Contributions
770 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Foster CarersThe Welsh Government’s initiative Foster Wales has created a network of local authority fostering services across Wales, showing a clear national commitment to the cause. Does the…21 Apr 2022HANSARDWorking Tax Credit and Universal Credit: Two-Child LimitDoes the hon. Lady agree that following the Government’s decision to cut universal credit payments, with inflation rates rising astronomically and a real cost of living crisis, a…21 Apr 2022HANSARDWorking Tax Credit and Universal Credit: Two-Child LimitAn exception to the two-child limit is where the child was conceived in non-consensual circumstances, but to be eligible for this exception the parent must be able to point to…21 Apr 2022HANSARDSMEs: Support for Export to Global MarketsWill the Minister detail what impact the Department’s 12-point strategy, entitled “Made in the UK, Sold to the World”, has had on SME exports from Scotland and how any progress…21 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillDoes the Minister agree that any legislation touching on modern slavery must recognise that it takes human beings time to process trauma and gain an ability to talk about it? By…20 Apr 2022HANSARDFinancial StatementUnpaid carers are increasingly worried about how they will afford to pay their bills. I am sure that the Chancellor will agree that they make an essential contribution to the UK.…23 Mar 2022HANSARD Sub-Postmasters: CompensationI welcome the Government’s move to ensure that the 555 sub-postmasters receive the compensation that they deserve. I thank the Minister for his work to fix this matter; he has…22 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith the DWP urging benefits claimants to apply for various top-up funds to help with the mounting cost of living crisis, what steps is the Secretary of State taking to increase…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Rutherglen Bankhead Tenants and Residents Association on its 30th anniversary this month, making it one of the longest…17 Mar 2022HANSARDIrish Diaspora in BritainI congratulate the hon. Member for Rochdale (Tony Lloyd) on securing the debate, which is an excellent opportunity to pay tribute to our friends from the island of Ireland and…17 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansThe Kosovan President has previously accused Russia of using Serbia to destabilise the Balkan region, and the Kosovan Prime Minister has said that Putin wants the state of Kosovo…16 Mar 2022HANSARD Bank Branch ClosuresI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. I am lucky that my constituency has the Cambuslang bank hub, which was part of a pilot scheme involving the Post Office and…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPeace and Stability in the BalkansSerbia has lent implied support to Dodik and his supporters in Bosnia—a country that is already seeing real unrest. I would be interested to hear the hon. Member’s views on the…16 Mar 2022HANSARDIran DetaineesThis is a good day. The release of Nazanin and Anoosheh is extremely welcome news, and I thank the Foreign Secretary and her officials. I pay tribute to the families for their…16 Mar 2022HANSARDKickstart SchemeWith the scheme failing to attract the numbers that were predicted by over 80,000, will the Minister outline what structure is in place to attract those who have lost out, to…15 Mar 2022HANSARDShale Gas ProductionWe cannot allow the current crisis to be used as an excuse to greenlight fracking, and, as the Minister said, any potential benefits to prices would not even be seen for years to…15 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineMy thoughts and prayers and those of the constituents of Rutherglen and Hamilton West remain with the people of Ukraine throughout this time of hardship. Their bravery in the face…15 Mar 2022HANSARDExecutions in Saudi ArabiaThe European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights said that, in the cases that it has been able to document, the charges involved “not a drop of blood”, even under Saudi rules used…14 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. What plans does the Minister have to help enable universities to diversify their international student cohorts, so that they are not reliant on funding from countries such as…14 Mar 2022HANSARDStudent Loan Changes: Social MobilityDecreasing eligibility, extending the repayment period and lowering the repayment threshold for student loans will disproportionately impact students from low-income families, and…14 Mar 2022