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HANSARDEngagementsQ9. It has been an honour to meet my constituent Tom Morton, a young person in care who cares so deeply about politics and communities—he is sat in the Public Gallery today. Young…16 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I am pleased to hear that the Secretary of State has said that, unlike the previous hapless Government, she will prevent another scandal such as the sudden sacking of 800 P&O…10 Oct 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerIt is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I wish you all the very best in your new role. It is great to be asked to speak first, so thank you—it is…26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerIndeed, we certainly need to seize the moment now. Our determination in this place to raise living standards for working people must be unwavering, and good jobs have their role…26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerThat is exactly what the companies are telling me and, as a member of the former all-party parliamentary group on oil and gas, I know it has often been said. The people working in…26 Jul 2024HANSARDCivil Service: National Pay Bargaining Units2. Whether he plans to take steps to consolidate the number of national pay bargaining units in the civil service.25 Jul 2024HANSARDCivil Service: National Pay Bargaining UnitsIn 14 years, the Tory Government did nothing to tackle the ludicrous situation whereby there are over 200 pay bargaining units for civil servants across all Government Departments…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPlanning, the Green Belt and Rural AffairsIt is a great honour to be in the Chamber to hear so many wonderful maiden speeches, especially those of my north-east colleagues. They have made me very proud today, and I think…19 Jul 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Three North Tyneside schools have been identified as having a structural problem—not reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete—and hundreds of pupils are now being taught off…15 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Eighth sitting)I thank the hon. Lady for giving way. She makes a strong argument but, on the other hand, Cancer Research says that there is no comparison between passive vaping and passive…14 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Seventh sitting)My amendments to clauses 71, 72 and 73 are self-explanatory and I do not wish to detain the Committee on them any longer. The key to them all is that they would require the…14 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Seventh sitting)I am not sure whether this is the appropriate moment for this question, but the Minister is making such a good case for making vaping unattractive and stopping vapes being…14 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Seventh sitting)I want to speak to my amendments to clauses 61, 62 and 63, which are all in a similar vein. My amendments would bind any Government to considering whether there are people who…14 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)Is it not the case that children are not allowed in bookies and betting shops? That is perhaps a similar situation.09 May 2024HANSARDInternational Humanitarian Law: Israel-Palestine ConflictIt is more than three months since the International Court of Justice issued its interim ruling on the Gaza conflict and set out steps that Israel must take in order to protect…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)Is not the whole point of having fines that they act as a deterrent? We do not want lots of people just paying £100 because it is manageable. The thought that they may have to…09 May 2024HANSARDInternational Humanitarian Law: Israel-Palestine Conflict7. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on compliance with international humanitarian law in relation to the Israel-Palestine conflict.09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Sixth sitting)Something has occurred to me rather later than sooner, as things often do. Vape shops are prolific in our town centres. Can anything be done to limit young people’s access to…09 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)I declare an interest as a member of the responsible vaping all-party parliamentary group.01 May 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Fourth sitting)Q There are still 6.4 million people who smoke. With this Bill, how do we prevent future generations from smoking and become a smoke-free country? What incentive is there in this…01 May 2024