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HANSARD Children’s Social Care: North-east EnglandOn that high note, will my hon. Friend also commend North Tyneside council, which for the second consecutive time has been awarded “outstanding” for children’s services by Ofsted…05 Feb 2025HANSARDPlanning Reform21. What recent progress she has made on planning reform.20 Jan 2025HANSARDPlanning ReformA constituent of mine is endeavouring to prevent her neighbour from building an extension that would affect the rights of access set out in her restrictive covenant. She was…20 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Israeli Government have stated that Israel’s presence in the Golan heights buffer zone is defensive, limited and temporary. Given that the Israeli Cabinet has recently…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe number of survivors of historical abuse at Medomsley detention centre is decreasing. Victims are seeking justice for the serious and widespread abuse that took place between…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Victims of Sexual Violence: Court DelaysIt causes unnecessary and troublesome complexities for people who are already facing so much in their lives. We really cannot emphasise that enough. In the final quarter of 2022,…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Victims of Sexual Violence: Court DelaysI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. I think we will hear something from the Minister on what the Government intend to do and what we will hopefully get somewhere…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Victims of Sexual Violence: Court DelaysI thank Mr Speaker for granting time for a debate on court delays and victims of sexual violence. I do not underestimate the challenges that the Minister faces. As I will…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Victims of Sexual Violence: Court DelaysMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. I am sure we will hear from the Minister that the Labour Government have a lot of plans to hopefully right all those wrongs. In recent…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Victims of Sexual Violence: Court DelaysI hope that the review that will take place will look at everything and cover every aspect. I believe its aim is to be comprehensive and to bring justice and fairness to everybody…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Victims of Sexual Violence: Court DelaysMy hon. Friend could not have put it better. That is the basis of this whole debate. According to the quarterly statistics published last week, the number of sexual offence cases…16 Dec 2024HANSARDDepartmental Office ClosuresThere has been a drive across Government Departments to increase the number of hours that civil servants spend working in the office, but the proposed closure in Newcastle means…02 Dec 2024HANSARDDepartmental Office Closures10. What consultation her Department has undertaken with staff on the decision to close six offices.02 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMembers from across the House value and appreciate the vital work done by everyone working for the Ministry of Defence—not only our brave armed forces, but the Ministry’s many…28 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI apologise for the fact that I may not be able to stay in the Chamber for the winding-up speeches, owing to a long-standing appointment this evening. Although smoking is the No.…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Environmental ProtectionMay I say what an honour it was to hear the maiden speech of my hon. Friend the Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton), and how proud he is to represent his home constituency? I…13 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ9. This week, the Leader of the Opposition told us that any outrage at suitcases full of wine and karaoke machines in Downing Street while people across the country were told to…06 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)It is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell), even though I fundamentally disagree with everything that he said. I know that he will take that in the…31 Oct 2024HANSARDLebanon: Ceasefire15. What diplomatic steps he is taking to help secure a ceasefire in Lebanon.22 Oct 2024HANSARDLebanon: CeasefireThe reported attacks on United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon bases by the Israel Defence Forces show disregard for resolution 1701 and the existing diplomatic framework for…22 Oct 2024