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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOf the 61 areas chosen by Government Ministers for the new towns fund, 60 were in Conservative-held constituencies. May we have a debate in Government time on this scandal?15 Oct 2020HANSARDWater Companies: Leaks and WastageA study by the National Audit Office shows that some parts of England will run out of water by 2040. Does the Minister agree that the targets set by the Department to cut water…15 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]I know that the hon. Lady speaks with great experience as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on fisheries, and I am sure that, like me, she will be aware that for every…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. We have tried to make our amendments devolution-friendly, but we hope that our colleagues in the devolved Administrations will see…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend for making that important point. She is right: the Government like to call themselves a global ocean champion, but we want that same commitment back home,…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Gentleman for his important point. I am sure he will be interested to know that the British Ports Association does indeed support Labour’s amendments this…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]I absolutely agree. My hon. Friend makes an important point. I know that she is a hard-working campaigner for the fishing industry that benefits her community in Hull. That is why…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]I rise to speak to the amendments that stand in my name and the name of the shadow Environment Secretary, my hon. Friend the Member for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport (Luke…13 Oct 2020HANSARD Fisheries Bill [Lords]Eight—I stand corrected. Eight jobs are created on land for every one job at sea. The hon. Lady will see that there is a clear benefit. That is what amendment 1 speaks to.13 Oct 2020HANSARDExams: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer, and it is of course a great pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Lewisham West and Penge (Ellie…12 Oct 2020HANSARDExams: Covid-19Will the hon. Gentleman give way?12 Oct 2020HANSARDExams: Covid-19Will the hon. Gentleman give way?12 Oct 2020HANSARDExams: Covid-19The Minister said that students should receive the fairest grade, but 63% of pupils in Barnsley had their grades downgraded, compared with 40% nationally, while many private…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Flooding: StaffordshireIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I thank and pay tribute to the hon. Member for Stafford (Theo Clarke) for securing this important debate. She spoke…07 Oct 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseEvery year in Barnsley, we lose nearly 700 lives to cancer, and in the UK we are facing a huge backlog in cancer screening tests and treatment after the covid-19 lockdown. Can we…24 Sept 2020HANSARDAccess to JusticeWhat assessment he has made of the effect of the backlog of cases in HM Courts and Tribunals Service on access to justice.22 Sept 2020HANSARDAccess to JusticeThe majority of court cases have been moved from Barnsley and are taking place in Sheffield, increasing the likelihood of losing witnesses and, in some cases, victims.…22 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19Sadly, the reason we are facing greater restrictions is that the Government have failed to establish an effective testing system. My constituent was not able to access a test for…22 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThis year private schools saw their proportion of top A-level grades double. Does the Leader of the House accept that it is a disgrace that 60% of young people at Barnsley College…17 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing White PaperTwo years ago, my constituent Jackie Wileman was killed by four known criminals who stole a heavy goods vehicle. Those men had 100 convictions between them. The Lord Chancellor…16 Sept 2020