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HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaI thank the hon. Gentleman for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely) for securing this debate. Although the sentiments behind the levelling-up fund are laudable at first glance, it has a…15 Jun 2021HANSARDLevelling-up and Shared Prosperity FundsThe Public Accounts Committee delivered a damning verdict on the towns fund, saying that the Minister’s Department had “not been open about the process it followed and would not…14 Jun 2021HANSARDLevelling-up and Shared Prosperity FundsWhile the Minister claps himself on the back at the munificence of these various funds that he is talking about, he may wish to reflect on the fact that there is not one new penny…14 Jun 2021HANSARDWorld Oceans Day 2021I am very pleased to participate in this debate. I echo the thanks to the hon. Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) for her excellent exposition of the challenges before us.…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Ajax ProgrammeIn addition to issues with the Ajax programme, the Government are still struggling to get on top of the massive black hole in their equipment plan, with the most recent report…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Protection of Retail WorkersAs a former retail worker myself, I very much wanted to participate in the debate, because I know first-hand how important it is that those working in retail feel safe and…07 Jun 2021HANSARDAnimal WelfareI am delighted to participate in this debate. In the past, others and I have spoken many times about the unscrupulous elements who exploitatively import puppies in horrific…07 Jun 2021HANSARDEEA Nationals: Settled or Pre-settled StatusWhat guidance she plans to put in place for EEA nationals eligible for settled or pre-settled status whose applications for that status have not been approved by 30 June 2021.07 Jun 2021HANSARDEEA Nationals: Settled or Pre-settled StatusMany of the tens of thousands of essential NHS EU workers across the UK may not even be aware that there is a problem with their lack of settled or pre-settled status until their…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Dementia Action WeekI am very pleased to be participating in this debate and, like others in this Chamber, I too have a relative living with dementia. I have spoken about her before in this place: it…27 May 2021HANSARD Agricultural Exports from Australia: TariffsFarmers in Scotland and across the UK fear this trade deal with Australia could put them out of businesses and flood our supermarkets shelves with inferior-quality products. I…27 May 2021HANSARD Support for Children Entitled to Free School MealsThe hon. Lady has outlined the fact that child poverty is rising, and has been rising for a number of years. In light of that, does she share my shock and disappointment that…26 May 2021HANSARD Support for Children Entitled to Free School MealsI am glad to be able to participate in today’s important debate about support for children in receipt of free school meals, and I thank the hon. Member for Hornsey and Wood Green…26 May 2021HANSARD Cyber-Fraud in the UKI echo the comments thanking the hon. Member for Ogmore (Chris Elmore) for bringing forward this important debate. As we have heard, cyber-fraud is a huge challenge right across…25 May 2021HANSARDChild Food PovertyI have been misgendered in better places than this, Mr Bone. I am delighted to participate in this debate, and I thank the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine…24 May 2021HANSARDBelarus: Interception of AircraftWe can all agree that the most robust international response to this shocking act of aviation piracy is essential, otherwise Lukashenko’s methods could embolden other despots in…24 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllI am delighted to participate in today’s session of the Queen’s Speech debate on the theme of safe and affordable housing for all, which I will come to in just a moment. It has to…18 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsTaking 50 years for the truth to be established about the killing of the 10 innocent Ballymurphy civilians is truly shameful, and the truth being uncovered is due to the tireless…13 May 2021HANSARDFire and RehireFiring employees and rehiring them on reduced terms and conditions is a shocking way to treat workers, and I am very proud of my SNP colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for…27 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith the Prime Minister apparently determined to keep the VIP tax-break hotline open, and as questions remain over the No. 10 refurbishment and concerns over Government…27 Apr 2021