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HANSARDBathing Waters: PollutionOver the summer, we saw the announcement of a £50 million investment into Southport’s waste water treatment works to reduce the number of sewage overflows to just three per…04 Sept 2025HANSARDBathing Waters: Pollution6. What progress he has made on reducing pollution in bathing waters.04 Sept 2025HANSARD Duty of Candour for Public Authorities and Legal Representation for Bereaved FamiliesIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mrs Hobhouse. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool West Derby (Ian Byrne) for securing the debate. We served on…03 Sept 2025HANSARDDefibrillatorsFirst, I add my voice to those calling for VAT to be removed from defibs. That appears to be an easy win for the Government at the coming Budget. Secondly, a lot of Members have…02 Sept 2025HANSARDHomelessness PreventionThe number of people in the UK who have no recourse to public funds has increased significantly in recent years. Lots of those people end up falling through the cracks in the…14 Jul 2025HANSARDHomelessness Prevention5. What steps her Department is taking to increase funding for homelessness prevention services.14 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsTomorrow evening sees the annual national police bravery awards. Three of the officers nominated this year are three of those who were first on the scene of the tragedy in my…09 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.25 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAcross the northern part of my constituency, from Marshside over to Hesketh Bank—25 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe mobile phone signal is uniformly terrible across the northern part of my constituency, meaning that my constituents are missing out on opportunities. Will the Minister work…25 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. When I was a child, my hometown was thriving, the high street was teeming and there were places to go and things to…04 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment: Ex-offendersWe got there eventually! Employment is crucial to reducing reoffending, and data shows that offenders who are employed within six weeks of leaving prison have a reoffending rate…03 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment: Ex-offenders20. What steps her Department is taking to help support ex-offenders into employment.03 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Earlier this week, I attended the launch of the Independent Venue Community, which is a charity aiming to bring community activity into night-time music venues when they are…22 May 2025HANSARDSpending Review: Economic GrowthWhether it is the Marine Lake Events Centre, the Enterprise Arcade or the new Market Quarter in my Southport constituency, my town has benefited from state-led investment in…20 May 2025HANSARDSpending Review: Economic Growth10. What steps she is taking through the spending review to help increase levels of economic growth.20 May 2025HANSARDCrown Court: Reducing the BacklogOn the topic of backlogs across the justice system, the Ministry of Justice’s successful campaign to recruit more magistrates is stretching the capacity of local training…08 May 2025HANSARDCrown Court: Reducing the Backlog2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce the Crown court backlog.08 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationI agree completely. The £70 uplift that the recovery firms are charging is indefensible. For repeat offenders in the industry, there needs to be a statutory code of practice. It…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. The Government were elected back in July on a mandate to put more money into working people’s pockets. However, almost…06 May 2025