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HANSARD Business of the HouseDoes the Leader of the House agree that it is about time we had a further debate or a statement from the Government regarding the women who have been affected by the state pension…05 Sept 2019HANSARDMental Health: Young PeopleReferrals to child mental health units from primary schools for pupils aged 11 and under have risen by nearly 50% in three years. BBC research last week also found that primary…23 Jul 2019HANSARD Body Image and Mental HealthLet me start by welcoming the Minister to the Front Bench. I am glad that she is still in her post, and I sincerely hope that this is not her last appearance at the Dispatch Box…23 Jul 2019HANSARDNon-invasive Precision Cancer TherapiesI thank the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) and my hon. Friend the Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) for securing this debate and the Backbench Business…18 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Passengers across the north of England are wondering which has been delayed the longest—the northern powerhouse, or their next train. Will the Prime Minister and her legendary…17 Jul 2019HANSARD Nazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI, too, thank the Minister for his tone this afternoon, but may I press him to agree, no ifs or buts, that when the incoming Prime Minister joins us, he must make Nazanin’s…17 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDewsbury Memories, a group that helps older sports fans who are suffering with dementia, was established by Allison Simpson after her beloved dad, Tony Boothroyd, was diagnosed…11 Jul 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ13. A dental practice in my constituency has this week been forced to close due to unfair NHS dental contracts, leaving yet another neighbourhood without any dental service at…10 Jul 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent was refused a home visit to assess her employment and support allowance entitlement, despite her GP having advised that her health needs absolutely necessitated…04 Jul 2019HANSARD World War Two: Polish ContributionWill the hon. Gentleman give way?02 Jul 2019HANSARD World War Two: Polish ContributionDziękuję. As the hon. Gentleman knows, my paternal grandfather was Polish; he served in the Polish merchant navy, which is what brought him to the UK. I would love to work with…02 Jul 2019HANSARDSixth-Form Students: FundingThe Government’s own review of tertiary education said that there was no justification for funding 18-year-olds in sixth forms or colleges at a lower rate than 17-year-olds and…24 Jun 2019HANSARDMental Health ServicesThis week, the Children’s Society published research to show that more than 110,000 children and young people were turned away from mental health services because their problems…18 Jun 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: Government Funding19. The local government funding settlement did nothing to tackle the crippling financial pressure on councils following eight years of austerity. Will the Secretary of State tell…17 Jun 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseA constituent of mine is in the process of applying for a visa, but she has experienced technical problems online and is attempting to resolve the issue by phone. It would appear…06 Jun 2019HANSARD Sure Start: IFS ReportI remember a conversation with a constituent who said her Sure Start centre literally saved her life. She was suffering from post-natal depression but she went to the centre and…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Small TownsMy hon. Friend and constituency neighbour is making an excellent speech. Does she agree that it is often the low-level antisocial behaviour that is an absolute blight on…05 Jun 2019HANSARDInterim NHS People PlanWe’ll see.05 Jun 2019HANSARDNational Minimum Wage Naming SchemeWith record numbers of people struggling with in-work poverty, this Government should be doing everything they can to reverse this shameful record. Instead, they are removing…04 Jun 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseLast Saturday, I attended a community iftar at the Salfia centre in Dewsbury. It was a fabulous evening with people from all walks of life coming together to understand and…23 May 2019