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HANSARDRenewable Energy4. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for renewable energy in Wales.01 Mar 2023HANSARDRenewable EnergyA Labour Government will more than quadruple offshore wind to make the UK a clean energy superpower, making the most of the fantastic natural resources in Wales. When will the…01 Mar 2023HANSARDFuture of the NHSI most certainly agree that that is a shocking figure. We need to make sure that we are really addressing all those issues very urgently. Those cancer waits are really important…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFuture of the NHSThat certainly concerns me and, yes, my hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that. Actually, I would say that in the north-east we have really good and positive acute services,…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFuture of the NHSI most certainly agree that there is a need for a mental health strategy. I have spoken to voluntary organisations that work in the field such as YoungMinds, which is concerned…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFuture of the NHSWell, I thank the hon. Member for that comment, but I will stick to my constituency in the north-east, if he does not mind. As I was saying, this is not an issue with the staff…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFuture of the NHSIt is absolutely right that socioeconomic factors have an impact on the number of suicides and lead people to suicide ideation. It is clear that mental health services for young…23 Feb 2023HANSARDFuture of the NHSFirst, I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Jarrow (Kate Osborne), my constituency neighbour, on securing this debate, which is hugely important. I listened to the former…23 Feb 2023HANSARDScotland’s EconomyThe Scottish Government’s delayed and botched deposit return scheme has turned into total chaos: businesses want to redesign it to make it work; the public do not know about it;…22 Feb 2023HANSARDSupport for Victims11. What steps he is taking to support victims in the criminal justice system.21 Feb 2023HANSARDSupport for VictimsA survey by the former Victims’ Commissioner revealed that less than half of victims who had made a police report would do so again, due to their traumatic experiences. Victims…21 Feb 2023HANSARDParliamentary Scrutiny of New Free Trade Agreements18. What steps she is taking to support effective parliamentary scrutiny of new free trade agreements.09 Feb 2023HANSARDParliamentary Scrutiny of New Free Trade AgreementsOver the last year, the Government’s former Environment Secretary, the right hon. Member for Camborne and Redruth (George Eustice), has labelled the Government free trade…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Now that the Trade Remedies Authority has been in operation for almost two years and has produced its decision, can the Minister tell me what plans there are, if any, to…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Capital Projects: Spending DecisionsThe Minister’s Department covers some of the funds that are most vital to our communities. As it is, we do not have enough of them. He has been very clear that there is no change…09 Feb 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseNext week our fantastic Angel of the North sculpture turns 25 years old. Will the Leader of the House join me in wishing the Angel of the North a happy 25th birthday? I pay…09 Feb 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting Times9. What recent assessment he has made with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Northern Ireland Department of Health of the adequacy of resources for tackling NHS waiting times in…08 Feb 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting TimesLast week, a poll in the Belfast Telegraph found that people in Northern Ireland think that the Tory Government are most to blame for the problems that the health service is…08 Feb 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Bus services are vital to our communities for work, for health, for school and for socialising but, in a matter of days, the buses that millions depend on will face another…08 Feb 2023HANSARDNeighbourhood Policing8. What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of levels of neighbourhood policing.06 Feb 2023