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HANSARDChildren’s Social Media AccountsI agree that social media companies rightly face regulation; I will talk a little more about that later. There is, rightly, debate and campaigning in the media and elsewhere—we…13 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Social Media AccountsI thank Members from across the House for their contributions to this well attended and powerful debate. We have demonstrated significant consensus across the House about the need…13 Jan 2025HANSARDAccess to Public Services: TechnologySunderland was recently named the UK’s smartest city by The Times . It was a pleasure to welcome the Secretary of State when he visited recently. More than 5,000 homes in our city…08 Jan 2025HANSARDAccess to Public Services: Technology7. What steps his Department is taking to utilise technology to improve access to public services.08 Jan 2025HANSARDHousing: Military Personnel and Families21. What steps he is taking to improve housing for military personnel and their families.06 Jan 2025HANSARD NHS BacklogThe hon. Gentleman worked in the NHS before covid, as did I. He mentions the impact of covid, but does he not recall that in December 2019, before covid hit, standards had already…06 Jan 2025HANSARDHousing: Military Personnel and FamiliesAs a member of a forces family, I welcome the Government’s landmark decision to renationalise service housing. For too long, military families have been living in substandard…06 Jan 2025HANSARD Winter PreparednessI thank the Minister for her statement, and also thank my recent former NHS colleagues, especially those in Sunderland, for what they will be doing over the winter. The Minister…18 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportIt is no small thing for a Secretary of State to stand up with the sincerity that my right hon. Friend has and to offer an apology on behalf of the Government and accept…17 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman accept that every day in the NHS patients refuse treatment, and indeed food, and that there is currently legal oversight in respect of coercion and other…29 Nov 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?29 Nov 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill the hon. Member give way?29 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Antisocial behaviour involving modified and off-road bikes is a menace, and has a huge impact on communities such as mine in Sunderland. Although I welcome the work that…27 Nov 2024HANSARDPolice ReformTo deliver effective policing, we need reform, but police officers also need to feel that they have our support. Does the Minister agree that agreeing the recommendations of the…20 Nov 2024HANSARDPension Credit: Uptake4. What steps she is taking to increase uptake of pension credit in winter 2024-25.11 Nov 2024HANSARDPension Credit: UptakeUnder the previous Conservative Government, many eligible pensioners in Sunderland Central did not receive the pension credit that they were due. When I speak to organisations…11 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe hon. Gentleman will recall that in the 2022 spring Budget, the Conservative party increased national insurance for employers by 1.25%, and he supported that. Can he explain…06 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)It is pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Broxtowe (Juliet Campbell), who spoke movingly about her experience in the NHS, as well as the barriers she has ignored and,…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Reporting Ministerial Gifts and HospitalityOn the Prime Minister’s first day in office, he prioritised meeting the independent adviser on ministerial standards. Does the Minister agree that that stands in stark contrast to…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Film IndustryI welcome the announcement today and, in particular, the opportunity to capitalise further investment in new facilities. In my constituency, on the banks of the River Wear, there…09 Oct 2024