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HANSARD Business of the HouseAs we are all getting into the Christmas spirit, can we spare a thought for my constituents who have been well and truly Scrooged by their former employer? In the summer, Orchard…15 Dec 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime: Serious Fraud Office and CPS Effectiveness11. What steps she is taking to improve the effectiveness of the (a) Serious Fraud Office and (b) Crown Prosecution Service in prosecuting cases of fraud and economic crime.07 Dec 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime: Serious Fraud Office and CPS EffectivenessThere were almost 940,000 fraud offences in the latest Home Office data, but only around 4,800 of those offences resulted in charges or summonses. The exact charge rate was just…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI thank my hon. Friend for those comments, and I most definitely agree with him. One of the points we should not lose sight of is that his constituent was 23 years of age—not a…05 Dec 2022HANSARDCost of Energy: People with DisabilitiesEarlier this year, 300,000 disabled people were taken out of eligibility for the warm home discount scheme, causing them huge worry. What does the Minister say to those 300,000…05 Dec 2022HANSARDCost of Energy: People with Disabilities10. What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of levels of benefit payments to support people with disabilities with the cost of energy.05 Dec 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI wish to address new clauses 16 and 28 to 30, and perhaps make a few passing comments on some others along the way. Many others who, like me, were in the Chamber for the start of…05 Dec 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI too urge a debate on various issues around the Government’s support schemes for fuel payments. Many of my constituents have problems with not receiving their payment if they are…01 Dec 2022HANSARDHealth Disparities White Paper5. Whether she has had recent discussions with the Secretary of State for Health on a timetable for the publication of a health disparities White Paper.30 Nov 2022HANSARDHealth Disparities White PaperThere is a 20-year gap in healthy life expectancy between those who live in the most deprived areas of the country and those who live in the least. In Gateshead, my local…30 Nov 2022HANSARDChannel 4 Privatisation: Television Production IndustryI too welcome the Minister to his place. Channel 4’s training, apprenticeship and digital skills programme, 4Skills, has reached more than 100,000 people since 2015. How will the…23 Nov 2022HANSARDFire Services: North-east EnglandThank you. There were also the proposed cuts to night cover in Birtley, which fortunately we were able to amend.23 Nov 2022HANSARDFire Services: North-east EnglandI want to commend the firefighters working at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, who have attended two major fires in my constituency: one at Shee Recycling in Birtley, where…23 Nov 2022HANSARDChannel 4 Privatisation: Television Production Industry13. Whether he has had recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of Channel 4 privatisation on the television production industry in Wales.23 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIn my Blaydon constituency, we have great swimming clubs such as Gateshead synchronised swimming club and Gateshead and Whickham swimming club, which rely on our local leisure…17 Nov 2022HANSARDTrust in the UK GovernmentWhen the Prime Minister was anointed, he stood in Downing Street and said he would put integrity at the heart of his Government. That was just three short weeks ago. Since then,…16 Nov 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland ElectionsHow is the Secretary of State going to address the issue of the public sector pay deals that have not been implemented in Northern Ireland? Will that be addressed as part of the…09 Nov 2022HANSARDHuntington’s DiseaseI thank my right hon. Friend for securing this debate. As the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on rare, genetic and undiagnosed conditions, I am glad this issue is being…09 Nov 2022HANSARDNHS Waiting TimesAround one in four people in Northern Ireland are on an NHS waiting list and the role of staff is vital. I understand that the outgoing Health Minister in Northern Ireland wrote…09 Nov 2022HANSARDNHS Waiting Times4. What recent assessment he has made with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) representatives of political parties in Northern Ireland of the adequacy of resources for tackling NHS…09 Nov 2022