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HANSARD EU Structural Funds: Least Developed RegionsWill the Minister give way?26 Jun 2019HANSARD EU Structural Funds: Least Developed RegionsWill the Minister give way?26 Jun 2019HANSARD EU Structural Funds: Least Developed RegionsI came to this debate to ask for clarity. If I heard the Minister correctly, it appears we now have clarity. Although he has not told us what will happen to this money in a…26 Jun 2019HANSARDLiving with DementiaI am delighted to participate in this important debate on improving the lives of people with dementia. I begin by extending my thanks to the hon. Member for Oldham East and…25 Jun 2019HANSARDLiving with DementiaI thank the Minister for giving way and apologise for the earlier interruption; I am glad it did not put her off her stride. Much of what we have discussed today—the issues around…25 Jun 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilWhen article 50 was extended by the EU until 31 October, President Donald Tusk urged the UK not to waste this time. Did the Prime Minister or anybody on the EU Council offer any…24 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituent was given a 10-year personal independence payment award in 2018 because of her heart condition. Recently she had a heart attack and spent 24 days in hospital.…20 Jun 2019HANSARDOnline Pornography: Age VerificationI agree with the Secretary of State that age verification needs to happen. The delay announced today is one thing, but the delays actually stretch back to April. This latest delay…20 Jun 2019HANSARDPet IdentificationI heard the hon. Gentleman say that having a cat microchipped is no guarantee that it will be scanned if something happens to it. Does he therefore agree that it is not enough…17 Jun 2019HANSARDPet IdentificationThe hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. A centralised database is particularly important for cats, rather than perhaps dogs, because cats, as we know, often wander extremely…17 Jun 2019HANSARDPet IdentificationLike everybody else who has contributed, I am delighted to participate in this debate. I thank the Petitions Committee and my hon. Friend the Member for Linlithgow and East…17 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDespite being part of Lloyds Banking Group, the Halifax, which is predominantly located in England, offers more competitive products to customers across the board than the Bank of…13 Jun 2019HANSARDWeekday Train Services: KetteringThere is an issue that will, I am sure, have great importance for the people of Kettering, as it will for the people of Scotland. Fifty four per cent of delays and cancellations…13 Jun 2019HANSARD Local Bank ClosuresThe hon. Gentleman is making an important point. Access to cash machines is also important for people who are on a budget. They like to withdraw small amounts without being…12 Jun 2019HANSARD Local Bank ClosuresI thank the hon. Member for Moray (Douglas Ross) for bringing this important debate forward. Moments of agreement are rare, so when they happen they should be celebrated in a…12 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences: Over-75sThis measure means that 5,100 of my constituents will lose out—a whopping 72% of those who currently qualify—and for the record I am appalled at the blatant attacks I have heard…11 Jun 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity FundThe Prime Minister told me in December 2018 that a consultation on the UK shared prosperity fund would take place by the end of that year. The silence on progress with this fund…11 Jun 2019HANSARDShared Prosperity Fund6. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the shared prosperity fund.11 Jun 2019HANSARD Consumer ProtectionForgive me if the Minister has said this already and I have missed it, but given that the powers of the OPSS are to be strengthened, will there be an increase in personnel to…11 Jun 2019HANSARD Consumer ProtectionThis statutory instrument is not particularly controversial. Strengthening the law to protect consumers is always a good thing, particularly in product safety. I remember…11 Jun 2019