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HANSARDPensions Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for making that point, because he is exactly right. It is worth reinforcing that we know that the overwhelming majority of people who take on the…26 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhether it is grooming gangs, hospital deaths or economic crime, it is often a whistleblower who highlights the criminal activity and wrongdoing. They then often rely on the…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Avanti West Coast Contract RenewalThe Avanti service between Stockport and London Euston is unacceptable and has been for some time. I am grateful to the Minister for his words on this, but cancellations and the…25 Oct 2022HANSARD Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillIt is a pleasure to be called to speak on Second Reading of this important Bill. To maintain the UK’s role and reputation as an international banking and business hub, we must…13 Oct 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Addressing health inequalities is a key part of levelling up, so I welcome this week’s news of £50 million to fund research into health disparities. We know that poor health…12 Oct 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillI was pleased to be in the Chamber to support my hon. Friend when he was the promoter of this much-needed Bill, so it is great to see him in his place to take it even further.…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenIt is with immense sadness that I rise to pay tribute to, and give thanks for the life of, our late Queen Elizabeth. On behalf of my family and the people of Cheadle, I want to…10 Sept 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI want to see clean water in the Ladybrook, the Micker brook and all the streams that feed into the great River Mersey. United Utilities is responsible for our waste water and…08 Sept 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the confirmation of the cohorts to be vaccinated against covid-19 and flu this autumn. Will my hon. Friend advise the House and my constituents whether the two vaccines…19 Jul 2022HANSARD Pensions Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. This is a simple yet important measure designed to safeguard the interests of pension savers, but before going into the…15 Jul 2022HANSARDNeonatal Care (Leave and Pay) BillI am grateful to the hon. Member for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East (Stuart C. McDonald) for bringing this important Bill to the House. It has such great support. My…15 Jul 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for bringing this important and overdue Bill to the House. We are all thinking of the people in hospitality who will benefit from it. I have been…15 Jul 2022HANSARD Public Advocate (No. 2) BillThe hon. Lady is bringing an important matter to the House. On the issues around Hillsborough and other major incidents that have gone on for so long, obviously, there are issues…15 Jul 2022HANSARD Pensions Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) BillWith the leave of the House, Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank all Members for their contributions and for being present for this important debate. Let me begin my thanking my hon.…15 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ5. After securing almost £14 million in my towns fund bid for Cheadle, I was delighted last week to get the green light for our new Cheadle rail station and £4 million for our…13 Jul 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime: Law EnforcementI thank the right hon. Member for Barking (Dame Margaret Hodge) and my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake)—the chairs of the all-party groups on…07 Jul 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillI welcome the airport connectivity, which is brilliant not only for our domestic rail travel but for those connections that we need with the airport. Would my hon. Friend agree…20 Jun 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogThis issue has undoubtedly caused a great deal of distress, with many people having had to wait up to the wire before getting their passport. Like others, I am grateful to the…14 Jun 2022HANSARD Health and Social Care Leadership ReviewI welcome this review and thank my right hon. Friend for bringing his statement to the House. Good leadership is important because it drives the culture within an organisation. It…08 Jun 2022HANSARD National Security BillMy right hon. and learned Friend is making some excellent points—all of which I agree with so far—particularly about the ability for people to come forward and state that they…06 Jun 2022