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HANSARDCovid-19 Government Communications: People with DisabilitiesMany people with disabilities would disagree with the Minister’s assessment of the communications and feel that, throughout the pandemic, the Government often failed to provide…07 Jun 2023HANSARDMental Health Treatment and SupportThe Minister spoke earlier about what the Government have done for the mental health service, but we have all known for far too long that people in mental health crisis are not…07 Jun 2023HANSARDMortgage Interest Rates2. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of changes in the level of mortgage interest rates on homeowners in Wales.24 May 2023HANSARDMortgage Interest RatesThe Chancellor failed to bring in a proper windfall tax in the Budget in March. Does the Secretary of State agree that there are still huge holes in that levy, which mean that…24 May 2023HANSARD Safety of School BuildingsIt is natural for parents to worry about their children, but, over the past few years, they have had quite a lot to worry about: the pandemic causing disruption to education; the…23 May 2023HANSARD Safety of School BuildingsI thank the Minister for giving way. He was talking about anticipation. There is a lot of anticipation from schools on the rebuilding programme in my constituency, given the rate…23 May 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Financial Support for Disabled PeopleThe hon. Member reminds me of the work that we have done together on rare diseases, and Muscular Dystrophy UK has produced a report on the impact of cost of living rises and how…22 May 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Financial Support for Disabled PeopleIt is a pleasure to serve with you as Chair, Sir Robert. I thank the Petitions Committee for arranging this important debate. We know that many people are struggling at the moment…22 May 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Financial Support for Disabled PeopleThe hon. Gentleman is making a very thoughtful speech about a complex issue. Does he accept that having some money, while imperfect, has to be preferable to being left without…22 May 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Financial Support for Disabled PeopleOn the costs for machinery, it seems that there are different understandings of what support is available. Will the work that is currently being done ensure that it is widely…22 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a pleasure to speak with you in the Chair, Mr Stringer. As the Opposition Treasury Whip, talking about landfill tax is becoming an annual ritual for me. Landfills are a…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I have two points for the Minister. First, my specific question was whether any prosecutions had taken place as a result of the work of the joint unit for waste crime. Like my…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I was just asking the Minister to explain how the Treasury has managed to reduce the tax gap from 22.7% in 2019-20 to 5% in the latest figures, which is what I believe he said.…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I apologise for my previous lengthy intervention, Mr Stringer. May I return to the issue of the tax gap? As the Minister himself said, it was £200 million in 2019-20, a 22.7% gap.…18 May 2023HANSARDBuses: FundingI look forward to discussing these issues in much more detail in my Adjournment debate on Government funding for local bus services this evening. The Minister will know, because…17 May 2023HANSARDPromoting Scotland OverseasPromoting Scotland overseas is vital, but so is the ability of tourists visiting Scotland to tour the fantastic islands. Earlier this week, the Scottish Transport Minister told…17 May 2023HANSARD Local Bus Services: Fundingrose—17 May 2023HANSARD Local Bus Services: FundingOf course.17 May 2023HANSARD Local Bus Services: FundingI thank my hon. Friend for her comments. Yes, absolutely, that is the case. Although in Transport North East we have currently opted for an enhanced partnership, with the way that…17 May 2023HANSARD Local Bus Services: FundingI am pleased to have secured this debate on Government funding of our local bus services. Millions of people rely on bus services every day to get to work, to seek healthcare or…17 May 2023