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HANSARD Israel and GazaThe IPC report published today shows that one in three children under two years old in the north of Gaza is now acutely malnourished. In February, that figure was one in six. This…19 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI will start by talking about housing, because it is the issue that I receive the largest amount of correspondence on. In 2019, the Conservative Government committed to build…12 Mar 2024HANSARD Tributes to Sir Tony LloydI first met Sir Tony about 10 years ago. Like my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Denton and Reddish (Andrew Gwynne), I was young once. At the time, I was…23 Jan 2024HANSARD Child Poverty: Greater ManchesterI congratulate my constituency neighbour and good friend on securing this important debate. I agree that Manchester is the best city. However, my hon. Friend forgot to mention…16 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryI agree with the hon. Member and thank him for his contribution. I think the BDA tagged me on Twitter in its dentistry bingo. I have not managed to play yet but will definitely be…09 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS DentistryI receive a large amount of correspondence on dentistry. Since my election just over four years ago, I have had several people come to see me, I have visited practices in…09 Jan 2024HANSARDMotoring CostsLabour has revealed that the Government’s delay to the phase-out date for the sale of petrol and diesel cars to 2035 is set to cost drivers £13 billion in higher fuel costs. On…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy local authority in Stockport states that the average waiting time for a blue badge parking pass is 12 weeks, but my constituents tell me that in reality the wait is often much…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Three and Vodafone: Potential MergerI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, in particular my membership of Unite the union. I am grateful to Unite for providing a detailed…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Three and Vodafone: Potential MergerAnd the police.14 Dec 2023HANSARD Three and Vodafone: Potential MergerI am listening to the hon. Gentleman’s contribution with great interest. He made a point earlier about misleading information. The House has been told that the primary function of…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Three and Vodafone: Potential MergerI understand the Minister’s point about 85% 5G coverage, but what are the Government doing about the millions of people in poverty who cannot access 5G, 4G, 3G, or even simple…14 Dec 2023HANSARDMotoring Costs15. What assessment he has made of the impact of trends in the level of motoring costs on drivers.14 Dec 2023HANSARD Violence and Abuse towards the Retail WorkforceI wonder whether my hon. Friend agrees with me on these two points. First, this is a very serious matter and impacts every single constituency in the UK. Secondly, tackling…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Violence and Abuse towards the Retail WorkforceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I congratulate my hon. Friend—my good friend—the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on securing this debate. I declare to…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Violence and Abuse towards the Retail WorkforceI appreciate the points that the Minister has made about policing and meeting the Co-op. Will he give a commitment to the House that he will meet USDAW, which is the sectoral…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Violence and Abuse towards the Retail Workforcerose —05 Dec 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthI congratulate my hon. Friend, the new Member for Mid Bedfordshire (Alistair Strathern), on an excellent and important maiden speech. I hope he will continue to serve the people…14 Nov 2023HANSARD Proposed Merger of Three UK and VodafoneThis merger will impact all 650 constituencies that are represented in the House of Commons, so it is right that we discuss it. I hope that the Government will keep Members…19 Sept 2023HANSARD Proposed Merger of Three UK and VodafoneThe information my hon. Friend is sharing is important. On the point that Vodafone and Three make about the merger creating a new outlet for virtual carriers—I think they are…19 Sept 2023