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HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillListening to the Conservatives after 14 years in government and the Scottish National party after 18 years in government argue about who is responsible for the problems in…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillOf course, there has previously been a border between England and Scotland: Hadrian’s wall was built between 122 and 138 in the Christian era, and the Antonine wall was built…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillAs a fan of the England cricket team, I am used to having a belief that something that is slightly rubbish will be able to achieve a lot more, but that is dwarfed by the belief of…25 Apr 2025HANSARDHospitalsThe hon. Member is right that a huge amount of money needs to be spent. A lot of that goes back to the fact that, as Lord Darzi tells us, £37 billion less was spent on hospital…23 Apr 2025HANSARDHospitalsToday’s debate is a welcome chance to talk about the challenges of our health service. The Darzi report was a stark demonstration of the state in which the health service was left…23 Apr 2025HANSARDHospitalsI think if the hon. Member for Henley and Thame (Freddie van Mierlo) were to reflect on what he said, he would know that these things always go a lot deeper. What have we…23 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe last Government left 4.5 million children in poverty, but, like many colleagues, I am alarmed that the impact assessment of the spring statement suggests that that number will…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansThe Israeli Government’s justification for this action seems to have been the statements that my hon. Friends made in the House against their policies. On that basis, they…07 Apr 2025HANSARDWaste IncineratorsIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) on securing this debate. Much like him, I am…03 Apr 2025HANSARD NHS PensionsThis issue appears to be yet another example of the hangover left by the previous Conservative Government. Does the Minister agree that part of getting the NHS back on its feet…01 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsHIV/AIDS has killed 40 million people across the world and remains a major threat to public health, but over the weekend the House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority account…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption and Special Guardianship Support FundLast week, I had the honour of speaking to a parent who had cause to use the special guardianship service in Calder Valley. I know the anxiety that that has caused. Will the…01 Apr 2025HANSARD PIP Changes: Impact on Carer’s AllowanceThere is real fear among many of my Calder Valley constituents with disabilities and with caring responsibilities about the proposed changes to PIP, and that fear has been…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Conflict in GazaOver 400 people have been killed, the majority of whom were children. Aid supplies have been blocked and aid workers killed, and the rhetoric from Israeli Ministers is getting…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Domestic Abuse OffencesI thank the hon. Member for Eastbourne (Josh Babarinde) for bringing forward this really important debate. I absolutely agree that more needs to be done in the family courts, and…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFree School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) BillBefore I entered this place, I worked on poverty for the Child Poverty Action Group, Oxfam and Church Action on Poverty. Back in 2010, there was cross-party consensus that we…14 Mar 2025HANSARDArm’s-Length Bodies (Review) BillThe case of the hon. Member’s constituent is a really interesting one, although I do not know the full details. However, sometimes when we get rid of a quango, it is a case of,…14 Mar 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillI rise to speak about a Bill that will increase research funding focused on more effective treatments for rarer forms of cancer. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh…14 Mar 2025HANSARD NHS England UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for making the statement today. I want to echo the thoughts of the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) that it would be helpful…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillThe hon. Member is making a powerful speech. I pay tribute to the people who have shared their experiences. Does she agree that the people we are talking about have means and…11 Mar 2025