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HANSARD Business of the HouseA few weeks ago, I was pleased to welcome three educational groups to Parliament: Derwentside college in Consett, St Joseph’s primary school in Blaydon, and St Mary’s primary…15 May 2025HANSARDPavement Parking9. What recent discussions she has had with local authorities on pavement parking regulations.15 May 2025HANSARDWater Sector Reform: Consultation4. What steps he is taking to consult the public on reforms to the water sector.08 May 2025HANSARDWater Sector Reform: ConsultationAs we act to protect our rivers and waterways from pollution, regulation will be important. The Environment Agency’s resources were decimated under the Conservatives. How will the…08 May 2025HANSARDEmergency Preparedness16. What steps he is taking to strengthen emergency preparedness.24 Apr 2025HANSARDEmergency PreparednessLocal resilience forums such as Northumbria LRF and Durham and Darlington LRF, which cover my constituency, play a very important role in identifying potential risks and…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently visited a great regional organisation, North East Youth, in my constituency and met members of the Peer Action Collective, an inspiring group of young people working to…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, I visited the Gateshead district energy scheme, a ground- breaking project that uses geothermal energy from mine water in old coal workings to heat local homes and…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests: I am a member of the Unison trade union. When the national minimum wage came into force…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Male Suicide in RotherhamI commend my hon. Friend for securing the debate and for speaking so powerfully. Does he agree that we must also consider the employment-related, sectoral issues in tackling male…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn recent weeks, many of my constituents have shared their concern about the Consett Empire reducing its opening hours. The Empire is a real cultural centre of the community that…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsMy hon. Friend will know that suicide is the main cause of death for young people under the age of 35 in the UK. For those under 18, school is where they spend the majority of…13 Mar 2025HANSARDFemale OffendersSelf-harm in prisons is now at the highest rate ever recorded. In women’s prisons, the rates are eight times higher than in men’s prisons—shockingly, one in three female prisoners…11 Mar 2025HANSARDFemale Offenders12. What steps her Department is taking to support female offenders.11 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The principle of equality before the law is integral to our justice system, but the new guidelines from the Sentencing Council—which were welcomed by the previous…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Tuesday, organisations and companies based in the north-east visited Parliament to celebrate their role in growing our local and national economy, including The Sage, the…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Children’s Social Care: North-east EnglandCan I join my hon. Friend in congratulating Gateshead Council, and particularly the staff, on the work that they are doing to improve children’s services and on achieving that…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Children’s Social Care: North-east EnglandI join my hon. Friend in praising Caedmon and all the other schools in Gateshead, including those in my constituency. Does he agree that our proposal that every child should have…05 Feb 2025HANSARDSouthport AttackWhen the tragedy of Southport happened, crucial details about the case could not be revealed to ensure that the trial did not collapse and the vile perpetrator did not walk away…28 Jan 2025HANSARDSouthport Attack5. What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the lessons learned following the Southport attack.28 Jan 2025