Exclusions and Youth ViolenceThe hon. Lady has brought an important issue to the House for consideration. The stats show that 72% of parents think that when their child is excluded from school they are at…28 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsWill the hon. Lady give way?28 Jan 2019HANSARDCervical Cancer Smear TestsConstituents have expressed concerns to me on two issues: first, that it is very painful; and secondly that it is embarrassing. When it comes to giving peace of mind to ladies…28 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Free Trade AgreementsBearing in mind that the EU has 36 other free trade agreements with non-EU countries, coupled with the £40 billion divorce settlement we look set to pay, could the Minister…24 Jan 2019HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank the hon. Member for Dudley North (Ian Austin) for introducing it and all the Members who have spoken. I am proud to be a friend…24 Jan 2019HANSARDAppropriate ME TreatmentI congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow North West (Carol Monaghan) on securing this debate. She has been a champion for those who suffer from ME. We thank her for all her…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseReports from Yemen say that members of the Baha’i religious community are increasingly being persecuted by Houthi rebels. Many Baha’i leaders are facing spurious criminal charges,…24 Jan 2019HANSARDSupport for FarmersWith special reference to the farming community in Northern Ireland, what discussions have been held with the permanent secretary for the Department of Agriculture, Environment…24 Jan 2019HANSARD Town of Culture AwardI congratulate the right hon. Member for Delyn (David Hanson) on bringing forward the debate. We were proud to be the home nation of the first UK city crowned city of culture in…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Widowed Parent’s AllowanceI thank the hon. Lady for bringing forward this important matter. She outlined clearly a case in Northern Ireland. Does she agree that going from having a wage coming into the…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Fire Safety and CladdingI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this issue to the House. It is important that evaluations are made of properties where the same thing might occur. Does he agree that there…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Balanced Budget RuleOn changing policy, I am very aware of where we are at this moment in time. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that a post-Brexit economy will provide an incredible opportunity to…23 Jan 2019HANSARD Town of Culture AwardNorthern Ireland as well.23 Jan 2019HANSARDWater IndustryI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this debate. Ofwat imposes no penalties on managers who break their commitments. Does he agree that legislation must be put in place to…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Pupil Referral UnitsThe hon. Gentleman has raised a vital issue. Given the importance of helping children who are ill, pupil referral units are an essential tool to retaining access to education that…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Grassroots Football Funding: Wembley StadiumOne of the greatest footballers who ever graced the football field in this world, certainly in my lifetime, was Geordie Best. Pelé, another of the greatest footballers in the…22 Jan 2019