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HANSARDSocial SecurityThe increase in the employment allowance is of course a welcome step from the Government, but the new restrictions on eligibility for the allowance introduced in April are a real…05 May 2020HANSARDTransition Period: ExtensionA YouGov poll released this weekend showed that half the population now think that the transition period should be extended, versus 35% who think the Government should press…04 May 2020HANSARDTransition Period: ExtensionWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on a potential extension to the transition period.04 May 2020HANSARDPublic HealthWe are in a crisis, and parliamentary scrutiny is, as ever, the most important thing we can provide as a Parliament. I welcome the clarifications this statutory instrument makes,…04 May 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillLike many other Members, I vividly remember 14 June 2017 and my horror at the tragedy of the Grenfell fire. I was a brand new MP, with just a hot-desk and a laptop. Like so many,…29 Apr 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsMy mind is boggling at the logistical challenge that is about to face schools and I add my voice to those thanking them in advance for what they are about to do. This will raise…18 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19I would like to add my voice to those thanking FCO workers, who I am sure are working around the clock. I am sure that they are wanting to get home, but they are staying to help…17 Mar 2020HANSARDLesbian, Bisexual and Trans Women’s Health InequalitiesThe hon. Lady is giving an incredibly powerful and informative speech. I have certainly learned a lot up to this point and I thank her for that. The point about intersectionality…10 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusLast week, I asked the Secretary of State about the preparedness of NHS 111. In answer to a written question, the Department said that it does not have the numbers for current…03 Mar 2020HANSARD CoronavirusI join others in thanking NHS staff in advance for the work they will have to do to contain and deal with the coronavirus. Will the Secretary of State join me in commending the…26 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI of course welcome any review of the Oxford to Cambridge expressway, but my constituents are worried that it is going to lead to more delays to improvements on the A34, in…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Middle East Peace PlanThis is not a plan. This is a scam. The Minister wonders why those of us with Palestinian family, but also anyone else who believes in the international rules-based order, are…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Special Educational Needs and Disability FundingI am pleased that the hon. Member is raising the work of the NAO. I helped to lead that inquiry for the Public Accounts Committee, and it is good work. We need to be very careful.…29 Jan 2020HANSARD Homelessnessrose —29 Jan 2020HANSARD HomelessnessThe Secretary of State is being very generous in giving way. I am pleased to hear him outline the strategy for rough sleeping, but is he aware that rough sleeping in this country…29 Jan 2020HANSARD HomelessnessAs I am sure we all agree, even one person sleeping rough in this country is one person too many. I am delighted to hear that the Government are going to make sure that this does…29 Jan 2020HANSARD HomelessnessWill the Minister give way?29 Jan 2020HANSARD HomelessnessWill the Minister give way?29 Jan 2020HANSARD Homelessnessrose —29 Jan 2020HANSARD Special Educational Needs and Disability FundingDoes the hon. Lady share my concern not only about children being placed outside their area, but about the fact that many of those children are placed in unfit settings—not…29 Jan 2020