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HANSARDFootball Association and Bet365Child gambling addiction has doubled since 2017 and, shockingly, around 70,000 children are said to be at risk. Is the Minister concerned that this deal will make the situation…09 Jan 2020HANSARD Debate on the AddressThe Queen’s Speech mentioned a sentencing Bill. Will that include provision for increasing the sentence for causing death by dangerous driving from 14 years to life imprisonment?…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the Addressrose —19 Dec 2019HANSARD School Uniform CostsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard, and to follow the hon. Member for Henley (John Howell). I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon…05 Nov 2019HANSARD School Uniform CostsI believe that the Welsh Government used powers provided in the Education Act 2002 and the Education and Inspections Act 2006, which were passed under a Labour Government, to…05 Nov 2019HANSARDPrescription Costs: Health OutcomesWith one in three arthritis sufferers missing out on at least one prescription due to cost, what can the Minister say to the pensioner in Barnsley who has had their pension cut,…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Leaving the EU: Workers’ RightsAs one of the Labour MPs who have worked in good faith to find common ground—a compromise, even—over Brexit, I was disappointed to read the leaked documents. Further to the…29 Oct 2019HANSARDEndometriosis Workplace SupportI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on securing this incredibly important debate. One in five women will suffer from this disease, and it has been shown that, as that story…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Bus Services: CumbriaI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this important debate. I represent a constituency with many similar challenges to those he is talking about in Cumbria; it is a…29 Oct 2019HANSARDGovernment Plan for Net Zero EmissionsThe hon. Lady is being very generous with her time. Does she agree that we should call on local authorities, which have huge purchasing power and local influence, to take action?…08 Oct 2019HANSARDAutomatic Release from Prison on LicenceThe Secretary of State is aware of my constituent Jackie Wileman, who was hit and killed by four men driving a stolen heavy goods vehicle. They had nearly 100 convictions between…08 Oct 2019HANSARDOperation Midland Independent ReportIn the past year, there has been a 27% decrease in convictions for rape. Only 2% of reported rapes end in a conviction, so does the Minister share my concern that the…07 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that there is no mandate in this place for no deal, just as there is no mandate for remain? In that spirit, will he and those on the shadow Front Bench…04 Sept 2019HANSARD Education FundingWe in Barnsley have lost nearly a third of our teaching assistants and school support staff. As a former teacher, I am aware of the vital job that they do, but the Secretary of…03 Sept 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Jackie Wileman was killed by a stolen lorry. The four men responsible had 100 convictions between them, yet will only serve between five and seven years. It is now…25 Jul 2019HANSARD Access to Pension CreditFurther to that point, does my hon. Friend agree that it is quite concerning that the figure nationally for those entitled to pension credit but not claiming it is 40%? Meanwhile,…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Female Offender Strategy: One Year OnI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate and on the speech she is making. On that point, women are disproportionately represented in the prosecution of offences such…24 Jul 2019HANSARDBritish SteelFollowing on from the Secretary of State’s answer, he may recall the Defence Secretary saying that “we can and must buy British.” Does he agree that one way to do this would be to…24 Jul 2019HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceMy constituent understood that his case with the Child Support Agency was closed on agreement in 2003, and there had been no attempt to collect any moneys for the past 16 years.…23 Jul 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am encouraging local schoolchildren to take part.18 Jul 2019