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HANSARD Non-commissioned Exempt AccommodationI would like to begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Ladywood (Shabana Mahmood) for her excellent contribution and for securing the Westminster Hall debate…23 Feb 2022HANSARDSupported Exempt AccommodationI thank the Minister for giving way. Does he agree that councils across the country need regulations so that they can take action against rogue operators? My hon. Friend the…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSupported Exempt AccommodationWill the Minister give way?09 Feb 2022HANSARD Oil and Gas Producers: Windfall TaxOver the past few months, I have been approached by numerous constituents in Birmingham, Hall Green who have expressed serious concern over the affordability of their fuel bills.…01 Feb 2022HANSARD Access to GP AppointmentsMany of my constituents, and constituents across the country, are concerned about how quickly they can get face-to-face appointments, especially those mentioned earlier: the…12 Jan 2022HANSARD Neighbourhood Policing: West MidlandsWill the Minister explain why £175 million has been taken from west midlands policing since 2010, resulting in 2,200 fewer officers on the street? Giving back 800 officers does…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Neighbourhood Policing: West MidlandsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I would like to thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham, Erdington (Jack Dromey) for securing the debate. I…14 Dec 2021HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillOn that point about convictions and the police, does the right hon. Gentleman agree that the police need more resources to tackle and eradicate modern slavery?08 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanOn the point about connecting communities, does my hon. Friend agree that HS2 was not just about building track, building stations or reducing journey times; it was more about…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateWhat advice does the Secretary of State have for our constituents who have not been able to visit their loved ones in times of illness, death or for a family event like a wedding…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Rail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanDoes my hon. Friend agree that HS2 was supposed to be about connecting the entire country and achieving a fairer and more balanced country as a result? This disintegrated rail…08 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Have him as your guest.02 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that more needs to be done to address youth unemployment and apprenticeships?02 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)Compare high unemployment with the youth unemployment in core cities. The opportunities and pathways available to those young people are almost non-existent. Where local…02 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)The hon. Member mentioned jobs in her constituency. I am aware that fishing is a significant sector in Great Grimsby. Will there be a T-level in fishing or swimming?02 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I take great exception to the word “brand” being used for the BTEC. The BTEC is not a brand; it is a qualification achieved by those who do not want to pursue an academic route.…02 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)On the issue of quality, lawyers make a lot of money from the word “reasonable”. Similarly, how do you define quality? I challenge anyone to do that.02 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)In my industry of engineering and where I come from, there is a saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.02 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that a quality BTEC qualification would lead to skills and jobs? We should be focusing on BTECs, which have a good history, rather than getting rid of…02 Dec 2021HANSARD Palestine: Road Map to PeaceI agree with the comments my hon. Friend makes on the two-state solution. As I have said, it is possible that a two-state solution can be a means of progress if Palestine is…17 Nov 2021