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350 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportThe Secretary of State said that the evidence shows that the vast majority of 1950s-born women already knew that the state pension age was increasing. I, like my hon. Friend the…29 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ7. I welcome the Prime Minister’s leadership and our Government’s clear commitment to tackling child poverty, recognising that high-quality education is one of the best routes…14 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Building Safety Regulator (Establishment of New Body and Transfer of Functions etc.) Regulations 2026What consideration can the Minister give to the regulator’s having Crown status, rather than making it a non-Crown status body, which civil servants are concerned will mean they…10 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI welcome a number of the announcements in the Chancellor’s Budget addressing the issues affecting my constituents’ lives. Despite the challenging headwinds facing the Exchequer,…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) on securing this debate. I have had the honour in the past of being the chair of the all-party…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseSorry—I do not know that I have time to give way. Too many people want to speak. A framework would drive faster diagnosis and treatment, boost access to multidisciplinary teams…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseThe hon. Gentleman has eloquently described the very real problem of what happens after diagnosis. Sitting alongside the Government’s workforce plan, a new, modern service…17 Nov 2025HANSARDOffshore Wind Supply Chain: TynesideThe hon. Gentleman has long been a friend of mine, and he not only speaks well of his own constituency and Northern Ireland, but is very supportive of all of us across the Irish…29 Oct 2025HANSARDOffshore Wind Supply Chain: TynesideI certainly will.29 Oct 2025HANSARDOffshore Wind Supply Chain: TynesideI thank Mr Speaker for granting the debate. I do not underestimate the challenges that the Minister and her colleagues face, because the transition is a monumental task. Tonight I…29 Oct 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas IndustryI welcome the Government’s mention of tiebacks in a consultation earlier this year. The development of tiebacks is important because it reduces costs and extends the life of…27 Oct 2025HANSARDHomelessnessThe Minister’s announcement is welcome, but last year, in England and Wales, 18% of the people who were found to be at risk of homelessness or were experiencing homelessness were…13 Oct 2025HANSARDHomelessness11. What steps he is taking to reduce youth homelessness.13 Oct 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Aid22. What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.02 Sept 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidPresident Trump and envoy Steve Witkoff played an important role in securing the previous ceasefire agreement. At crucial moments, Netanyahu has been receptive to Trump’s wishes;…02 Sept 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentChildren are 20% of the population, but 100% of our future. I see that every time I visit a school in Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend. We know that the first few years of a…22 Jul 2025HANSARDGreen Industries: Supply Chain JobsThe power cables over the Tyne are a barrier to businesses securing work for large renewable energy structures, risking possible net GVA benefits of up to £1.2 billion. It has…15 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanMy constituent has an active application to bring members of his family, who are currently in a third country, to safety in the UK. The MOD has advised him to assume that their…15 Jul 2025HANSARDGreen Industries: Supply Chain Jobs2. What steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to help increase the number of jobs in supply chains in green industries.15 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseFollowing yesterday’s “Act Now, Change Forever” mass lobby of Parliament, organised by the Climate Coalition, will the Leader of the House make time to debate the serious nature…10 Jul 2025