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HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for Victims9. What steps he is taking to support victims in the criminal justice system.22 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementFor absolute clarity, is the Chancellor confirming today that Transport for the North’s preferred option for Northern Powerhouse Rail with a stop in Bradford is now scrapped under…17 Nov 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Seven years ago, in my first PMQs, a Conservative Prime Minister told me to stop “griping” and “get behind” his rail investment plans. A few weeks ago, the new Secretary of…16 Nov 2022HANSARDBankers’ BonusesI will call Jon Trickett to move the motion, and then the Minister to respond. There will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up, as is the convention for…08 Nov 2022HANSARDBankers’ BonusesJust so Members are aware, the debate will finish by 4.40 pm.08 Nov 2022HANSARDLabour and Skills Shortages: Temporary Recovery VisaI call Jim Shannon.08 Nov 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I married a rugby union player, so I am saying nothing. It is a totally inclusive sport. It is great to celebrate sport full stop,…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022I thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. Of course, I recognise that Adam Hills has made a significant contribution to rugby league, not only in this country but abroad. He…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022My hon. Friend makes an important point about investing in the legacy of the game; only by doing that will we see a strong and vibrant future for the game. As well as widening…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. I hope that he and his dad very much enjoy the match at the weekend. I absolutely agree that rugby league is just the best game in the…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022I beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of the Rugby League World Cup 2022 to culture and sport in the UK. It is a pleasure to serve under your…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Rugby League World Cup 2022I thank my hon. Friend for her important intervention and I welcome her statement about the inclusivity of rugby league. The competition does offer a springboard for grassroots…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNHS DentistryI thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting this important debate and I thank my co-sponsor, or co-conspirator, the hon. Member for Waveney (Peter Aldous). If you might…20 Oct 2022HANSARDNHS DentistryI am indeed aware of that fact, as my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton South East (Yasmin Qureshi) raised it with me yesterday. Sadly, she cannot be here today to make that very…20 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. With the men’s competition kicking off last Saturday and the women’s and wheelchair teams due to get going next week, the rugby league world cup is getting into its stride. To…20 Oct 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillI welcome the Minister to his place. Will he outline the broad support that the Bill has received not only from individual trade unions but, importantly, from the TUC?12 Oct 2022HANSARDLevelling-up Agenda17. What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support levelling up.11 Oct 2022HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaBuilding on Bradford’s city of culture win and in a momentous year for Rugby League, I am supporting the plan for the transformation and regeneration of the home of the Bradford…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Health and Social Care UpdateI welcome the Secretary of State to her new role. With nine out of 10 dental practices in England not accepting new NHS patients and over 2,000 dentists having left the NHS in the…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenI rise to speak with great sadness to pay tribute on behalf of myself and my constituents to Her late Majesty the Queen, as our Head of State for 70 years, our longest-serving…09 Sept 2022