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HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Minister, for appearing before us today. In Rochdale borough, where I am an MP, we will never forget the appalling case of Awaab Ishak, who of course was the…16 Sept 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (First sitting)Q I have a question for Ms Riddell about housing. In recent years, there has been an erosion of accountability on local housing association boards, with local authority…16 Sept 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (First sitting)My husband is a sitting councillor on Rochdale borough council.16 Sept 2025HANSARDRegional Transport InequalityI am sure that is something the Transport Minister has listened to and is looking at. Greater Manchester has set the agenda when it comes to the promise and opportunity that…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the Leader of the House to his place. I applaud the Government for the bold action that they are taking to reform the criminal justice system, but more must be done to…11 Sept 2025HANSARDRegional Transport InequalityI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Catherine Atkinson) for securing this crucial debate. High-quality, reliable and integrated public transport is often the…11 Sept 2025HANSARDCross-border Rail Connectivity4. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve rail connectivity between north Wales and the north of England.16 Jul 2025HANSARDCross-border Rail ConnectivityThe Chancellor’s announcement of at least £445 million for Welsh rail will be transformative for Welsh passengers and Better Connect workers with jobs across north Wales and…16 Jul 2025HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills22. What steps he is taking to help support low income families in the context of trends in the level of energy prices.15 Jul 2025HANSARDHousehold Energy BillsMy Heywood and Middleton North constituents live in a state of profound uncertainty as to how the unpredictability of global energy markets will affect their families. Does the…15 Jul 2025HANSARDEducational Attainment of BoysI start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) for securing this crucial debate. The attainment and engagement of boys, especially working-class…10 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsDigital black spots—areas without good mobile broadband connectivity—are holding communities back. In Middleton, an area that my right hon. Friend knows well as a fellow Greater…25 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (First sitting)Q Sometimes in my experience there is an unwillingness, but I appreciate what you say. Clare, have you got any comments on that? Clare Moody: Not specifically on the legislation…17 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you for giving evidence today. It is important that we do not forget the plight of men and boys who are affected by violent or sexual crime. We need to make sure there are…17 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (First sitting)Q Good morning, both; thank you for appearing this morning. There are lots of cases in my constituency, and I am sure in those of other Members as well, where housing associations…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportI welcome the Government’s announcement that there will be a national inquiry. Every penny spent on stamping out the evil of child abusers is money well spent. Although welcome,…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025I welcome the Government’s announcement of an additional £2.5 billion in Greater Manchester. This will have a real benefit for my constituency and the town of Heywood, which will…11 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear Power: InvestmentI welcome today’s announcement. I have been speaking to people from across my constituency—cleaners, hospitality workers and others—who desperately need the cost of bills to come…10 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]I thank my right hon. Friend the Transport Secretary and her team for bringing forward this important Bill. Local bus services are fundamental to the lives of so many people, from…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House knows, good internet connectivity is vital for economic growth, productivity and ensuring that everyone has access to the benefits of being online, but…22 May 2025