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HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeI am glad to be able to take part in this important debate. Yesterday, at Prime Minister’s questions, the Prime Minister proclaimed: “We need to get people off furlough and into…17 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateAs my constituency sees the introduction of the new local restrictions in the north-east, will the Government give extra thought to easing the restrictions on informal childcare?…17 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIt has been reported that the coronavirus pandemic is leading to a second, quieter epidemic in mental health. The amazing north-east suicide prevention charity, If U Care Share,…10 Sept 2020HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I start by thanking the Secretary of State for putting some of the record straight about the suicide figures for the first quarter…10 Sept 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseToday is World Suicide Prevention Day. I know that Members across the House will wish to mark that and thoughtfully share messages on their social media. Self-harm is, sadly, a…10 Sept 2020HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Earlier this afternoon, I asked a question of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care about prevention of suicide, with reference…01 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Today’s Office for National Statistics suicide statistics show that middle-aged men remain at the highest risk of suicide. It is well established that recessions can lead to…01 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women Born in the 1950sResearch by think-tank the Women’s Budget Group shows that women are at greater risk from the economic crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic. The current crisis is pushing more…22 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women Born in the 1950sWhat assessment the Government have made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on the financial circumstances of women born in the 1950s. [R]22 Jul 2020HANSARD Trade BillI have a sense of déjà vu, because it is just under 18 months ago that we had a debate in this Chamber on future trade agreements—there were a lot fewer of us in here then. We…20 Jul 2020HANSARDClimate Justice: ODA AllocationOne of the greatest achievements of our overseas development aid programme has been working towards improving the position of women, but biodiversity loss has laid extra burdens…15 Jul 2020HANSARD Prevention and Suppression of TerrorismThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The House will see the note on the Order Paper that says: “The Instrument has not yet been considered by the Joint Committee on Statutory…15 Jul 2020HANSARDClimate Justice: ODA AllocationWhat steps her Department is taking to prioritise climate justice in the allocation of official development assistance to developing countries recovering from the effect of the…15 Jul 2020HANSARD Disabled Facilities Grants (Review)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to review the Disabled Facilities Grants system; and for connected purposes. I am pleased…14 Jul 2020HANSARDSale of Arms: War in YemenSaudi state media reported that the Secretary of State for Defence called Saudi Ministers last week after the announcement of sanctions against the murderers of Jamal Khashoggi…13 Jul 2020HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceI was hugely disappointed to hear that the Department for International Development is to merge with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It is an internationally recognised…09 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HousePeople living with phenylketonuria—PKU— which is a genetic condition that means they cannot process proteins well, have been waiting for a drug called Kuvan for many years. It has…09 Jul 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillIt is a pleasure to take part in this debate. Children are victims of domestic abuse, not just witnesses. In March I held a Westminster Hall debate on this very issue, and that…06 Jul 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Autumn OpeningPrimary headteachers in my constituency tell me that there are pinch points at the start and end of each school day as children and parents come together. Our school leaders are…02 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTwo weeks ago, I held a virtual meeting with constituents working in the creative sector, many of whom have fallen through the cracks of Government support systems. The cultural…02 Jul 2020