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HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillObviously, there is concern about the increase in this trade that we may see in parts of the United Kingdom. I have two questions for the Minister. First, how will she monitor the…25 Jan 2023HANSARDAmbulance Services: StrikesWe have just heard in the Health and Social Care Committee that on strike days there was a drop in service demand, but also value added by the increased clinical support,…24 Jan 2023HANSARD Prepayment MetersThe scrutiny and support that the Minister says the energy companies should be putting in place is not happening, so there is no point in hiding behind the words because 600,000…23 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillIt is an honour to be a Unite and GMB member—I point to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests—as well as the former head of health at Unite, negotiating level…16 Jan 2023HANSARDFamily Hubs and Start for Life ProgrammeSince the publication of the independent review of children’s social care, which will also improve the use of family hubs, hundreds of children have been taken into care while…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Ukraine: UpdateI thank the Defence Secretary for his full exposition of the military aid that he is providing. It is so important that Ukrainians have the most advanced systems at their…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Secretary of State has never negotiated a minimum service agreement in the NHS. I have. The…16 Jan 2023HANSARD Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for your guidance. I will rephrase what I was saying. The reality is that safe agreements are negotiated between the staff and the employers. That…16 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Execution of Alireza AkbariI add my condolences to the family of Mr Akbari at this very sad time. I cannot see why the Secretary of State is delaying proscribing the regime in Iran and call on him to do so…16 Jan 2023HANSARDIranI am grateful for this debate. I wish to put on record my commitment to women, life and freedom. I condemn all human rights abuses, particularly of those protesting in Iran who…12 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseFurther to the question asked by my right hon. Friend the Member for Leeds Central (Hilary Benn), 600,000 people last year were put on to prepayment meters. It is expected that…12 Jan 2023HANSARD NHS: Long-term StrategyWe have seen 13 years of failure in social care, with promises made and nothing ever delivered. There are now 165,000 social care vacancies, which is why the NHS is logjammed.…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Hall Green (Tahir Ali). Once a successful, proud British enterprise in the hands of the British public, Royal Mail is…10 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsSpeed is compromising scrutiny in the magistrates court when it comes to the issuing of warrants to fit prepayment meters. In one court, 496 cases were signed off in just 3…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Industrial ActionI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. With the Royal College of Emergency Medicine highlighting more than 300 excess deaths every single week, where…10 Jan 2023HANSARD SnaresI am grateful for the hon. Member’s question. My friend from North Yorkshire, the right hon. Member for Scarborough and Whitby (Sir Robert Goodwill), made the case in talking…09 Jan 2023HANSARD SnaresWill the Minister set a timeframe for when she will bring her piece of work to a conclusion and therefore move forward with legislation, hopefully to bring in a ban, which is what…09 Jan 2023HANSARDPotentially Unsuitable Development ProposalsHappy new year, Mr Speaker. York is becoming unrecognisable as developers are building not only luxury student accommodation but luxury apartments across our city when we…09 Jan 2023HANSARD SnaresIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Vickers. I am grateful to be able to speak in today’s debate, not least because the petition is signed by 102,616 people,…09 Jan 2023HANSARDNHS Winter PressuresStaff retention in both the health sector and the social care sector is at the heart of this crisis, but staff cannot be retained if they are not paid and, if they are not paid…09 Jan 2023