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HANSARD Residents of Leisure Park HomesWe are really short of time; I think the Chair would like me to proceed. I do apologise. In Scotland, we hope to counter some of those difficulties. All prospective mobile home…27 Feb 2019HANSARDElectoral Funding: Unincorporated AssociationsWill the Minister give way?27 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)This statutory instrument seeks to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment, including the promotion of alternative methods for assessing the hazards…25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)Will the Minister give way?25 Feb 2019HANSARDExiting the European Union (Consumer Protection)Will the Minister give way?25 Feb 2019HANSARDEmployment and Support Allowance: UnderpaymentsThe Minister must be aware of the hardship and misery that these errors in payments have caused to some of the most vulnerable in our communities, but does she understand the…25 Feb 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCan we have a statement on the UK Government breaking yet another manifesto promise about maintaining pensioner benefits? Will the Leader of the House explain why the UK…14 Feb 2019HANSARDFemale Genital MutilationEveryone would agree that we need to tackle female genital mutilation. The Minister will be aware that the private Member’s Bill on the issue was scuppered. In the light of that,…13 Feb 2019HANSARD Communities: Charities and VolunteersI am delighted to speak in this debate, because volunteering is the life-blood that flows through our communities. It is what keeps the heart of our communities beating throughout…13 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EUMany of my constituents who live with serious health conditions are very concerned about the disruption to the supply of medicines upon which they rely. Should doctors be writing…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseAn increasing number of my constituents are contacting me to express their concern about the potential disruption to essential medical supplies post Brexit. The Leader of the…07 Feb 2019HANSARDPensions DashboardI thank the hon. Member for Hendon (Dr Offord) for initiating the debate. We have heard today, and I think we can all agree, that a pensions dashboard is a positive step. The…06 Feb 2019HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsThe UK Government have said that they are of the view that unpaid work trials are permissible in legitimate recruitment processes. Does he agree with me that the problem is that…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsI congratulate my hon. Friend on all the work that he has done to bring this important issue to the public’s attention. More than half of people know someone who has experienced…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Unpaid Work TrialsThe hon. Gentleman is correct to say that it does not seem to be a priority for this Government—unless, of course, the Minister is able to enlighten us and tell us what her…05 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The instrument uses powers under the withdrawal Act to ensure that the retained EU law functions correctly after the UK has left the EU. However, this Delegated Legislation…28 Jan 2019HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The Minister has said that he has not read the briefing from the Airport Operators Association, but does he understand the very serious concerns about the prospect of a no-deal…28 Jan 2019HANSARDAppropriate ME TreatmentI have a very short time, but I hope this debate will raise awareness of this condition. It is still an illness that people very often do not know much about, despite the fact…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HousePlanned changes to eligibility for pension credit have recently come to light. They will amount to a loss of up to £7,320 per year for mixed-aged couples, could have a devastating…24 Jan 2019HANSARD Widowed Parent’s AllowanceI am gratified by what I think the Minister said, which is that eligibility based on marital status cannot be determined purely on the basis of convenience. I am glad that he…23 Jan 2019