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HANSARD Thomas CookGiven the importance of the rapid response teams, will the Secretary of State say what extra Government resources they are receiving so that they can fully support these…25 Sept 2019HANSARD Building SafetyNotwithstanding the consultation, will the Secretary of State apply the same logic about sprinklers to existing tall blocks as he does to new blocks?05 Sept 2019HANSARDSpinal Muscular AtrophyHas the Department given any consideration to the MAP BioPharma report released earlier this year, which looked at how the appraisal process could make a fairer playing field for…25 Jul 2019HANSARDSpinal Muscular AtrophyI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on securing this important debate. I, too, have a young constituent, Sam McKie, who has SMA type 2. I hope the right hon. Gentleman agrees…25 Jul 2019HANSARDSummer AdjournmentIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce), who, through her care, compassion and faith, does so much good work in this place. I speak first as the…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Body Image and Mental HealthIs the Minister aware of the Be Real campaign’s latest report, “The Curate Escape”, which looks at young people and their images on social media? Two thirds of young people edit…23 Jul 2019HANSARD Drug Treatment ServicesIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Manchester, Withington (Jeff Smith) on an excellent speech and on his…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ11. The Prime Minister’s Government have once more lost in court to a public sector union, the Fire Brigades Union, over pensions. While fighting this case, the Government…10 Jul 2019HANSARDDevolved Government: Restoration13. With no governance in Northern Ireland accountable to the public, what steps will the Secretary of State take to improve this?03 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsSince 2013 this Government have given tax handouts worth £4.1 billion to the big alcohol corporations at a time when the NHS is short of 40,000 nurses. Would it not be a sensible…02 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.02 Jul 2019HANSARDLocal Government Funding7. What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the level of funding for local government.17 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. New research by housing association Habinteg reveals that outside London fewer than a quarter of new homes being built would be suitable for older and disabled people, and…17 Jun 2019HANSARDLocal Government FundingSince 2010, North Tyneside Council has lost £120-million worth of Government funding and, like many other councils, has had to cut frontline services to the marrow, not just to…17 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: North-East of EnglandThat is fantastic news. I hope that the project is done in the same timely way as Silverlink was, and with minimum disruption. I hope the Minister is aware that a team from the…05 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: North-East of EnglandI beg to move, That this House has considered industrial strategy in the North East of England. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I am delighted to have…05 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: North-East of EnglandPerhaps not too many, but all are welcome. I want to talk about what is strategically important to the north-east today, and what will make a difference to our future. For the…05 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: North-East of EnglandI neglected to congratulate the Minister on his appointment. We are all pleased to hear that he has roots in the north-east and a personal knowledge of it, and we will call on…05 Jun 2019HANSARDIndustrial Strategy: North-East of EnglandThat was an excellent intervention, which the Minister must have heard. I can only agree wholeheartedly with everything my hon. Friend said. On digital and data, the north-east’s…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Arthritis and EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham. I congratulate the hon. Member for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock (Bill Grant) on securing this debate and on his…21 May 2019