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HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI am grateful to the Minister for giving way. Will he confirm whether the Government’s decision and their claim that only 10% of women affected were unaware of the state pension…15 Jan 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillI would like to echo the comments of my neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth West (Jessica Toale), and the references that she made to the housing problems in our…14 Jan 2025HANSARDUK Support for Israel9. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the war in Gaza on UK support for Israel.14 Jan 2025HANSARDUK Support for IsraelNotwithstanding the hope that we all have of a ceasefire, atrocities continue to take place daily in Gaza, with the killing of children, the bombing of hospitals and the threat of…14 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillDoes my hon. Friend accept that any fair taxation system should place the biggest burden on those with the broadest shoulders? That means taxing the wealthiest in this country,…17 Dec 2024HANSARDInflation: Pensioner Living StandardsThe poorest pensioners in our society are those who are eligible for pension credit but do not claim it, and those who are just a few pounds above the threshold and miss out on…16 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance ContributionsWhat reassurance can the Minister give to hospices such as Julia’s House, which serves my constituents, which are concerned by the planned increase in national insurance…03 Dec 2024HANSARD Sewage Discharges: South WestI thank the hon. Member for securing this important debate. Sewage is a massive issue across the south-west, and in Dorset in particular, and a constant source of frustration for…27 Nov 2024HANSARDHolidays in School Term TimeDoes my hon. Friend think that there needs to be an impact assessment carried out by the Government on the way the current rules impact particularly on low-income families?25 Nov 2024HANSARDLocal Bus Services: Travel to SchoolMay I, too, associate myself with the tributes paid to John Prescott? Over the past few weeks, a number of parents have contacted me to ask whether school transport can be brought…21 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I should place on record that my wife is a hard-working NHS employee, and she will thank me for saying that. I have today met representatives of the Royal College of Paediatrics…05 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Government have inherited a Britain that is now the most unequal country in the G7 bar America. The UK’s 50 richest families own 50% of the country’s wealth, and our tax…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Independent Water CommissionFor the last few weeks, I have been conducting independent tests, with colleagues from Bournemouth University, for nitrates and bacteria in the lovely Poole harbour and the…23 Oct 2024HANSARDWork and PensionsDoes the Minister agree that the problem is that wherever we draw the line, there will always be those just above who end up being poorer because they do not gain the benefit and…08 Oct 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel Payment: Medical ConditionsWe know that 2 million older people currently live in poverty in this country, with millions more with incomes just above the poverty level. Does the Minister agree that the…07 Oct 2024HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentDoes the Minister agree that the problem is that wherever we draw the line, there will always be those just above who end up being poorer because they do not gain the benefit and…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Social SecurityThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the chance to speak in this important debate. I felt compelled to do so because for nearly 20 years I was an active campaigner in the…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Code of Conduct and Modernisation CommitteeThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to make my maiden speech in this debate. I congratulate you on your recent election, and I congratulate my hon.…25 Jul 2024