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HANSARDAccess to Redress SchemesBefore the hon. Gentleman moves on to his last point, does he agree with me that trust in politics has taken a real dive? The cover-ups and then the length of time that it takes…18 Apr 2024HANSARDAccess to Redress SchemesOn whether people survive to get justice, I draw attention to Baroness Cumberlege’s “First Do No Harm” report on the harm caused by mesh, sodium valproate and Primodos. A lot of…18 Apr 2024HANSARDRecommendations of the Infected Blood InquiryI rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents, due to the Budget failing to provide for any allocation of money to those infected and affected by the contaminated…17 Apr 2024HANSARDFood Waste and Food DistributionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon) for securing this important debate. Food redistribution…16 Apr 2024HANSARDFood Waste and Food DistributionThe hon. Gentleman is making a very good point that I did not make in my speech. He brought this figure to my mind: although we all think that waste in this country comes from…16 Apr 2024HANSARDSocial CareI was concerned to hear that a constituent of mine was initially denied access to social care for his mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s despite her inability to administer her…05 Mar 2024HANSARDCeasefire in GazaThe SNP motion today raises the important point that we must all be calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, specifically to prevent the impending humanitarian catastrophe in…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Antisemitic OffencesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for West Bromwich East (Nicola Richards) for securing this very important debate. It has been…09 Jan 2024HANSARDGender-based Violence: HamasWill the UK use its seat on the UN Human Rights Council to raise the use of gender-based violence on 7 October, and to secure a clear condemnation from its members of the rape,…13 Dec 2023HANSARD School Pupils with AllergiesI also commend the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for securing this very important debate and agree with the tributes from the hon. Member for Rutland and Melton (Alicia…30 Nov 2023HANSARDDeath by Dangerous Driving: SentencingThe man who was convicted of causing death by careless driving when he killed my young constituent Gregg was sentenced to only nine months in prison. However, because he was…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. We all have that image in our head now, of which particular supermarket you are talking about. As other hon. Members have said, this Bill is much…20 Nov 2023HANSARD Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillI agree. I am sure that would be a much better way. I definitely do not think that the CMA should have to do what the new clause is seeking to do. I have it on good authority that…20 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerThe Secretary of State is talking about energy bills, and thousands of my constituents are really struggling to pay their energy bills and are petrified about what the winter…09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerUnfortunately, as we have heard from other hon. Members, both today and yesterday, the King’s Speech failed to address some key policy areas, and I am going to highlight just…09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerAbsolutely, and that might help, but that does not take away from the fact that £2.53, which is what schools get to procure food from wherever they do so, is not enough. Every…09 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI agree that the need for humanitarian pauses is urgent. With that in mind, what discussions are the Government having with regional partners, especially Egypt, to ensure that the…08 Nov 2023HANSARDHoliday Activities and Food ProgrammeI have visited my local HAF in Washington over the last few summers, and I certainly will if there is one at Christmas. Does the Minister have any plans to extend the scheme…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Baby Loss Awareness WeekI did not mean to interrupt the hon. Lady. I am so grateful to her for giving way. Before she ends, I just want to commend her on picking up the mantle as one of the chairs of the…19 Oct 2023HANSARDGaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital ExplosionWe have already seen one Iranian terror proxy, Hamas, launch attacks against Israel in the past 11 days, but we know that another Iranian proxy, Hezbollah, is waiting in the wings…18 Oct 2023