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HANSARDMental Health: Civil Servants13. How many days of sick leave due to mental health were taken by civil servants in 2022.07 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Some 10 million calls went unanswered at His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs last year. Of those who did get through, two thirds had to wait more than 10 minutes; meanwhile,…05 Sept 2023HANSARDWork Capability Assessment ConsultationI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement and thank him for his offer of more personal, tailored support for disabled people, who we must always do our best to help and…05 Sept 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration UpdateThe Royal Hotel in Kettering and the Rothwell House Hotel in Rothwell are unsuitable as asylum hotel locations, not least because of their heart-of-town-centre sites. The Minister…05 Sept 2023HANSARDInflation: Public Health and WellbeingA key part of improving the public health and wellbeing of my local residents in Kettering is the redevelopment of Kettering General Hospital. Can the Chief Secretary to the…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Education, Employment and Training: Young PeopleThe hon. Member makes some extremely good points. It does not seem right that the situation he describes should be as it is. Perhaps the Minister, in his response, will be able to…04 Sept 2023HANSARDRegional Inequalities in EmploymentThe good news from Kettering is that, at 3.6%, the overall unemployment rate is below the national average of 3.7%. The bad news from Kettering is that there are 420 18 to…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Education, Employment and Training: Young PeopleI should be honoured and delighted to do so.04 Sept 2023HANSARD Education, Employment and Training: Young PeopleThe hon. Gentleman makes an extremely good point. The Government are doing good work with A-levels, T-levels and apprenticeships, but 788,000 young people are falling through the…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Education, Employment and Training: Young PeopleIt is a huge pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Speaker, and thank you very much for granting this debate. It is now midnight, and I am not sure that I have ever had the…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education SettingsI welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment to publish the list of impacted schools as soon as possible. She is urging responsible bodies that have not responded to the…04 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe roads Minister will know that the proposed £40-million junction 10A on the A14 at Kettering is crucial for the future prosperity of the town. Can he assure me that National…13 Jul 2023HANSARD NATO SummitI thank the Prime Minister for his tireless efforts leading from the front in NATO’s support for Ukraine. The United Kingdom is NATO’s largest European defence spender, spending…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be concerned to learn that every three-day doctors’ strike costs Kettering General Hospital a quarter of a million pounds, and every five-day strike…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Public Sector PayI welcome the Chief Secretary’s statement. Would he be kind enough to confirm for teachers in Kettering that the 6.5% pay increase recommended by the independent pay review body…13 Jul 2023HANSARDFinancial Services ReformsOver the last decade, thanks to automatic pension enrolment, an extra 10 million people have been able to save more for their retirement, but until now, due to investment…11 Jul 2023HANSARDRape and Sexual Violence: Criminal Justice ResponseIn the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, the Government introduced pre-recorded cross-examination to allow victims to pre-record their evidence and spare them the…10 Jul 2023HANSARDLocal Authorities: Long-term FundingAs inflation impacts on local authority budgets, planning departments are becoming especially squeezed. Councils are meant to approve big planning applications within 13 weeks,…10 Jul 2023HANSARDJustice for Victims of CrimeThe victims’ right to review makes it easier for victims to seek a review of a CPS decision not to bring charges. Will the Minister congratulate CPS East Midlands on having the…06 Jul 2023HANSARDFood Production CostsThe farming Minister will know that in north Northamptonshire we have some of the best farmers in the country who are facing these challenges, like every other farm up and down…06 Jul 2023