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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. In April, a first-tier tribunal decided that the Home Office had incorrectly applied its own rules and that my constituent, Mr Simon Hagos, should indeed be joined by his…05 Sept 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI am sure that many in the Chamber will have found last night’s ITV programmes eye-catching. We sat through some of Britain’s most surreal and melodramatic reality TV. I hope it…18 Jul 2022HANSARDAmbulance Services and National Heatwave EmergencyIn June, a 59-year-old man collapsed in the west midlands, going into cardiac arrest. Neighbours called an ambulance, but it took 90 minutes for one to arrive—six times longer…13 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Minister for Equalities to her place. She sure has a lot to catch up on, whether that is finally addressing LGBT+ hate crime or finally publishing a women’s health…13 Jul 2022HANSARDAccess to GP Services and NHS DentistryIt goes without saying that GP surgeries play an essential role in our communities and in our NHS. They are often the first port of call for anyone in need of medical help, and it…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Community PharmaciesIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Gary. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bootle (Peter Dowd) for securing this important debate. He gave a detailed…21 Jun 2022HANSARDWomen’s Health StrategyTo be clear, the backlog is not caused just by covid. Figures published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists shows that the number of women waiting over 12…08 Jun 2022HANSARDNeighbourhood PlansDoes the hon. Gentleman acknowledge that there is somebody from the Opposition who has come to support today’s debate, and to show Labour’s position on supporting planning and…07 Jun 2022HANSARDNeighbourhood PlansNo.07 Jun 2022HANSARDNeighbourhood PlansThe hon. Gentleman is making an important point about ensuring that residents are empowered and listened to with regard to local plans. In my constituency, areas such as Eastern…07 Jun 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIn the interests of transparency, I declare that I am a trustee of the wonderful Albany theatre, which is a cornerstone of my city of Coventry. It does such wonderful work with…26 May 2022HANSARDEconomy UpdateFor months now, I have been telling the Chancellor about the financial struggles that many families in my constituency of Coventry North West have been facing. This autumn,…26 May 2022HANSARDFly-tipping and Illegal DumpingMy hon. Friend is making an important point about just how much fly-tipping there is across her constituency. It is also a massive issue in my constituency, whether in Radford,…24 May 2022HANSARDAchieving Economic GrowthToday, I wish to focus on three key issues. The first is the cost of living crisis, which is the No. 1 issue facing the country. My constituents in Coventry North West have…18 May 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogsI, too, thank the passport office staff. I am sure the Minister will be all too aware that the passport processing crisis is not new. One of my constituents has been waiting…27 Apr 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesI agree. My hon. Friend makes an important point. We need more funding for cancer research across all cancers. His medical team did everything they could to save Ben but, in the…26 Apr 2022HANSARDChildhood Cancer OutcomesThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I would like to start by thanking the hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage) and the Backbench Business Committee for bringing forward this…26 Apr 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseCoventry’s time as city of culture will come to a close this May. It has encouraged thousands of young people to celebrate Coventry’s rich heritage; a whole host of art…31 Mar 2022HANSARDPeople with Down SyndromeI, too, want to associate myself with the comments about the hon. Member for Bridgend (Dr Wallis). A constituent recently contacted me about her struggle with the cost of living…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Ockenden ReportLet me start by paying tribute to all the families affected, and thanking Donna Ockenden and her team for their recommendations. More midwives are leaving the profession than are…30 Mar 2022