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HANSARD Intimidation in Public LifeI thank the hon. Gentleman sincerely for bringing this important debate. A lot of the abuse goes under the radar. I was slightly hesitant even to stand up and talk in the debate,…21 May 2019HANSARD Intimidation in Public LifeI agree that it is important that we reflect on the internal processes we have in this place to deal with such abuse, but does the hon. Gentleman agree that we need to see a much…21 May 2019HANSARD Billy McNeill MBEThe hon. Gentleman and I have discussed this outside the Chamber, but I am proud to have a strong familial link with the legend Billy McNeill. My grandma, who was of Lithuanian…20 May 2019HANSARDDefinition of IslamophobiaMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that, if we are to tackle Islamophobia and other hate crime, we must ensure that the social media companies take their…16 May 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseSome years ago, Dianne Watkinson created the Crowlees Hoppa walking bus. Last Friday, I joined Dianne, other volunteers and the children to walk to their lovely school. The scheme…16 May 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryYou don’t say.09 May 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast night I received a Facebook message from somebody I know. I just want to read out a little part of it, if I may: “Dear Paula, I was wondering if you have had any experience…09 May 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryI am sorry that I cannot stay for the whole debate but, prompted by my hon. Friend’s excellent work in this area, I recently visited the Second Chance Headway Centre in Wakefield,…09 May 2019HANSARDTV Licences for Over-75sThe Government claim to care about loneliness, but the issue of TV licences is a significant worry for my over-75 population. It is within the Government’s gift to say that they…08 May 2019HANSARDNHS Mental Health Services (University/College Students)Universities UK has warned that it simply cannot keep expanding to fill the gaps left by inadequate funding for NHS services, after university spending on mental health services…07 May 2019HANSARD Places of Worship: Security FundingI, too, would welcome clarity on the application criteria and on the allocation of funds. I know that Ramadan has only just started, but may I gently say to the Home Secretary…07 May 2019HANSARD Rape Victims: Disclosure of EvidenceMany years ago, I worked for the police in a criminal justice capacity. My role included supporting the victims of sexual offences, including rape. The brave survivors are…29 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseOver the bank holiday period, there were two major moorland fires close to my constituency and one major fire in my constituency. One heroic firefighter took to social media to…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Government Mandate for the NHSAlways do. I worked in it for 17 years.25 Apr 2019HANSARD Government Mandate for the NHSWriting his speech for the leadership!25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. The number of recorded child sexual abuse offences increased by 178% between March 2007 and March 2017. Can the Minister explain how his Government’s substantial cuts to the…23 Apr 2019HANSARDHormone Pregnancy TestsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Time has not been a healer in this case. We need to understand what has happened and we need to get answers for the affected groups. The…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Sri LankaUndoubtedly, questions will need to be answered and lessons will need to be learned, but today is not the day for that. Will the Foreign Secretary therefore reassure the House…23 Apr 2019HANSARDHormone Pregnancy TestsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. Like other hon. Members, I sincerely thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton South East (Yasmin Qureshi) for…23 Apr 2019HANSARDHormone Pregnancy TestsThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very important point, which gives further credibility to the view that the review by the expert working group was completely insufficient. One…23 Apr 2019