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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House may be aware that Hastings, St Leonards and some surrounding villages suffered the consequences of a burst water main over the bank holiday weekend,…09 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe Labour leader of the almost bankrupt Hastings Borough Council and several other Labour councillors resigned from the Labour party citing that the national Labour party has…24 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered the postcode lottery of funding for hospices; and calls on integrated care boards to urgently address the funding for…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI thank the hon. Member for his intervention, and I could not agree more; he is absolutely right.22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI do, and I will be coming to that a little later. The future of end of life care is uncertain, as increasing costs and demands are putting huge pressures on hospices and care…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI agree, and will come to that later in my speech. Demelza receives just 10% of its income from the children’s hospice grant, which ends in March 2025, and just 4% of its income…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI agree. It is important to point out that most hospices do not want 100% funding from the Government because they need the flexibility to do what they want. Fundraising is a…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingThis is the point of the debate: to work out what sort of funding models we need. ICBs also need to be given the freedom to assess the priorities in their local areas, but I take…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingThe hon. Gentleman raises a valuable point, which I am sure the Minister will take onboard.22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingIt is unfortunate that your ICB is not very good at all—22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingYes—my hon. Friend’s ICB is not very good. Obviously, leadership structure and a clear list of priorities is essential to deliver what the public need. The significant funding…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingFaith is important for so many people. Even for those without a faith, there is a spiritual aspect that needs to be looked after. My hon. Friend the Member for Darlington will…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI thank the members of the Backbench Business Committee for granting this important debate in this House, as well as all the Members who have spoken today and Hospice UK for their…22 Apr 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on securing this debate and introducing this Bill on animal welfare. I will keep my speech short because I…15 Mar 2024HANSARD Parents and Carers of Infants: SupportMy hon. Friend makes a valid point. Family hubs involve partnership working. I know that East Sussex family hubs partner with police, health and education, so they really do…12 Mar 2024HANSARD Parents and Carers of Infants: SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered information on support available for parents and carers of infants. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Henderson.…12 Mar 2024HANSARD Parents and Carers of Infants: SupportI agree with my hon. Friend. The wonderful thing is that we have so many voluntary organisations that do amazing work helping young mothers and parents with breast and infant…12 Mar 2024HANSARD Parents and Carers of Infants: SupportI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. The Bill is not specifically to do with childcare; it is also to do with the information given to parents and carers and prospective…12 Mar 2024HANSARD Parents and Carers of Infants: SupportI thank everyone who has attended this debate and made a contribution, showing support on this very important issue. I especially thank my right hon. Friend the Minister for her…12 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsHastings and Rye is a vibrant and dynamic place that is home to amazing and resilient tourism, retail and hospitality businesses, hundreds of small and medium-sized enterprises,…07 Mar 2024