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HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureIt is no exaggeration to say that we face an acute crisis in public mental health. Last week, the Government had the opportunity to announce reform of the Mental Health Act and to…13 Nov 2023HANSARDTransportThe huge importance of local bus services to communities such as mine in Blaydon has been emphasised by a dispute between Go North East and its employees. I very much hope that a…07 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe huge importance of local bus services to communities such as mine in Blaydon has been emphasised by a dispute between Go North East and its employees. I very much hope that a…26 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillNever a day goes by without a constituent, or more than one constituent, contacting me about problems they are having with their housing. In particular, my caseworkers and I have…23 Oct 2023HANSARDSewage Discharges9. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the steps taken by her Department to prevent sewage discharges.19 Oct 2023HANSARDSewage DischargesWater companies need stable finances to make improvements. In December 2022, Ofwat outlined concerns about the financial resilience of several water companies. What has the…19 Oct 2023HANSARDClimate Change Committee: 2023 Progress ReportThe latest Climate Change Committee report found that, out of 50 key indicators of Government progress on tackling climate change, just nine were on track. According to Energy UK,…19 Sept 2023HANSARDClimate Change Committee: 2023 Progress Report5. What assessment she has made of the implications for her Department’s policies of the Climate Change Committee’s 2023 Progress Report to Parliament, published in June 2023.19 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Sunday is World Suicide Prevention Day, and so many organisations and groups will be working hard to highlight the need for all of us to work towards preventing…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaI thank the right hon. Member for making that clear. He is right that it is important for the families. Sometimes in this House—even in our APPGs—we use a kind of shorthand about…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaOn newborn screening, is the Minister aware that there is concern among the rare disease community about the limits of our newborn screening process? This is something that we are…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaI thank the Minister for his comments about the UK rare disease funding. It is very welcome, and I am particularly pleased to see that some of those centres are in Newcastle, in…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaCan I just say that I concur with the right hon. Gentleman’s comments about research and health research? There is a concern about how it is being handled.07 Sept 2023HANSARD Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaI thank the right hon. Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) for bringing this debate to the Chamber and for all the work he has been doing to raise these important issues…07 Sept 2023HANSARD Cell and Gene Therapies: Skills ProvisionWhat a coincidence to have one debate about rare conditions followed by another. I am pleased to have secured this debate on skills provision for new cell and gene therapies. The…07 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Thousands of women who have been underpaid their state pensions due to departmental mistakes will be forced to wait until the end of 2024 to see this error addressed. Does the…04 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlmost one in two properties in my constituency, and less than one in five in rural areas, do not have access to gigabit broadband. They do not even have superfast connections.…19 Jul 2023HANSARDDraft Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023On a point of order, Mr Pritchard. Would you confirm that you will be asking only those who are officially on the Committee to vote?17 Jul 2023HANSARDJustice for Victims of CrimeIn October 2021, the Government made the not hugely ambitious pledge to reduce the size of the Crown court backlog within four years. The latest figures published last week show…06 Jul 2023HANSARDJustice for Victims of Crime1. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in ensuring access to justice for victims of crime.06 Jul 2023