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HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (Melanie Onn) for securing the debate. For far too long, people across the country have struggled to access NHS…22 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI rise to speak in support of the Bill and the Government’s new clauses, as this issue matters deeply. When we talk about immigration and border control, we are not just talking…12 May 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls1. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.07 May 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsRecent figures show that sexual offences recorded by Greater Manchester police have quadrupled since 2010, with the Wigan borough seeing the most domestic abuse call-outs.…07 May 2025HANSARDShifting Care into the CommunityI thank the Secretary of State for his announcement this morning regarding GP services. One way that pressure is eased in our GP services is through charities such as Compassion…06 May 2025HANSARDShifting Care into the Community14. What steps he is taking to shift care from hospitals into the community.06 May 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Seventh sitting)I, too, rise to speak on clauses 32 to 34. In Leigh and Atherton we have seen at first hand how cuckooing can tear apart the fabric of our community. Vulnerable residents, often…08 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.03 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Gentleman is making some good points, especially on tool theft. My hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth North (Amanda Martin) is leading a campaign on tool theft; it…03 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fifth sitting)I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Threats, abuse and violence should never be accepted as part of the job. Nationally, the scale of the problem is alarming. USDAW’s latest…03 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fifth sitting)It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I rise to speak briefly to clauses 14 and 15. I draw the Committee’s attention to the fact that I am a Co-operative…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Green Book ReviewIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship again, Mr Pritchard. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Congleton (Mrs Russell) for leading this important debate. I stand in…02 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Fourth sitting)My hon. Friend is making an excellent point. Where the community comes in is a game changer, because it is all about intelligence. What will make the difference in seizing these…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Third sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for giving way; he is very kind. In my constituency, ASB is conducted by people who have alcohol and drug problems. Does he agree that the fact that the new…01 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for attending. I want to address the breach of protection orders. This question is more for Suky. I have been dealing with a case in Wigan, where the victim’s…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCommunities Vulnerable to Flooding12. What steps he has taken to help protect communities that are vulnerable to flooding.20 Mar 2025HANSARDCommunities Vulnerable to FloodingFirst, I thank the Minister for visiting Lilford in Leigh after the devastating new year’s day flooding. We had a public meeting on Saturday, and three months after those floods,…20 Mar 2025HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west EnglandThank you for chairing the debate, Dr Murrison. There is not much time left, so I will not go through everyone’s contribution, but I express thanks to everybody who attended and…19 Mar 2025HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west EnglandI beg to move, That this House has considered improving transport connectivity in the North West. It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I am delighted to see so…19 Mar 2025HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west EnglandYes, I do agree, particularly for those who are vulnerable due to age, poverty or disability, as this will have a hugely negative impact on their life chances. This stark…19 Mar 2025