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HANSARD Employment Rights BillDoes my right hon. Friend agree that in such cases there is no public interest and no interest for anyone, apart from guilty parties, to keep these things secret, and that that is…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI absolutely agree that the last Government failed people on tackling crime, particularly due to its hollowing out of the police. Indeed, in West Yorkshire alone, within just six…10 Mar 2025HANSARDSchool Building Programmes18. What recent progress she has made on school building programmes.10 Mar 2025HANSARDSchool Building ProgrammesCross Lane primary school, Shade primary school, Brooksbank school, Calder high school, Todmorden high school and Walsden Saint Peter’s Church of England primary school are among…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillAntisocial behaviour ruins lives. On Friday, I held an event at the Field Lane estate in Calder Valley, the first in a series of events across my constituency to listen to members…10 Mar 2025HANSARDGovernment Advertising: Social MediaSince Elon Musk purchased X three years ago, Departments have continued to spend money on subscriptions and ads on the site, and one Department has recorded a spend of more than…06 Mar 2025HANSARDGovernment Advertising: Social Media18. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Government advertising through social media.06 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareI am pleased to be called to speak in this important debate, Madam Deputy Speaker. When we talk about the NHS, we can argue either about specific investments or about general…05 Mar 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development Officerose —05 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareAnother issue my hon. Friend may wish to reflect on is that the council tax base differs from place to place, so councils are even more disadvantaged than the NHS on funding.05 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareThe hon. Member has frequently been quick to criticise NHS pay rises. Will there be more or fewer sickness absences in the ambulance service if its staff are better paid?05 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareUnder the last Government, 20% of NHS doctors were thinking about moving overseas. Does the hon. Lady agree that solving GP contracts is a first step towards keeping GPs working…05 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI thank the Prime Minister for today’s statement, and for his diplomatic efforts to restore our international reputation since taking office. Will my right hon. Friend confirm the…03 Mar 2025HANSARD Gaza: BBC CoverageI welcome this statement because I think it is important that we talk about our tone in public life. I worry that sometimes the public outside the Chamber do not see this House as…27 Feb 2025HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceMy hon. Friend will know that getting it right for the most vulnerable children is important, but we are increasingly seeing post-separation abuse and post-separation financial…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI pay tribute to my gallant and hon. Friend for her service and pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr Bailey) for his. Will she look back to that…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceI thank the hon. Member for securing this important debate. I note that I am an officer of the APPG on single-parent families. The recent excellent report from Gingerbread on…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI welcome the hon. Member’s interest in the Chagos islands and his desire for detail. It is obviously an issue he is very passionate about, but he has not mentioned it previously…26 Feb 2025HANSARD High Street BusinessesIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I thank the hon. Member for Stockton West (Matt Vickers) for securing this debate, which has been a wonderful tour…26 Feb 2025HANSARDMaternity ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I thank the hon. Member for Chichester (Jess Brown-Fuller) for securing this important debate. I should note at…25 Feb 2025