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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe rehabilitation of offenders is so important in reducing the chances of them committing crime once released from prison, especially if they can get back into work. Could the…12 Sept 2023HANSARD Local Bank Branch ClosuresWhile avoiding the hon. Lady’s rhetoric in the opening of her speech, I agree that the closing of banks in localities—particularly in Dewsbury, Mirfield and Ossett in the area I…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Under-age VapingI welcome the consultation to tackle this problem, but will the Minister confirm that any appropriate measures that the Government take to reduce youth access to vapes will not…12 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing the wonderful news that the Leslie Sports Foundation, based at Shelley Community football club, has been awarded £318,456 from the community ownership fund, will…10 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.10 Jul 2023HANSARD Safety CamerasI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish revised guidance on the deployment, visibility and signing of speed and…05 Jul 2023HANSARDSanctions: Russia and Belarus15. What assessment he has made of the impact of sanctions on (a) Russia and (b) Belarus.13 Jun 2023HANSARDSanctions: Russia and BelarusDewsbury-based Alunet, a supplier of aluminium doors and windows, is being crippled due to unfair competition and sanction circumvention by its Belarus-based former supplier. To…13 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.13 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsCould my right hon. Friend please provide an update on the current political situation in Pakistan?13 Jun 2023HANSARDSpeeding on RoadsSpeeding continues to be one of the biggest issues in Dewsbury, Mirfield, Kirkburton and Denby Dale. Will the Minister agree to visit my constituency to meet with community groups…08 Jun 2023HANSARDSpeeding on Roads10. What steps he is taking to tackle speeding on roads.08 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAccording to the ONS, Kirklees Council is significantly underperforming in delivering education, health and care plans within the 20-week target, particularly compared with the…05 Jun 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q I would like to declare, again, that I am a member of Prospect, and therefore I have a bit of skin in the game on this one. You mentioned GPS and surveillance technology. Very…10 May 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q So it would be an advantage for the Government to look into including that. Aimee Reed: It certainly would. It is not that we cannot do that now; I just think the guidance could…10 May 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q I have been on the parliamentary police and fire service scheme, so I have spent a lot of time with the police. One of the big frustrations from the police’s point of view is…10 May 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)Given that one of today’s witnesses is from Prospect, I wish to declare that I am a member of that union.10 May 2023HANSARDSmoking CessationAs someone who was able to quit smoking using nicotine patches, following the advice at last year’s Emley show, I welcome the measures announced by the Minister earlier this month…25 Apr 2023HANSARDSmoking Cessation5. What steps his Department is taking to encourage people to stop smoking.25 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ8. On behalf of the people of Dewsbury, I would like to pay tribute to Dewsbury’s greatest daughter, Betty Boothroyd. She will be sorely missed.This week, I visited Ravenshall…29 Mar 2023