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HANSARDSue Gray ReportI sometimes wonder whether the Prime Minister has a neck of pure brass. Does he understand and recognise the words “honesty”, “integrity” and “accountability”? From my position,…25 May 2022HANSARDChild Maintenance Service: ReformWill the Minister give way?19 May 2022HANSARDChild Maintenance Service: ReformI have never said this in public, but my late husband was a Rangers fan, man and boy, and I could feel his presence when I watched the match last night. It was such a sad ending.19 May 2022HANSARDChild Maintenance Service: ReformI thank all hon. Members who have taken part in the debate. I know that this is not a particularly popular time, so I really appreciate them being here. I thank the Minister for…19 May 2022HANSARDChild Maintenance Service: ReformI just wanted to thank the Minister for that, because it is a very important point. I know those changes are not frequent, but they can prevent money from going to children, which…19 May 2022HANSARDChild Maintenance Service: ReformI beg to move, That this House has considered reforms to the Child Maintenance Service. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees, and I thank the Chairman of…19 May 2022HANSARD Child Maintenance ArrearsThat works in the civilian world, but not always with certain military people. There are real issues with chasing them for child payments.17 May 2022HANSARD Child Maintenance ArrearsDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that it is the children who suffer most? The way that the Child Maintenance Service is writing off arrears means that these children will be…17 May 2022HANSARDMaking Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow OldWhen I read the theme of today’s debate, I truly did not know whether to laugh or cry. On whose deluded planet could anyone believe that Britain is the best place to grow up and…16 May 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill: Implementation7. What recent discussions he has had with the (a) Northern Ireland Executive and (b) Irish Government on plans for implementing the provisions of the Nationality and Borders Bill.27 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill: ImplementationThe Nationality and Borders Bill will grant UK Ministers draconian powers to strip UK citizens of their citizenship so long as they can claim citizenship in another country. As…27 Apr 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsDid the Minister receive my letter this week that was signed by almost 100 parliamentarians on this very issue? I wrote to him because of the troubles we were having in my office,…27 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI was made an hon. Member of this place on 7 May 2015, and I know that this place means a lot to many Members. Personally, I have no real interest in this place but for one…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesFor those who are non-Scots, a menage is a savings scheme for people who are usually extremely poor and save on a weekly basis, and if someone is first in the menage, they get the…21 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster AdjournmentThe Tory cost of living crisis is the most salient issue for voters, including those in my constituency, superseding covid during the height of the pandemic. The Sunday Times…31 Mar 2022HANSARDLong Covid: Impact on the WorkforceIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I thank the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) and the hon. Members who have already spoken in the debate. The hon.…31 Mar 2022HANSARDLong Covid: Impact on the WorkforceI thank the hon. Lady for the intervention. Hon. Members have already spoken about ME, which is non-specific and can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. The main issue that I…31 Mar 2022HANSARDLong Covid: Impact on the WorkforceIs the Minister looking at cutting the time before someone can apply for flexible working? At the moment, they have to have been in work for quite a long while before they can do…31 Mar 2022HANSARDEaster AdjournmentYes, the club is owned by the fans, and I absolutely take that point. I am trying to rush through this, because others wish to speak. The Voice of Experience Forum is a network…31 Mar 2022HANSARD Sub-Postmasters: CompensationThe Horizon scandal has spanned decades under Labour, Lib Dem and Tory Ministers. It is a stain on the Post Office and its single shareholder the Government. This response proves…22 Mar 2022