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HANSARD HomelessnessIt is a complete shame. I am going to talk about the number of deaths in a minute or two. I want to say a bit more about the invisible homelessness: those living in temporary…29 Jan 2020HANSARD HomelessnessI begin by congratulating my hon. Friends the Members for Erith and Thamesmead (Abena Oppong-Asare) and for Birkenhead (Mick Whitley) on their excellent maiden speeches. I was…29 Jan 2020HANSARD UK TelecommunicationsThe Foreign Secretary said that measures will be put in place to protect sensitive intelligence data, and in due course his judgment will be found to be correct or not. Given that…28 Jan 2020HANSARDAccident and Emergency Waiting TimesI think it is time that we shook this Government out of their complacency. On their watch, the four-hour A&E waiting target has never been met, and performance is getting worse…28 Jan 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit Roll-outI have some extra information for the Minister’s research and evaluation. A problem regularly raised in my constituency surgeries is that claimants who receive two payslips in one…27 Jan 2020HANSARDNHS Funding BillWe have had many Back-Bench contributions today, including from the right hon. Member for South West Surrey (Jeremy Hunt), my hon. Friends the Members for Nottingham South (Lilian…27 Jan 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit Roll-out10. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the roll-out of universal credit.27 Jan 2020HANSARDState Pension Age Increase: Transitional Arrangements4. What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on transitional arrangements for women born in the 1950s affected by the increase in the…23 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseConstituents of mine who are leaseholders recently received a letter from a firm of solicitors called JB Leitch about some outstanding ground rent. What was particularly…23 Jan 2020HANSARDState Pension Age Increase: Transitional ArrangementsNot so long ago, the Prime Minister said he would look at this issue with “fresh vigour and new eyes”, but as far as I can see nothing has been done. What will the Prime Minister…23 Jan 2020HANSARDEconomy and JobsMay I first congratulate the hon. Member for North West Durham (Mr Holden) on his maiden speech? His was one of the more remarkable results on election night, and having heard how…20 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersWill my hon. Friend give way?16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersThis is a really important debate. I think lots of Members will have examples of such issues in their constituency. My constituents have also experienced a real difficulty getting…16 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFrom next week, the number 22 bus service will no longer travel through Willaston, which is a rural community with a lot of elderly residents who will be more isolated as a…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersWill the Minister give way?16 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. According to the most recent figures, tens of thousands of people still have not had their employment tribunal fees refunded, although the Supreme Court declared them unlawful…14 Jan 2020HANSARDFootball Association and Bet365This issue is perhaps the most egregious example of how money is ruining football. It is clear that, with one or two exceptions, there is very little support in this place for…09 Jan 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I join the tributes that have been paid to my predecessor Andrew Miller, who served the constituency of Ellesmere Port and Neston with distinction for 23 years? He was greatly…09 Jan 2020HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance Scheme2. To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what progress the Commission has made on implementing the independent…31 Oct 2019HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeI do not believe that the Commission is making good progress. It has been a year since the Dame Laura Cox report came out, and historical cases were finally reopened only last…31 Oct 2019