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HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillSo what is domestic violence or abuse, and where do we get our ideas about it from? Often we see the same images and stereotypes on TV: housing estates, working-class families,…02 Oct 2019HANSARD Prime Minister's UpdateCan the Prime Minister please explain fully and clearly to the House and the nation exactly how getting on with Brexit honours the memory of our beloved colleague and sister, Jo…25 Sept 2019HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (First sitting)Q I have a friend who lobbies on this Bill on behalf of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. One thing we often discuss is the fact that people who are capable of committing unspeakable…23 Jul 2019HANSARDRural Areas: Access to Health CareIt has now been almost 18 months since health commissioners proposed that the two options for acute medical care in east Kent be put forward for public consultation. My…23 Jul 2019HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (First sitting)Q So you would be behind that, and you think it might prevent people from going on to do other things to people? Inspector O'Hara: I don’t know whether it would prevent that. We…23 Jul 2019HANSARDTV Licences for Over-75s11. If he will make it his policy to maintain free TV licences for the over-75s after 2020.04 Jul 2019HANSARDTV Licences for Over-75sIn my constituency of Canterbury, there are some 6,250 households at risk of losing their free TV licence. Why are the Government failing to live up to their responsibility to…04 Jul 2019HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill (First sitting)Q To expand that, parties will still have to wait a year before applying. In your opinions, is there a danger that that will exacerbate any existing abuse? Professor Trinder: That…02 Jul 2019HANSARDLocal Government EfficiencyIs the Secretary of State aware that 544 homes across Kent managed by East Kent Housing have not been regularly subjected to vital landlord gas safety assessments, and has he had…17 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration SystemOn Thursday night, a 17-year-old schoolboy visiting Canterbury from Germany was violently attacked in our city centre. He is now fighting for his life. I thank the Home Secretary…10 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q As I understand it, an important part of the work your organisations do is to trace where these animals may have come from, and the 19 listed are not native to the UK. Will the…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)Q We have heard today from the RSPCA, the British Veterinary Association, Freedom for Animals, Animal Defenders International, Born Free and PETA. Why do you think that they are…21 May 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No.2) Bill (First sitting)Q What is the panel’s opinion on the current state of wild animals in circuses? Are the guidelines being enforced strongly enough? Dr Ros Clubb: From the RSPCA’s perspective, we…21 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ5. As this is Mental Health Awareness Week, does the Prime Minister agree with the Labour party that it is time to scrap tests for pre-teenage children, such as SATS and, in…15 May 2019HANSARDEnvironment and Climate ChangeI am relieved and pleased that today my party is urging the Government to declare an environmental and climate emergency. It is our duty to do so on behalf of every citizen of not…01 May 2019HANSARDSchool FundingI should like to start by correcting a misunderstanding about my question to the Prime Minister during PMQs on 13 March. After letters and meetings with local headteachers, I…25 Apr 2019HANSARD South-Eastern Rail FranchiseFurther to his letter of 10 April in which the Under-Secretary of State assured Members that robust scrutiny would be used in this decision-making process, can he please reassure…23 Apr 2019HANSARDHome Ownership22. What assessment he has made of trends in the level of home ownership among under-45-year-olds since 2010.08 Apr 2019HANSARDHome OwnershipMany of my constituents are simply priced out of the housing market. Rental properties and mortgages are out of reach to all but the wealthiest, meaning that families who have…08 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ2. On Friday, some of the excellent headteachers in my constituency sent their pupils home with letters detailing to parents how their budgets have been slashed by 8% and how…13 Mar 2019