Contributions
617 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDMental Health Act 1983Certainly, there is insufficient support for a whole range of people. We have sadly seen a roll-back of support, independence of choice and control in a number of areas, including…25 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health Act 1983I completely agree. Sadly, the figure for people with schizophrenia in work remains at about 5%. It is just 5%, because the support simply is not there and the medication and…25 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health Act 1983indicated assent.25 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health Act 1983It is. They have great expectations for the children.25 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health Act 1983I thank all colleagues for their comments and personal experience. When I worked at the National Centre for Independent Living, the charity ran Experts by Experience across social…25 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health Act 1983I beg to move, That this House has considered reform of the Mental Health Act 1983. It is an absolute pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Ms Buck. I thank everyone who has…25 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Health Act 1983That is very much what I will be coming on to and what I hope we will hear more from the Minister on; it was the subject of an independent review. I was talking about the…25 Jul 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseThere is a lot to welcome in this statement. However, almost 2,000 people fleeing domestic abuse last year were able to access refuges and hostels, but not safe homes on a…16 Jul 2019HANSARD Universal Credit FraudThis latest problem exposes the need for greater safeguards for anyone moving on to universal credit, be it through natural or managed migration. The Secretary of State told the…10 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 3 July.03 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsI add my thanks, and those of everyone in Bermondsey and Old Southwark, to the England women’s football team, who have inspired the next generation of girls and boys to get…03 Jul 2019HANSARDTrinidad and Tobago: Criminal Justice2. What support his Department is providing to Trinidad and Tobago to improve that country’s (a) handling of murder cases involving UK citizens and (b) criminal justice system.25 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. What assessment have the Government made of the impact that the Windrush scandal has had and the impact that wider “hostile environment” policies are still having, on our…25 Jun 2019HANSARDTrinidad and Tobago: Criminal JusticeI ask this question with specific reference to my constituent Sharon St John, whose son Adrian was murdered three years ago. She is still waiting for justice. I thank the Foreign…25 Jun 2019HANSARDViolent CrimeIn the answers today—and in the absence of the Home Secretary—the Government look aloof and simply as though they are not taking a national crisis seriously enough. Why is the…17 Jun 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse and HomelessnessI think it is a little unfair to criticise the report without the collection of proper and robust data by the Government. If the Minister disputes the evidence that has been…12 Jun 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse and HomelessnessInstead of split payments, which I support—the Select Committee on Work and Pensions is also working on that—has the SNP Government also considered making payments automatically…12 Jun 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse and HomelessnessI beg to move, That this House has considered domestic abuse and homelessness. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Davies, and I thank everyone for coming this…12 Jun 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse and HomelessnessI got the memo, thank you, Mr Davies. We have heard from all four countries of the United Kingdom this morning, beginning with the right hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Liz…12 Jun 2019HANSARDDomestic Abuse and HomelessnessOf course, no one should end up homeless as a result of a decision made by someone else. The changes we are seeking would aim to address exactly those kinds of circumstances:…12 Jun 2019