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HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Ombudsman ReportI pay tribute to all the WASPI women and others campaigning on this issue in Wirral West and across the UK, and those who are in the Gallery this afternoon. I stand in solidarity…16 May 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Ombudsman ReportThe hon. Gentleman is making a sensitive and excellent speech. Does he agree that this is not only about the loss of a pension from the age of 60, the fact that people have not…16 May 2024HANSARDPalestinians: Visa SchemeI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this incredibly important debate. There are reports that almost half of the agricultural land in Gaza has been destroyed, and this…13 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaWe all want to see an immediate ceasefire on the part of all parties, and the release of all hostages. The United Nations reports: “Cases of acute malnourishment among children…07 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ10. In 1969, my constituent Georgina Jacobs gave birth to a baby boy whom she named Robert. Sadly, Robert was born asleep. In those days, the hospitals would ask the father to…01 May 2024HANSARD Preventable Sight LossI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention; it was characteristically appropriate. I particularly welcome his call for the message to start when children are in school…30 Apr 2024HANSARD Preventable Sight LossI beg to move, That this House has considered preventable sight loss. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I would like to begin this debate by asking…30 Apr 2024HANSARD Preventable Sight LossMy hon. Friend makes an important point, and I will touch on regional variations later. A paper published last month by the Centre for Health and the Public Interest reported that…30 Apr 2024HANSARD Preventable Sight LossThe Minister said that he is never going to agree with me on the use of the independent sector. Will he look back over this debate and consider the points I have made—and not just…30 Apr 2024HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities21. What steps she is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.29 Apr 2024HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesThe Royal College of Psychiatrists has found that autistic children are 28 times more likely to think about or attempt suicide than other children. Not getting the support they…29 Apr 2024HANSARD Ofsted’s Work with SchoolsOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.25 Apr 2024HANSARD Ofsted’s Work with SchoolsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Following what was said by the right hon. Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon), I wanted to add that I have recently noticed that additional security…25 Apr 2024HANSARDPartner and Spousal Visas: Minimum IncomeIt is argued that immigrants are a burden on the state, but study after study shows absolutely the reverse: young, fit and healthy people come to work here. They are not a burden…23 Apr 2024HANSARDPartner and Spousal Visas: Minimum IncomeI congratulate my hon. Friend on his important speech. I, too, have had a number of constituents get in touch. People are upset and they cannot quite believe this is happening.…23 Apr 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Ms Elliott. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Neath (Christina Rees) on leading this important debate…22 Apr 2024HANSARD Digital Skills and CareersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Dame Caroline. I congratulate the hon. Member for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow (Dr Cameron) on…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Digital Skills and CareersThe Minister is putting an awful lot into his speech, which is good. Can he tell us what the Government are doing to look at which areas of digital jobs will be under threat with…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe Bill casts a shadow over the reputation of this place and over our country as one where the rule of law is valued and respected. It is a matter of grave concern that the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaThe appalling deaths of children in Gaza have brought condemnation from around the world and, of course, immense psychological trauma to their families and friends. On 27…26 Mar 2024