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HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI agree with the hon. Member, which is why I have raised the issue of national insurance on a couple of occasions. In fact, Jasmine House, which supports women who are the victims…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Leader of the Opposition said: “The Labour party has adopted the APPG definition of ‘Islamophobia’. The same APPG report said that…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI thank the Minister for her statement and for bringing this debate to the Chamber. As has already been mentioned, there have been some powerful contributions today, none more so…09 Jan 2025HANSARD PlaygroundsIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Lewell-Buck, and I thank the hon. Member for Bournemouth East (Tom Hayes) for securing this debate on the…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Employer National Insurance Contributions: CharitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Isle of Wight East (Joe Robertson) for bringing this important debate to Westminster Hall. I…07 Jan 2025HANSARDFloodingAs Members from all parts of the House have already mentioned, one of the major causes of flooding is the blockage of our drainage systems and gulleys. Unfortunately, many…06 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbusePerpetrators of sexual crimes must face the full force of the law, regardless of their race, their religion or their nationality, but an overseas bad-faith actor is using truly…06 Jan 2025HANSARDDiscrimination Against Ethnic MinoritiesI recently met a group of women from Bangladeshi origins in my constituency who are desperately trying to find work, which is not easy, especially after the decimation of the…18 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportIn July, this country overwhelmingly voted for a change, but it is getting more of the same—more failure and more austerity. Nothing has changed apart from the excuses. It is no…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI totally agree with the hon. Member that GP services are already on their knees, and this is going to further increase their despondency. It will give them no confidence…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI refer the Committee to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as an optometrist. I will speak to amendment 7, which stands in my name, which calls for GP…17 Dec 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineI certainly agree, and I fear that too. We of course welcome the cessation of 9% of arms licences to Israel, but that falls woefully short of what is required. Thirty out of 350…16 Dec 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Harris. I thank the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for securing this vital debate. I also thank Sandra Downs for…16 Dec 2024HANSARDGambling-related Crime: Support for Victims12. What steps her Department is taking through the criminal justice system to help support victims of gambling-related crimes.10 Dec 2024HANSARDGambling-related Crime: Support for VictimsI welcome that response from the Minister. Gambling addiction destroys lives. In fact, on average, 496 gambling-related suicides occur every year. It is not just the lives of the…10 Dec 2024HANSARDPrimary School Breakfast ClubsRecently I met my constituent Farhan Adam, a winner of headmaster of the year, who lamented the fact that he spends more time addressing issues such as food insecurity than doing…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseRecent figures suggest that approximately 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK, and that number will go up. Many of those people reside in care homes, while others…05 Dec 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ8. Every day, pensioners in my Leicester South constituency are emailing me with one word: “frightened.” Susan, who has pulmonary fibrosis, wrote:“During winter I rarely go out…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDI thank the hon. Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing this vital debate on a subject that is of concern to many of my constituents. Education is a fundamental right for…03 Dec 2024HANSARDSocial Housing SupplyI am sure that the House agrees that affordable housing is important. However, my experience in Leicester South is that all too often it is provided in new developments, as homes…02 Dec 2024