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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Following the conviction of two ticket touts in Leeds last week for fraud, what discussions has the Minister had with his colleagues in the Department for Digital, Culture,…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Medicines and Medical Devices BillThis has been an excellent debate—and we seem to have plenty of time left for winding up. I thank all Members from all parties who have taken part, and particularly my hon.…02 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Does the Prime Minister agree with me and 10,800 of my constituents who signed petitions, that the building of a gasification plant in Washington would be terrible for the…12 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesYes—wow, that was quick!11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I will come on to the 10,800 of my constituents who have been in touch with me. They signed a petition, and they certainly want their voice…11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesI beg to move, That this House has considered waste incineration facilities. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. Here we are again, talking about what…11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesAbsolutely. Residents raised that point on Saturday—especially those living around the proposed site, who will be bothered by the congestion, extra fumes and mess from those heavy…11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesThat is an important point. I will come on to someone without whom I and most of the campaigners would not have been able to launch such a strong and informed appeal against this…11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesI absolutely do. In our previous debate, I spoke about how nine primary schools in my constituency, as well as many thousands of homes, are within a one-mile radius of this…11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. More recycling has to be the solution; it will never be landfill, and certainly not incineration. How does the Minister expect to meet the…11 Feb 2020HANSARDWaste Incineration FacilitiesI thank the Minister for leaving me some time. This has been an excellent debate—the latest in an ongoing series. I have no doubt that, as the hon. Member for Glenrothes (Peter…11 Feb 2020HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mr Robertson. I begin by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Rhondda (Chris Bryant) on securing this…06 Feb 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillAs a member of the Children’s Future Food Inquiry, which I co-chaired, my hon. Friend will be aware that we made recommendations to the Government to establish an independent…03 Feb 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareIn October last year, the Government confirmed that the local authority public health grant will increase by 1% in real terms in 2020-21. However, this funding has not yet been…03 Feb 2020HANSARDPrEP CommissioningIn October last year, the Government confirmed that the local authority public health grant will increase by 1% in real terms in 2020-21. However, this funding has not yet been…28 Jan 2020HANSARD Industrial and Commercial Waste IncinerationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cardiff South and Penarth (Stephen Doughty), both for securing this important…28 Jan 2020HANSARD Wuhan CoronavirusI thank the Secretary of State for an advance copy of his statement, and for updating the House this morning. The coronavirus is indeed very concerning, and I am grateful for the…23 Jan 2020HANSARD School Meals: HullI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way. She has been very generous, although she could go on until 7 o’clock if she wanted to detain the House for that long. She mentioned…22 Jan 2020HANSARD School Meals: HullI am chair of the all-party group on school food, as I know the Minister is aware. The thing campaigners raise with me all the time is that £2.30 is the amount given per free…22 Jan 2020HANSARD School Meals: HullMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech on a very important subject. On the nutritional value of packed lunches, I am sure she is aware that studies have found that only 2%…22 Jan 2020