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HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Sixth sitting)rose —09 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Third sitting)I refer to the evidence submitted by the Independent Provider of Special Education Advice on the impact of the changes on those with special educational needs, highlighting the…04 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSt Joseph’s Catholic club in Birtley in my constituency has been running a 1 o’clock club in recent weeks, bringing together residents in a social and friendly environment with…04 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a question for Ms Cumbo and the Law Society, about the abolition of local justice areas. I wonder what impact you think the abolition will have on the criminal justice…02 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Second sitting)You have answered my follow-up as well. Thank you.02 Nov 2021HANSARDEconomic InequalityAnalysis of the Chancellor’s Budget and tax and spending plans for the next six years shows that they will cost women an additional £48 billion over that period. That is a…02 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Ms Needleman, do you have any concerns about the type of online convictions that might be used in future? Stephanie Needleman: Absolutely. As I said before, we do not think this…02 Nov 2021HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Talking of local stakeholders, do you think that the proposals might have an adverse impact on the independence of the magistracy? Ellie Cumbo: I do not think we have considered…02 Nov 2021HANSARDEconomic Inequality3. What recent steps he has taken to help reduce economic inequality.02 Nov 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland AssemblyThreats to collapse the Assembly hang over Northern Ireland and the Secretary of State is sleepwalking towards a political crisis. Key safeguards have still not reached the…27 Oct 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Assembly8. What recent assessment he has made of the stability of the Northern Ireland Assembly.27 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTwo weeks ago today, I attended Mr Speaker’s state apartments to meet members of the Climate Assembly who a year ago produced an excellent report on climate change and the actions…23 Sept 2021HANSARDSafeguarding (Code of Practice) Measure (HC 689)It is a pleasure to serve under you as Chair, Ms Ali. I thank the Second Church Estates Commissioner for his presentation. He is absolutely right that safeguarding is a hugely…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI would not like to load anyone with debt, frankly, but I do wish that people would understand what it is like to live on universal credit, and not just for a week or a month,…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI absolutely agree about the need for additional council housing. The rise in national insurance will disproportionately affect younger people and those on low incomes. It is…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention and share her concern about the number of people who will be affected by this cut. Being in work is not enough; we need better quality…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI thank the hon. Member for his intervention; of course, I absolutely agree with the important point he makes. Some 7,320 households in my constituency of Blaydon, or 21%, will be…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyDuring the pandemic, we have seen our community groups, our churches and others come to the forefront and help people. Without that help, would not many more people have been in…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyLet me start by saying that I make no apology for referring to a subject that I have talked about very often in this House and in questions—universal credit and child poverty,…21 Sept 2021HANSARDManufacturing Industry3. What steps the Government are taking to support the manufacturing industry in Wales.15 Sept 2021