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HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope), but I am going to take the debate back to our dogs, if I may. I am delighted to…23 Oct 2020HANSARDLegacy Benefits and Universal CreditOur plan for jobs will help people get the skills they need at every stage of their lives and delivers on our promise to level up opportunity across the country. Work coaches will…19 Oct 2020HANSARDLegacy Benefits and Universal CreditWhat steps her Department has taken to support an effective transition between legacy benefits and universal credit.19 Oct 2020HANSARDInfrastructure Projects: DeliveryThe Heathfield bridge on the A596 at Aspatria in my constituency crosses the Cumbrian coast railway line. It will shortly see the second anniversary of a car strike which still…17 Sept 2020HANSARDInfrastructure Projects: DeliveryWhat steps his Department is taking to expedite the delivery of transport infrastructure projects.17 Sept 2020HANSARDEmployment Support for Young People: Covid-19What steps her Department is taking to support young people into employment as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.14 Sept 2020HANSARDEmployment Support for Young People: Covid-19The local DWP team in my Workington constituency, whom I met on Friday, have worked incredibly hard throughout this pandemic to ensure that claims are being managed in a timely…14 Sept 2020HANSARDArmed Forces PersonnelBritish armed forces have contributed enormously to the national response to the covid-19 outbreak, supporting the distribution of personal protective equipment, assisting with…09 Sept 2020HANSARDArmed Forces PersonnelWhat steps his Department is taking to support British armed forces personnel based in Scotland.09 Sept 2020HANSARDVeterans: Vexatious ClaimsWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure that veterans are protected from vexatious claims.06 Jul 2020HANSARDVeterans: Vexatious ClaimsI associate myself with the good wishes to the Minister and his wife. In my constituency, Workington, there is an active veterans hub, members of which I met earlier this year.…06 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillIt is £900,000.02 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillIt is an honour and a privilege to be addressing you from these green Benches, Mr Deputy Speaker, and most unexpected for a Wukkington lad like me. It would be fair to say that…02 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituency has nearly 30 miles of coastline from Workington to Bowness-on-Solway, with some of the highest tidal ranges in the UK. What assessment has my right hon. Friend…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTowns FundWhat recent progress he has made on the towns fund; and if he will make a statement.15 Jun 2020HANSARDTowns FundMy constituency is the beneficiary of stronger towns funding for Workington, and the future high streets fund for Maryport. Across Cumbria we have nine such allocations, which I…15 Jun 2020HANSARDClaimants with Disabilities: Number of Assessments21. What steps she is taking to reduce the number of assessments undertaken by claimants with disabilities.09 Mar 2020HANSARDClaimants with Disabilities: Number of AssessmentsI welcome the Department’s announcement last week that it will create a single, integrated service for PIP applicants and users. Can my hon. Friend confirm that that will make the…09 Mar 2020HANSARDSupport for VeteransWill my hon. Friend join me in thanking businesses in my constituency, such as Iggesund, James Walker & Co and TSP Engineering, among others, that have actively recruited…03 Feb 2020HANSARDSupport for Veterans4. What steps his Department is taking to support veterans and their families.03 Feb 2020