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HANSARD Local Government FinanceIf the Government were serious about helping women and bringing an end to austerity, they could have funded local authorities to give free bus passes to the women they robbed of…05 Feb 2019HANSARDKnife Crime Prevention OrdersThank you, Mr Speaker, for the birthday present of calling me to speak this afternoon. I very much appreciate it. A famous boxer once said, “You can run, but you can’t hide.” The…04 Feb 2019HANSARDT-levelsI thank the Minister for that answer. I recently tabled a question and got an answer back saying there had been a 30% cut in adult education, particularly in relation to T-levels,…04 Feb 2019HANSARDT-levels2. What recent progress his Department has made on the introduction of T-levels.04 Feb 2019HANSARDEquitable LifeThe hon. Gentleman is making a compelling speech. He is right that the situation has been ongoing for a very long time. The parliamentary ombudsman said—I have read some articles…31 Jan 2019HANSARD Maintained Nursery SchoolsI congratulate my hon. Friend on collating the petitions from various parts of the country. In Coventry the headteacher at Hill Fields nursery, Mrs Brinson, is always concerned…31 Jan 2019HANSARD Fashion IndustryI congratulate my hon. Friend on a worthwhile and very thorough report. I am sure you remember, Mr Deputy Speaker, that nearly 20 years ago we investigated Barbie dolls. There…31 Jan 2019HANSARD Delay Repay: Great Eastern Main LineThe west coast main line is not as bad, but we often have cancellations, and people stand at Euston waiting but are not told the reason for the cancellation. There is an argument…30 Jan 2019HANSARDCrime (Overseas Production Orders) Bill [Lords]I apologise for missing some of the debate on Report. Will my hon. Friend reassure us about the sources of intelligence information? There have been stories in the past about how…30 Jan 2019HANSARDHMRC Estate TransformationOn behalf of myself and my hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton South West (Eleanor Smith), I have written to the Minister to ask for a meeting, with one or two reps from the…29 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen is the Chancellor going to make money available to address the shortage of police officers in the west midlands? We are 3,000 short. I regularly have representations from…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am sure that the Home Secretary, like many of us in the Chamber, has received emails from people expressing concern about how the health service will get labour from abroad—from…28 Jan 2019HANSARDAutomotive SectorOver 800,000 people are involved in the automobile industry. What views did they pass on to the Minister, and what concerns did they express to him, about the Brexit deal? Can he…24 Jan 2019HANSARDAutomotive Sector8. What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the automotive sector on the UK leaving the EU.24 Jan 2019HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayLike a number of Members, I visited the Auschwitz concentration camp many years ago. Most people who have done so will tell you that it is a horrendous thing to see and to…24 Jan 2019HANSARDAppropriate ME TreatmentI fully support the motion, because it alludes to some of the complaints that ME sufferers have brought to my surgeries. This is a timely debate, and what the hon. Lady has said…24 Jan 2019HANSARDAppropriate ME TreatmentWill the hon. Lady give way?24 Jan 2019HANSARD Fire Safety and CladdingI congratulate my hon. Friend on his speech and the argument he is making. It has long been argued that there should be some reform of leasehold law. We have tinkered with it over…23 Jan 2019HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security BillMy hon. Friend raises an important point. Churches often go on aid missions and peace missions, so it is important that we get the legislation right because otherwise, as he says,…22 Jan 2019HANSARD Mental Health: AssessmentI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this important debate. On Friday night I met a number of people with mental health problems. Their issue is that the doctor says that they…22 Jan 2019