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HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsThe Petitions Committee has not looked at that, but I believe that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has done. I am coming on to that in the next part of my…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsI thank my hon. Friend for his contribution. We should definitely look at the Calgary model. I know that the type and breed of dogs is a contentious area, and some work needs to…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsMy hon. Friend is right is right to raise that point, which I will come to later in my speech. I have discussed these petitions with many friends and colleagues. Like me, after…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petitions 624876 and 643611 relating to legislation in respect of dangerous dogs. It is a pleasure to serve under your…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsI agree with the Minister that this has been an extremely well informed and well attended debate, which has obviously gone on for quite some time. There is still work to be done,…27 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Men's DayI beg to move, That this House has considered International Men’s Day. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, especially after all the work that you, Mr Davies, and my…21 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Men's DayMy right hon. Friend is making a very good speech. She mentioned the gender pay gap, and I keep hearing this all the time. Will she confirm—she has an awful lot of experience of…21 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Men's DayI could not agree more. Girls need role models too, which is so important. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on issues affecting men and boys, and as a Member of…21 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Men's DayYes, I do. That is what we are building up to, and we desperately need it. I thank the Minister for everything she has done, but she should use her influence to inform our Prime…21 Nov 2023HANSARDInternational Men's DayI thank everybody who has contributed to this excellent debate, I thank the Backbench Business Committee for allowing it to take place, and I thank you, Mr Davies, for all the…21 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI welcome the £18 million for Mexborough and Moorends in my home city of Doncaster, but it does mean that Edlington in my constituency has missed out again. My constituents are…20 Nov 2023HANSARDParish Ministry9. What steps the Church of England is taking to support its parish ministry.16 Nov 2023HANSARDParish MinistryWhat can the Church hierarchy do to remove administrative burdens from the clergy, so they can spend more time in their community spreading the best message ever told: the gospel…16 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationIn addition to voting against the Government 70 times on stopping the boats, the Opposition speak about natural dispersal when dealing with economic migrants. This means they…15 Nov 2023HANSARDMortgage SupportDoes the Minister agree that the best way we can help the next generation of homeowners is to increase the supply of homes, bring back the help to buy ISA and stop the 35-year…14 Nov 2023HANSARDMortgage Support16. What steps his Department is taking to support homeowners with their mortgages.14 Nov 2023HANSARDJobcentres17. What steps his Department is taking to expand the support available through jobcentres.13 Nov 2023HANSARDJobcentresI thank members of Doncaster and Thorne jobcentres for the job fairs they have done, subsequent to my meeting with the Minister at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Job fairs do a…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureIt is a great honour to speak today, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Steve Tuckwell) on his maiden speech. Today we are looking at the…13 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseSince my election, I have liaised closely with the Environment Agency and City of Doncaster Council to ensure that we never again see as many flood victims as we saw in 2019.…09 Nov 2023