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HANSARDEngagementsCould the Prime Minister kindly explain to the people of tier 3 Birmingham, with a population of over 1 million and where almost 2,000 have lost their life, why he has not…09 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe chief constable of West Midlands police, MPs, local councillors and others have all expressed concern about the large number of people being released from jails all around the…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthI must admit that I felt quite irritated listening to the Prime Minister’s juvenile efforts to goad Labour over this vote earlier today. Does he not understand that this is not…01 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.30 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith Birmingham set for an extended period in tier 3, does the Secretary of State have any plans to revisit the plight of pregnant mothers who are eligible for universal credit…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Supported AccommodationI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require developers to disclose for planning purposes an intention to use a building for supported housing or other…18 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI am grateful to the right hon. Lady for that, because it is probably as well to clear this issue up once and for all. LFI battled through the whole of the crisis of antisemitism…17 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is now 41 days since I asked the Secretary of State whether he would stop the clock so that no one seeking access to fertility treatment loses out because of delays due to the…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceIt is good to see you in the Chair once more, Mr Efford. I thank my hon. Friend for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) for securing the debate and for an excellent…17 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.17 Nov 2020HANSARDDementia: Covid-19It has come to my attention that the Order Paper states that the debate will start at 3.30 pm. I am advised that that is a mistake. I will work on the assumption that most people…12 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYesterday saw the sad passing at the age of 90 of Theresa Stewart, the only woman so far to lead Birmingham City Council. She represented the people of Billesley for a total of 31…12 Nov 2020HANSARDBreast Cancer Diagnosis and Services: Covid-19We have 30 minutes now for the Front Benchers to respond and to allow a little time for Mr Tracey at the end.12 Nov 2020HANSARDDementia: Covid-19The call list is quite long. We can get everyone in if people stick to about four minutes. I do not want to impose a time limit, but that would be helpful.12 Nov 2020HANSARDBreast Cancer Diagnosis and Services: Covid-19Order. Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)).12 Nov 2020HANSARD Supported Accommodation: HMOsI beg to move, That this House has considered the conversion of family homes to houses in multiple occupation for supported accommodation. It is a pleasure to see you in the…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Supported Accommodation: HMOsI understand the Minister’s point about being concerned about over-hasty regulation, but as she progresses this work, will she look at whether there is a role for the Regulator of…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Supported Accommodation: HMOsI totally agree with the hon. Gentleman, and in fact I will touch on that point later in my speech. My constituents want redress because they are fed up with seeing perfectly good…11 Nov 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 DeploymentGiven that planning for sudden, fast-moving events and surges is part of our military’s stock in trade, why have they not been more involved in planning since the outset,…10 Nov 2020HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Buffer ZonesWhat assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing buffer zones around abortion clinics.09 Nov 2020