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HANSARDEngagementsQ9. National Energy Action says that 13% of North Tynesiders are in fuel poverty, 3,000 homes have legacy prepayment meters and we are in the bottom 5% for energy efficiency, but…06 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs part of the recent floating offshore wind manufacturing investment scheme, ambitious and comprehensive bids for funding to support developments by three major industry players…28 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Border Security) Regulations 2023I declare that I am an associate member of the PCS union and a member of the all-party parliamentary group. I am saddened by the Minister’s assertion that the Opposition do not…27 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government’s “Creating a smokefree generation and tackling youth vaping” consultation closes in two weeks, and it is crucial that they do not rush through legislation without…23 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for City of Durham (Mary Kelly Foy); I will definitely follow on her theme. Colleagues may know that I am a strong advocate…13 Nov 2023HANSARDEmployment for Disabled People13. What recent steps his Department has taken to help disabled people to find and remain in employment.13 Nov 2023HANSARDEmployment for Disabled PeopleResearch by the charity Versus Arthritis has found that one in five people described as economically inactive have a musculoskeletal—MSK—condition. Arthritis and MSK conditions…13 Nov 2023HANSARDGovernment Spending: Public Services9. What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the levels of Government spending in Scotland to deliver public services.13 Sept 2023HANSARDGovernment Spending: Public ServicesThe recent programme for government launched by the Scottish First Minister only revealed a tired Government too distracted by internal squabbling to achieve anything for the…13 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Cleaning and security staff in three Whitehall Departments are now striking over a poverty pay offer by the outsourced contractor ISS. What are Ministers doing to help resolve…07 Sept 2023HANSARD EU ProgrammesI thank the Prime Minister for his timely and positive action following my question to him yesterday. I welcome the news, which comes as a huge relief to the research community…07 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ14. We have heard far too much lately about ministerial posteriors and little about prosperity for the country. Even in these dying days of a lame-duck Government, will the Prime…06 Sept 2023HANSARDPolice FundingI congratulate the Secretary of State on his anniversary. In July, the former chief constable warned that the force was at risk of being left unrecognisable due to budgetary…06 Sept 2023HANSARDPolice Funding1. What recent discussions he has held with the Police Service of Northern Ireland on the potential impact of changes in the level of funding for policing in Northern Ireland on…06 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Prison officers tell me that they are at breaking point. A key source of despair and anger is their pension age of 68, which we should all agree is far too late. As the…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Under-age VapingWill the Minister confirm that the statement made in the 2015 evidence update by Public Health England, that vaping is 95% safer than smoking, remains valid today?12 Jul 2023HANSARD Under-age VapingI do think it would. I also think vaping products are currently an attraction for shopkeepers to get people into their shops, especially young people—a bit like when alcopops were…12 Jul 2023HANSARD Under-age VapingIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Romsey and Southampton North (Caroline Nokes), who made such a common-sense and honest contribution. I think everyone…12 Jul 2023HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryI thank my right hon. Friend for all her work and for securing the debate. I am sure that she understands the frustration of my constituent, who was a young teenager nearly 40…22 Jun 2023HANSARDPower Sharing3. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on restoring power sharing in Northern Ireland.21 Jun 2023