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HANSARDEngagementsQ13. In the last few days, I have been overwhelmed and heartened by the incredible response of my constituents to the crisis in Ukraine. There have been countless offers of…02 Mar 2022HANSARDHate Crime: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities13. What steps she is taking to tackle hate crime against the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.28 Feb 2022HANSARDHate Crime: Gypsy, Roma and Traveller CommunitiesFollowing Ministers’ welcome criticism of Jimmy Carr’s abhorrent joke celebrating the genocide of Roma and Sinti people, the Traveller Movement said that if the Government were…28 Feb 2022HANSARDGender Recognition ActIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. When I have approached the issue previously, I have preferred to listen rather than speak and to learn rather than…21 Feb 2022HANSARD Leamside LineI thank my right hon. Friend for that. In the north-east, we are too often treated as second-class citizens and as less deserving of investment. Yes, the plans would cost money,…08 Feb 2022HANSARD Leamside LineOf course.08 Feb 2022HANSARD Leamside LineI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. [Interruption.] Yes, there were probably a number of reasons, to do with the preceding Government and some of the rules that were…08 Feb 2022HANSARD Leamside LineIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Sunderland West (Mrs Hodgson) for securing this…08 Feb 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents Amanda, who works for the ambulance service, and her husband James have been forced for the past month to provide incredibly complex care to Amanda’s father, John.…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesI am immensely proud to represent Durham, and part of what makes it so special are the wonderful independent businesses that are the pride of our high streets. We have fantastic…11 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsHouseholds up and down the country are facing a cost of living crisis, with energy prices set to rise in April. While many are facing the choice between heating and eating, North…11 Jan 2022HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills: VATIt is undeniable that the cost of living is spiralling out of control and the situation is being made bleaker by skyrocketing energy prices. The Government have failed to prepare…11 Jan 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Storm Arwen left thousands of people in Bearpark, Ludworth, Sherburn and Waterhouses without heating or electricity, yet it took five days for a ministerial statement to be…08 Dec 2021HANSARDStorm Arwen: Power OutagesWhile power is slowly being restored to many of the villages in Durham, we face further disruption from Storm Barra. Constituents in villages such as Croxdale are now experiencing…06 Dec 2021HANSARDStorm ArwenSome of my constituents in places such as Sherburn Hill, Waterhouses, Bearpark and Low Burnhall are facing a full seven days without heating or electricity. This is a national…01 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAcross Durham, social housing in in short supply, while much of the stock that is available is of poor quality, and housing associations, such as Believe Housing, are struggling…29 Nov 2021HANSARD Bus Services: North-east EnglandI am grateful to my former MP, my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist), for securing the debate. Bus travel is particularly relevant to my constituents in the city of…24 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.22 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillBefore I address the amendments tabled in my name, I want to briefly voice my support for amendments 11 to 13 and new clauses 15 to 17, in the name of my hon. Friend the Member…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillI could not agree more. Michael Marmot is one of the most important health inequalities experts around. To make matters worse, smoking rates among young adults have surged to 25%…22 Nov 2021