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HANSARDEngagementsLike Sam’s Chop House, the Frog and Bucket, and hundreds more in Manchester, nearly three quarters of hospitality businesses do not qualify for grants—and for most, loans just are…22 Apr 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingI thank my right hon. Friend for securing the debate, and for mentioning the Manchester Cladiators: a network of dozens of blocks in my constituency that are affected by such…12 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI strongly welcome the announcement today on HS2, but let us be clear: the question mark was written by the Prime Minister and his Government, and it should not have been written…11 Feb 2020HANSARDViolent Crime: Young People13. What steps she is taking to tackle youth violence.10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillMy new hon. Friend makes a very good point. That very much reflects my experiences of trying to coach and support people, navigating them through what are for many very difficult…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the new hon. Member for Delyn (Rob Roberts). As others have said, the Windrush scandal—it is a scandal—has been a shameful blot on our country, and an…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillThe hon. Gentleman is making a very strong argument, and I think that Members on both sides of the House support much of what he is saying. But as I said to the Home Secretary…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillI thank the Home Secretary for giving way. Some of the cases are, indeed, complicated, but does she agree with me and many of my constituents with whom I have spoken, that her…10 Feb 2020HANSARDViolent Crime: Young PeopleI fully support the exclusions review that was just referred to, but, in tackling youth violence, does the Home Office think it is either acceptable or right that the vast…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillI intervene to give the Minister the opportunity to respond to reports that the Court of Appeal has halted the flight due to take place tomorrow, deporting 50 people back to…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillI thank my hon. Friend—my good friend—for that comment. Ministers do have discretion, but I suppose that I am going even further than that: this should not be discretionary,…10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillIt’s not a moral judgment.10 Feb 2020HANSARD Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillActually, this point is not about criminality; it is about whether people are or are not regarded as British citizens. That is the key issue we are discussing this evening,…10 Feb 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportMost people would welcome the White Paper that the Secretary of State has just announced, but will he consider extending it to those living in private blocks? Many more people are…21 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 Reportrose —21 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportI thank the Secretary of State for the tone in which he is conducting this debate, and indeed in which he has been leading on these issues since he took over. Could he clarify…21 Jan 2020HANSARDFree Schools and Academies: Planning PolicyIn those conversations with local authorities, will the Minister also talk to them about current children’s social services practice to make sure that the deep lessons of the…20 Jan 2020HANSARDBuilding SafetyAs the Minister knows, 79 unsafe blocks still remain in Manchester. Some have non-ACM cladding. In most cases, the cost of remediation is being passed on to leaseholders—upwards…20 Jan 2020HANSARDCriminal Appeals: Victims of Crime19. I welcome you to your place in the Chair, Mr Speaker.As well as victims of crime, there are also miscarriages of justice. Can the Minister tell us how many appeals the…14 Jan 2020HANSARDHigh Speed 2I thank the Minister for that reply, but six regional heads of the CBI say that High Speed 2 should be built in full and the Northern Powerhouse Partnership recently published its…22 Oct 2019