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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.15 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsData from the Office for National Statistics shows that 25.3% of women are economically inactive, compared with 18.4% of men. Many women say that access to flexible working could…15 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q On heritage, the Bill gives fans say over club colours and club crest, but the ultimate say on club names stays with the FA. That is based on existing FA rules, if I am correct?…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (First sitting)Q I will summarise my question, so each of you can reply about the state of the game report. How important is it? Are there any specific topics you think it should cover? Should…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Yes. David Newton: We introduced the rule about 10 to 15 years ago, and the rule actually gives the FA Council the final approval of a name change to a club in the top tiers of…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q Can you give us an insight into why clubs benefit from having greater measures on equality, diversity and inclusion? Niall Couper: When we look at that area, when Tracey Crouch…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q Can you give us a bit more of an explanation as to why fans are not given any say over names in these rules? David Newton: In club playing names?14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q How do you think EDI can be best incorporated into the regulator’s regime without going out of the scope of the Bill? Niall Couper: When you look at it, there are a couple of…14 May 2024HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (Second sitting)Q When you are collating those opinions to make important decisions such as that, how do you ensure that it is as accessible to fans as possible, and that there is a genuine…14 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Government’s latest panic measures to deal with the prison capacity crisis, including expanding the early release scheme to 10 weeks, have simply fuelled the probation…14 May 2024HANSARDFuture of Steelmaking11. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the future of the steelmaking industry in Wales.08 May 2024HANSARDFuture of SteelmakingThe sustainability of domestic automotive manufacturing is vital to the future prosperity of Luton’s local economy, so what discussions has the Secretary of State had with the…08 May 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingI thank you for your chairship, Sir Robert, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for leading this important debate. I am pleased to speak again on…29 Apr 2024HANSARDPrimary Care: Patient Access21. What steps she is taking to improve patient access to primary care.23 Apr 2024HANSARDPrimary Care: Patient AccessI have listened to the Minister’s comments, but the number of patients per GP in the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes area is nearly 25% higher than the national average.…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI am very pleased to finally be able to speak in today’s historic debate. A new independent football regulator is an important development, coming as a result of dysfunction in…23 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Over 1,000 families in Luton South are stuck in temporary accommodation, with wait times ranging from three to nine months for a one-bed property to eight to nine years for a…22 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Prime Minister has said that he would hold a general election in June or July if the results of May’s election were not that bad for his party. May I ask the Leader of the…18 Apr 2024HANSARDDisinformation in ElectionsThe committee has had recent discussions with the Electoral Commission on the matters raised. The commission recognises the risks posed to the integrity of elections by…18 Apr 2024HANSARDIntegrity of ElectionsI will bring the report to the attention of the Electoral Commission. The commission has said that it takes all possible steps within the current regulatory framework to prevent…18 Apr 2024