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HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]Is my hon. Friend aware of the YouGov poll commissioned by Resolution, which represents more than 6,000 family lawyers and family law professionals? It shows that 71% of the…17 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysOn days like this, I despair of this Government and their complete lack of understanding, care and emotion towards the very real issues in our country. [ Interruption. ] It is not…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysI will not be giving way; I will make some progress. Bradford West has one of the highest rates of child poverty. It is in the top 10 according to the charity End Child Poverty.…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysI absolutely agree with the hon. Lady. We need to continually raise those points in the House. The Government can say that they are running a pilot scheme in constituencies such…16 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Authority Funding: Covid-19The recent reports on disparity in the risk and outcomes of covid-19, published by Public Health England, confirmed that black and minority ethnic communities have been…15 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic OrderI thank the Home Secretary for unequivocally condemning the far-right thuggery and abhorrent behaviour that we witnessed on our streets. I pay tribute to the police officers and…15 Jun 2020HANSARDEU Joint Procurement Programme for PPEFor what reasons the UK did not join the EU joint procurement programme for personal protective equipment.04 May 2020HANSARDEU Joint Procurement Programme for PPEThe UK has left the EU, but the NHS Confederation and other top health officials have warned that failing to continue co-operation would be a disaster for public health. Does the…04 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsAt a time of national crisis, it is critical that the Government keep their word. Local councils are ensuring that communities get the support they need. I know this from the work…22 Apr 2020HANSARD Coronavirus BillMembers have said that a 100% guarantee that nobody will be cremated against their wishes would be very welcome. Does my hon. Friend agree?23 Mar 2020HANSARD Coronavirus BillI would like first to pay my respects and put on record my thanks to our brave NHS staff, our key workers and everyone in our nation playing their part in combating the covid-19…23 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateI welcome the Chancellor’s measures for small businesses, and especially in my constituency lots of people have been in touch with us about them, but they will only be effective…17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19Lots of my constituents in Bradford West in the Muslim and Jewish communities have concerns about burials because they want to bury as soon as somebody dies. Given that we might…16 Mar 2020HANSARDWomen’s Life Expectancy: Disadvantaged AreasWill the Minister explain what action is being taken to support women—especially black and minority ethnic women, and single mothers—who have faced not only disproportionately…11 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Last week, Emmy award-winning actor and musician Riz Ahmed released a hard-hitting new album and a short film, “The Long Goodbye”, which powerfully expresses the heartbreak of…11 Mar 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Glasgow Central (Alison Thewliss), who made a passionate speech. This is the first time I have closed a debate, and it is an honour…05 Mar 2020HANSARDBradford University: Medical SchoolThe truth is that the last Conservative Government did not engage with any university in the whole of Yorkshire when they were planning their medical schools. Perhaps now, given…02 Mar 2020HANSARDBradford University: Medical School5. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential merits of Bradford University establishing a medical school.02 Mar 2020HANSARD Gujarati Community in the UKIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. Like my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow West (Gareth Thomas), it is unusual for me to agree with the hon.…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Women who face sexual abuse often stay silent and suffer alone. They blame themselves for the shame and guilt that they feel. They break down and cry alone because they feel…23 Oct 2019