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HANSARDJobcentre PlusThe challenge that jobcentres in Kendal and the rest of Cumbria face, as well as getting people back into work, is the fact that our workforce in Westmorland is far too small. The…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastLike others, I recently had the sobering experience of meeting some of the hostage families. One person described how his brother had seen his wife, the mother of their new baby,…07 Oct 2024HANSARDHelme Chase Maternity UnitI rise to present a petition on behalf of 2,200 of my constituents on, and indeed against, the temporary closure of Helme Chase maternity unit at Westmorland general hospital.…09 Sept 2024HANSARDLevel 3 Vocational PathwaysThe Secretary of State is absolutely right that the previous Government botched the roll-out of T-levels. In particular, the failure to deliver the T-level in hospitality and…09 Sept 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon: RedressI thank the Secretary of State for sight of the statement and, indeed, for his decision to come to the House at this early stage to update us on progress. I think it is worth…09 Sept 2024HANSARDIndustrial StrategyA successful industrial strategy obviously has to include a wise workforce strategy. In the lakes and dales of Westmorland, the workforce is far too small for our needs and is…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Sheep FarmingI welcome the hon. Gentleman to the House and, as the MP for England’s second-largest constituency, I praise him for making a great speech on an important topic. He mentioned…04 Sept 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ15. In the past five years, there have been 10 fatal accidents on the A66 along the short stretch in the Eden valley in Westmorland. In our community, we are naturally deeply…04 Sept 2024HANSARDInward Investment: Fiscal StepsInvestment in our rural economy must focus heavily on rewarding our farmers for the food they produce and the environment they protect. The last Government ringfenced £2.4 billion…03 Sept 2024HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeAt least four of my constituents still live with the consequences of this scandal. Among them is a resident of Kendal who lost her daughter due to infected blood products. She has…02 Sept 2024HANSARDCommunity CohesionIn Westmorland, we have a story that has underpinned cohesion for decades. That is the true story of the Windermere children. In August 1945, almost half the children who survived…02 Sept 2024HANSARDNet Zero: Cost-Benefit AnalysisCommunities in Westmorland cannot afford for us not to be reducing carbon emissions. I think of communities such as Kirkby Stephen, Appleby and Kendal, all of which are listed as…21 May 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your guidance this afternoon, Mr Deputy Speaker. I also will seek to be brief and will principally speak to the two amendments in my name. Let me…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandAcross the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland, there are 90,000 of our fellow human beings who have arrived in the UK since March last year and are in limbo—their claims…14 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandThat’s your job!14 May 2024HANSARDEmployment LevelsMay I add to the tribute paid by the hon. Member for South East Cornwall (Mrs Murray) to my friend Colin Breed, who served South East Cornwall with great dignity before her? I…13 May 2024HANSARD AgricultureLike the official Opposition Front-Bench team, we do not seek to oppose this SI, not least because we do not want to give the Government any excuses to be slower in the roll-out…13 May 2024HANSARD AgricultureAs I said, our landscape in the Lake district is crafted by many hands, including sheep. I am deeply concerned that we may see the complete destocking of some of our fells. There…13 May 2024HANSARD DefenceI endorse what the right hon. Gentleman is saying and echo his support for the Government’s backing of Ukraine. Does he agree that perhaps over the last 25 years, across both…07 May 2024HANSARDMental Resilience in Young People: Sports and PESport, PE and outdoor education have a huge impact on building resilience among young people, helping them to gain a love of learning as well as the outdoors, which can be great…29 Apr 2024