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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. There are now more than 84,000 people on universal credit in Birmingham, including more than 9,000 in my constituency. They include large numbers of disabled, unemployed and…27 Jan 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Access to Legal Aid16. What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on universal credit claims and access to legal aid.01 Jul 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Access to Legal AidSolicitors in my constituency have told me that the DWP is refusing to supply written confirmation in the precise legal format that is required for legal aid applications made by…01 Jul 2019HANSARDWorkplace Discrimination12. What steps she is taking to reduce workplace discrimination against people from black and ethnic minority communities.12 Jun 2019HANSARDWorkplace DiscriminationI thank the Minister for her answer, but 35% of black and ethnic minority workers in the west midlands have been encouraged to adopt a western work name by their boss at least…12 Jun 2019HANSARD EducationI spoke about RSE and the issues relating to it most recently in a Westminster Hall debate. It is fair to say that that speech gained quite a social media reaction, and the past…20 Mar 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationNo, because I wish to give other hon. Members time to make their speeches. It has been a real problem for parents to get a fair hearing about genuinely held religious conviction…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationWill the Minister give way?25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationMy right hon. Friend has been attempting to reconcile conflicting interest groups in his constituency, as he will discuss later. He is right that most cases in our constituencies…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationI appreciate the Minister’s comments about how schools are expected to behave as a result of the new guidance, but he has still not addressed the material point about what happens…25 Feb 2019HANSARDRelationships and Sex EducationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship in this debate, Mrs Moon. The turnout of hon. Members from across the House is testament to its importance. It is a little…25 Feb 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) ActThe Prime Minister said this morning, in setting up today’s vote, that we—that is to say Parliament—must not “let the country down”. The real tragedy is that ever since the Prime…15 Jan 2019