Contributions
923 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. I recently surveyed all the schools in my Weaver Vale constituency, and over 50% of headteachers mentioned issues with the recruitment and retention of teaching and learning…17 Apr 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) BillI thank the Minster for being so generous with her time. With regard to the independent commissioner, the regulator, who will set the terms of reference? Will it be genuinely…17 Apr 2023HANSARDCourt Cases BacklogVictims of crime are having to wait up to four and a half years for their day in court. Since 2010, 50% of magistrates courts have been closed. Do the Secretary of State and the…28 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the feudal system of leasehold finally be kicked into the history books with the next tranche of legislation in the King’s Speech—yes or no?27 Mar 2023HANSARDMortgage RatesA typical family are now paying up to £2,000 more for their mortgage, partially as a result of the former Prime Minister. First, will the Chancellor apologise to those people, who…21 Mar 2023HANSARDMortgage Rates10. Whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to support homeowners with increases in mortgage rates.21 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) and to disagree with nearly every word uttered from his lips. It is clear to working people and…20 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ServicesIt seems that an assessment has been made by the Secretary of State that actually the service is just a little less rubbish. Is that really a just case for extending the contract?…20 Mar 2023HANSARDBuilding SafetyLooking at the finer details of the developer contract that some developers have signed—I think the Secretary of State said 39 had done so—I see that it does not cover all the…14 Mar 2023HANSARDSuicide Prevention and the National CurriculumI put on record that many of my constituents in Weaver Vale have been inspired by 3 Dads Walking, and the clarion call to ensure that suicide prevention is integrated into the…13 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThis morning, I hosted an event with Shelter, which was exposing and shining a light on the hundreds and thousands of children and families living in temporary accommodation. Will…09 Mar 2023HANSARD Future of the UK Constitution and DevolutionI thank the hon. Gentleman for making such a powerful opening speech. I have just come from a meeting with Cheshire and Warrington business leaders, and they echoed exactly what…08 Mar 2023HANSARDBallot Secrecy Bill [ Lords ]I certainly support the good intentions of the Bill, but I seek clarification. How would election officials—returning officers—demarcate somebody who was going about their normal…07 Mar 2023HANSARD SEND and Alternative ProvisionI want to give a voice to Oliver, who has high-functioning autism and an EHCP plan in place. The fundamental issue is that the resources have not followed—there has been a lack of…06 Mar 2023HANSARDManchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 ReportElaine McIver was a serving police officer with Cheshire police who went along to a concert and was killed, like 22 other people—the youngest victim being eight. A very close…06 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Pensioner SupportSince 2015, more than 219,000 1950s-born WASPI women—Women Against State Pension Inequality—have passed away. What more are Ministers doing to ensure that WASPI women get the…06 Mar 2023HANSARDCivil Service ImpartialityWhich bond of trust or aspect of impartiality was broken when Sue Gray was a senior civil servant—the same Sue Gray who was praised by the Government as being almost the best…06 Mar 2023HANSARDBus Services11. What assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of trends in the number of bus services in England since 2019.02 Mar 2023HANSARDBus ServicesOn Monday evening, I got a letter from Arriva North West about 13 bus routes being scrapped and two depots being closed in the Northwich part of my constituency, as a result of a…02 Mar 2023HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords]As always, I have the utmost respect for the Chair of the Select Committee, and I look forward to the Minister’s reply on that powerful and informed point. We are in a social…01 Mar 2023