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HANSARD Listeria: Contaminated SandwichesAs the Secretary of State knows, two of the tragic deaths occurred at Manchester Royal Infirmary. Our hearts go out to the families. Nothing could be worse than going to hospital…17 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness Growth: North of England12. What steps he is taking to support business growth in the north of England.11 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness Growth: North of EnglandI thank the Minister for his answer. I would also like to see Ministers throw their weight behind the Power Up The North campaign but, given that the current Prime Minister banned…11 Jun 2019HANSARD Grenfell: Government ResponseThank you, Mr Speaker, for hosting Grenfell United today. I hope you will continue that tradition. I have hundreds, if not thousands, of constituents living in dangerous or…10 Jun 2019HANSARD Sure Start: IFS Report( Urgent question): Thank you, Mr Speaker, for granting this urgent question. To ask the Secretary of State to make a statement on the Institute for Fiscal Studies report on Sure…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Sure Start: IFS ReportI thank the Minister for her reply, but I think it bears little relation to reality. Sure Start is a proud Labour legacy. It has a proven track record of transforming lives, yet…05 Jun 2019HANSARDTimpson Review of School ExclusionI strongly welcome the publication of this review today, even though it is slightly overdue. I can see where Edward Timpson has held firm with the Government, and perhaps some…07 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt was a magnificent and very important goal, Mr Speaker. I would like to put it on record that my husband is an A&E consultant. The Secretary of State will know that one of the…07 May 2019HANSARDTimpson Review of School ExclusionOkay, the Secretary of State suggests not. Let me put it a different way then. One area that I feel could be strengthened is around the safety net and the powers of local…07 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. With the continuing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, it is vital that the pledges of aid from Gulf countries and others that have been made are delivered. Will the Secretary of…01 May 2019HANSARDClimate ChangeGiven the growing climate crisis, should it not be the Department’s top priority to ensure sustainable development, diversification, the end of deforestation, public transport,…01 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I know that the Secretary of State will agree with more than 80 cross-party MPs who came together yesterday to say that to realise the northern powerhouse vision, we need the…30 Apr 2019HANSARDCreative Projects: Early Years ExperienceFurther to the question from my hon. Friend the Member for Huddersfield (Mr Sheerman), does the Minister not accept that the emphasis on testing only English and maths—not just in…29 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Minister agree that we need to eradicate fake news at source, and that that includes a more ethical approach to Government advertising spend to ensure it does not go on…24 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)I agree with what my right hon. Friend is saying. Does she agree with me, though, that in order to get that long extension, the EU would need to be satisfied that this House has…01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)It is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon). He and I have very different perspectives on this issue—I represent a constituency that voted remain,…01 Apr 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)As others have said, this debate should have happened a long time ago. Unfortunately, in the meantime, positions have become more entrenched and the country has become more…27 Mar 2019HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)I thank my hon. Friend very much. As my mum always says, “Those who do nowt do nowt wrong, do they?” We always get criticised for having a position, rather than for not doing so.…27 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren’s Health and WellbeingI thank the Secretary of State very much for that reply. May I first pay tribute to the former Minister, the hon. Member for Winchester (Steve Brine)? I think his actions last…26 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren’s Health and Wellbeing1. What steps he is taking to help ensure better co-ordination with (a) the Department for Education and (b) other Departments to support children’s health and wellbeing.26 Mar 2019