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HANSARD Blackpool Airport and Levelling UpI thank my hon. Friend and neighbour for his intervention. He has been a brilliant friend and advocate of Blackpool airport over many years, and during his work as aviation…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Blackpool Airport and Levelling UpI beg to move, That this House has considered Blackpool airport and the role of commercial passenger flights in levelling up. It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr…15 Mar 2022HANSARDChildren’s Social Care16. What steps he is taking to help improve children’s social care.14 Mar 2022HANSARDChildren’s Social CareWe know that the first 1,001 days of a child’s life are the most influential on their health, wellbeing and opportunities throughout the rest of their lives. This is even more…14 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Amazing Graze charity in Blackpool is leading the way in tackling homelessness with an innovative project of converting a double-decker bus into a mobile shelter for those…10 Mar 2022HANSARD Refugees from UkraineThis country has a proud history of providing sanctuary to those fleeing for their lives, and I welcome the various routes we have made available to those displaced from Ukraine.…10 Mar 2022HANSARDRussia’s Attack on UkraineI commend my right hon. Friend for the way in which she has worked with cultural and sporting bodies to ostracise Russia. The premier league is one of this country’s best cultural…03 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Secretary of State update the House on the plans for a UK-Israel innovation summit and free trade agreement, following her recent visit?03 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government’s decision to reduce air passenger duty on return domestic flights is a huge boost for regional aviation and will make it easier to restore commercial passenger…03 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Our failure to stop tens of thousands of illegal immigrants crossing the English channel in the last few years has resulted in them being accommodated in hotels, often in…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Post Office: Horizon Compensation ArrangementsSadly, some of those who have suffered so much are no longer alive to see justice served. Will the Minister do all in his power to ensure that the full inquiry reports back as…24 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill my right hon. Friend update the House on the cross-departmental work to tackle illegal immigration across the English channel, and specifically the plans for the…24 Feb 2022HANSARD Recognition of the State of PalestineToday’s motion asks the UK Government to undermine their commitment to the peace process by predetermining the outcome of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Some…24 Feb 2022HANSARDNuclear PowerSpringfields nuclear fuel manufacturing facility employs hundreds of people on the Fylde coast. I thank the Minister for recently visiting the facility and for his personal…22 Feb 2022HANSARD Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [Lords]My right hon. Friend is making an excellent speech and I commend him on tabling this new clause. Does he agree that the BDS movement has consistently opposed efforts from Israelis…22 Feb 2022HANSARDNuclear Power5. What steps he is taking to deliver new nuclear power.22 Feb 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Reforming our broken asylum system and tackling illegal immigration is in part dependent on reforming the Human Rights Act. The British people expect action on the issue, so…08 Feb 2022HANSARDElective Care Recovery in EnglandBlackpool was one of the first areas to receive additional funding to tackle the NHS covid backlog, and this funding is already making a difference on the ground for my…07 Feb 2022HANSARDBenefits System: Fraudulent Activity14. What steps she is taking to tackle fraudulent activity in the benefits system.07 Feb 2022HANSARDBenefits System: Fraudulent ActivityThe vast majority of my constituents work hard and pay their taxes. They rightly expect the welfare state to be there to support them if they need it, but understandably they have…07 Feb 2022