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HANSARD Local Bus Services: Fundingrose—17 May 2023HANSARD Local Bus Services: FundingOn that precise point, of course we want to see plans for our buses, for the infrastructure and for the services themselves—plans that are relevant today because it is 18 months…17 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThirteen-year-old Robert Hattersley drowned in the River Tyne at Ovingham while playing with his friends in July last year. Robert was a popular and much-loved young man. His…11 May 2023HANSARDChild Poverty in the NorthIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Shields (Mrs Lewell-Buck) for securing this important debate. I also…03 May 2023HANSARDChild Poverty in the NorthI wonder if the Minister could comment on the figures I quoted on the number of people in the north-east who are actually working—many of them in different jobs—but still do not…03 May 2023HANSARDChild Poverty in the NorthI thank the Minister for letting me intervene again. I understand the amount of money that is put in through the household support fund. My question is: if we work on the basis…03 May 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeHaving discarded my carefully crafted speech, I will make just a few key points. I think the Secretary of State fails to understand just how strongly our constituents feel about…25 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Do Ministers think it acceptable that thousands of women who have been underpaid their state pensions will be forced to wait until the end of 2024 to see that error addressed?24 Apr 2023HANSARDRail Infrastructure4. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on rail infrastructure in Wales.19 Apr 2023HANSARDRail InfrastructureAvanti chaos has hit services between Holyhead and Crewe. For communities in north Wales and the north-west of England, the line is an ongoing nightmare. What guarantees will the…19 Apr 2023HANSARDSewage Discharge9. What progress her Department has made on reducing sewage discharges.30 Mar 2023HANSARDSewage DischargeLabour does have a plan—a much more ambitious plan—to tackle combined sewer overflows, and this would include cutting discharges by 90%, mandatory sewage outlet monitoring, and…30 Mar 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour: Prosecutions9. What steps she is taking to help ensure effective prosecution of antisocial behaviour.30 Mar 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour: ProsecutionsAs the Attorney General says, antisocial behaviour has a terrible impact on communities such as Winlaton in my constituency, so I am glad that the Government have finally seen the…30 Mar 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFeeding Families is a great organisation in my constituency that gives support to families who just do not have enough to get by on. Today I heard that it is moving to much larger…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainToo many homes in places such as Chopwell in my constituency urgently need insulation and energy efficiency. They, and people across the country, face additional charges of up to…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th AnniversaryThe Good Friday agreement is one of the greatest achievements of a Labour Government. I am proud to stand here today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of that historic moment when…30 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of LivingAcross Scotland, just like in my constituency, the cost of living crisis continues to make life difficult for so many families. Inflation is now at 10.4%, with the British Retail…29 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe retail sector is a hugely important part of our economy and a huge employer in my constituency. What are the Government doing to support it in difficult times?23 Mar 2023HANSARDSanctions Regimes for Public Procurement: Suppliers1. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure suppliers follow the UK’s sanctions regimes for public procurement.16 Mar 2023