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HANSARDHealth and Social CareIncreasing microbial resistance could have a devastating effect on the survival of people with sepsis. How will the medicines and medical devices Bill help to support new…16 Jan 2020HANSARDBritain in the WorldMy right hon. Friend is making an extremely important point. Does he agree that much of the frightening rise of extremist elements, particularly in France and the Netherlands, can…13 Jan 2020HANSARDHigh Streets9. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department’s support for high streets.13 Jan 2020HANSARDHigh StreetsTowns like Brierley Hill in Dudley South have struggled to compete with nearby retail parks, and also now increasingly with more shopping moving online. Will my right hon. Friend…13 Jan 2020HANSARD IranThere has been a pattern of misinformation campaigns coming from Iran to seek to subvert the extent of its actions in the past. What assessment has my right hon. Friend made of…13 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe hon. Gentleman says that he recognises the decision that the electorate took last month, but does he not accept that there was a very clear mandate to conclude the…07 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI should like to begin by thanking the voters of Dudley South—not just the 68% who voted to return me to the House for the third time but the other 32% who took part in a…20 Dec 2019HANSARDAnimal CrueltyA year ago, a Dudley magistrates court convicted a teenager of abducting, torturing and killing a pet cat. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to protect the welfare of all…31 Oct 2019HANSARDAnimal Cruelty2. What steps she is taking to prevent animal cruelty.31 Oct 2019HANSARDCancer Diagnosis and Treatment10. What steps he is taking to improve cancer (a) diagnosis and (b) treatment.29 Oct 2019HANSARDCancer Diagnosis and TreatmentBowel cancer claims 16,000 lives a year, which is 45 every day, yet just 55% of people in Dudley take up bowel cancer screening. What are the Government doing to ensure that more…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Environment BillWill the hon. Lady give way?28 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseCan the Leader of the House confirm that if Opposition Members wish a referendum to overturn the decision of the last referendum, they are perfectly at liberty to stand on that…24 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceLike Members on both sides of the House, my family and I rely on our national health service, and it has always been there when we needed it most. It was there when my two…23 Oct 2019HANSARDPreparations for Leaving the European UnionThe shadow Minister cites Make UK, but it is clear that endless extensions are hugely damaging to its members’ interests. Is my right hon. Friend aware of any major business or…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseDoes the Leader of the House not think it would be a little strange if some of those Members and parties who had dismissed this deal before it had even been published were now to…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know how concerned the hon. Gentleman is about pestering the Clerks at a late hour, but he could make that hour somewhat less late if he wrapped up his contribution now and got…21 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActsAs the hon. Gentleman knows, back in February 2016, before the referendum, that suggestion was put to the then Prime Minister, who said at the Dispatch Box that the very idea was…19 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the House (Saturday 19 October)I understand what my right hon. Friend is saying, but those who drafted the Benn Act could easily have required the passing of legislation to implement any agreement, yet they…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Racism in FootballAs a West Brom fan, I must admit I was rather less keen on Tyrone Mings last May, but, as the Minister said, he was magnificent last night, with his strength of character. The…15 Oct 2019