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HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThe right hon. Gentleman has mentioned the OBR. I wonder whether he has read the report in which it states: “The Treasury did not share information with the OBR about the large…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentWill the hon. Member give way?19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentWill the right hon. Lady give way?19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentWill the hon. Lady give way?19 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsTeesside is seeing thousands of jobs coming on stream in carbon capture and storage, but the Conservatives’ new energy policy would put those jobs at risk. Will the Secretary of…18 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingOn Friday, I found myself more than 1,000 metres under the North sea. I will explain why in just a moment, but before I do so, let me acknowledge the hard work that our farmers do…13 Mar 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Vessel CollisionI wish to add my voice to the call made by my hon. Friend the Member for Scarborough and Whitby (Alison Hume) given the very perilous position of the Teesside and North Yorkshire…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillMy hon. Friend is giving an excellent speech about the challenges we face on Teesside. Just today, I heard from James in Easterside, who said that in two hours there was not 15…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI thank my hon. Friend for supporting me in my debate last week on Professor Jay’s recommendations for the Church of England. Does he agree with me that, alongside the Government…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted that residents in Park End and Ormesby will soon see the state-of-the-art new Southlands Centre sports facility coming to east Middlesbrough. Its delivery has been…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Illegal BikesEvery single week, I hear about this issue from constituents in Park End, Easterside and across south Middlesbrough. Will the Minister assure my constituents that passing the…05 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingI could not agree more; that is the crux of my speech. It is essential that the victims and survivors are heard. I am grateful to the Minister and the Second Church Estates…03 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingI absolutely agree. Hearing Mr X’s case and reading the report that was published showed the stark experiences that he went through. He is one of the ISB 11, but there are many…03 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman. His point reminds me of a line from the second report by Alexis Jay; I spoke to her at the weekend and she reiterated this to me. It…03 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingI declare my role as a member of the Ecclesiastical Committee. I am grateful that we have been granted this opportunity to discuss a serious matter of importance to our…03 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: Safeguardingrose—03 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingI completely agree with my hon. Friend the Member for East Thanet (Ms Billington), who has had a long career holding powerful people to account in many different ways. As she…03 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingI agree with my hon. Friend. Various issues were raised at Synod, and one of them was around the Charity Commission. I have discussed this precise issue with Professor Jay, and it…03 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. The Church has been making various decisions on this, but it has not been moving forward with the required pace. My intention in…03 Mar 2025HANSARDChurch of England: SafeguardingI completely agree with my hon. Friend, who is a real champion for her constituent and all her constituents. Sadly, the case that she has outlined is all too familiar and like…03 Mar 2025