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HANSARDPension Schemes: UK Investment IncentivesThe Government have to date taken £4.4 billion from the mineworkers’ pension scheme. The then cross-party Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee concluded that the…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education SettingsI was a teacher at a secondary school when the Building Schools for the Future funding was cut by the Conservative-led Government in 2010. Has the Department for Education carried…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I recently asked the Minister for Immigration what the cost to the taxpayer was of painting over murals featuring cartoons designed to…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCredit Unions and the Cost of LivingThe Community First Credit Union in my constituency raised some issues with me about the operation of the eligible loan deduction scheme by the Department for Work and Pensions…18 Jul 2023HANSARDCredit Unions and the Cost of LivingI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate and making such a powerful speech. On that point, the Barnsley Chronicle stated that a report from the local council last…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Cost of Living: Private rented sectorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq, and to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Cynon Valley (Beth Winter). I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Defibrillators: Public AccessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Charles, and to follow the hon. Member for Tiverton and Honiton (Richard Foord), who made a really interesting speech. I like…04 Jul 2023HANSARD In-work PovertyI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. In Barnsley we have seen a tripling of demand for food banks. As he rightly points out, we did not have any 10 to…28 Jun 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsToday’s debate has illustrated the power, benefit and importance of local radio across the UK. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) on…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier this year, Capita experienced a cyber incident and data breach. Among the data potentially accessed, was information relating to members of the Mineworkers’ Pension…22 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Broadcasting in ScotlandIs there a reason why the Government will not go further and give longer-term security until 2040, as some campaign groups have called for?15 Jun 2023HANSARDLocal Radio Services: Discussions with BBCIt is one of the BBC’s public purposes to reflect, represent and serve diverse communities of all of the UK’s nations and regions, yet when deciding to change local radio…15 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Broadcasting in ScotlandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I congratulate the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart) on leading this important debate. I begin…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLocal councils work incredibly hard to support their communities. In the last decade, they have been under significant financial pressure, not least as we face the cost of living…15 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportThe end of life care that I spoke about in my contribution, which is so important, remains closed at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice; it is the one part of the hospice that has…14 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Paul Holmes) for securing this important debate and for his incredibly…14 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe non-surgical breast cancer service in South Yorkshire is facing a critical shortage of oncologists. The shortage is so severe that patients are being told to expect months…06 Jun 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill (Eighth sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for his clarification on the pronunciation of the acronym. I acknowledge the points he made. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by…23 May 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill (Seventh sitting)I appreciate the Minister’s comments and those of the hon. Member for Folkestone and Hythe. We have no issue with the monitoring of patterns; we wanted clarification on the…23 May 2023HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill (Seventh sitting)The clauses mirror somewhat the involvement of democratic engagement purposes on the recognised legitimate interests list. However, here, rather than giving elected…23 May 2023