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HANSARDManagement of the Economy and Ministerial Severance PaymentsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for going back to the 1990s. It is fascinating to hear him recall that long period of higher growth compared with when the Conservatives have…15 Nov 2022HANSARDManagement of the Economy and Ministerial Severance PaymentsThe hon. Gentleman is being very generous with his time, but I would like to point out that, as I understand the figures, home ownership is actually declining at the moment.…15 Nov 2022HANSARDManagement of the Economy and Ministerial Severance PaymentsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech and is contrasting effectively the Government’s reckless disregard for the everyday reality of residents across the country. Does she…15 Nov 2022HANSARDSri LankaI am grateful to the hon. Member for securing the debate and raising such important matters. Does he agree that it is vital for the UK Government to demonstrate support for Sri…09 Nov 2022HANSARDState Pension Triple LockI am pleased to close this important debate for the Opposition. As my right hon. Friend the Member for Leicester South (Jonathan Ashworth) said, it is about a simple and very…08 Nov 2022HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: Support for PensionersI welcome the new Minister to her place. The last few weeks have been difficult and, at times, chaotic. The Government have crashed the economy and there has been a revolving door…31 Oct 2022HANSARD Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) BillI am pleased to respond on behalf of the Opposition to this important debate. We support this important Bill and see it as a welcome step forward. Domestic abuse has an appalling…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Pension Credit and Cost of Living Support GrantIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow North East (Anne McLaughlin) on securing the debate, and I thank everybody…26 Oct 2022HANSARD Pension Credit and Cost of Living Support GrantWould the Minister like to pay tribute to the last Labour Government for designing the policy?26 Oct 2022HANSARD Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillOne of the most pernicious aspects of this Bill is the threat to maternity and paternity rights. In my constituency, and across the country, parents are already under enormous…25 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic Responsibility and a Plan for GrowthIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Swansea West (Geraint Davies). I speak in support of the points made by the shadow Chancellor and a number of hon. Members…19 Oct 2022HANSARDNew Developments on Green-belt LandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I commend and thank my hon. Friend the Member for Coventry North West (Taiwo Owatemi) for her excellent speech and for…12 Oct 2022HANSARDUkraineI welcome the Minister to his place. Following the dreadful attacks this week, many Ukrainian families in Britain will understandably be thinking again about when they will return…11 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanThe Chancellor has clearly put the interests of large energy firms ahead of those of families and small businesses. Is that not why he is unwilling to publish the OBR’s report?23 Sept 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionResidents across the south of England are deeply concerned about the risks of fracking and oil drilling. Why is the Secretary of State not listening to those concerns, or to the…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenIt is an honour to speak today, and to pay tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II personally and on behalf of my constituents in Reading East. Queen Elizabeth was our…10 Sept 2022HANSARD Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for her remarks as well as all the hon. Members who have taken part today, including my hon. Friend the Member for Newport East (Jessica Morden); the former…08 Sept 2022HANSARD Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill [Lords]May I support and associate myself with the comments made by the Leader of the Opposition about how we are thinking about the royal family at this difficult time? I have already…08 Sept 2022HANSARD Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill [Lords]I welcome the Secretary of State and the Minister of State to their new posts. I thank the Secretary of State for introducing this short but important Bill. As we have heard, the…08 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsI am grateful that my hon. Friend mentions teaching assistants because one contacted me recently. Many low-paid workers and others on moderate incomes be staggered by the…08 Sept 2022