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HANSARD EU: Withdrawal and Future Relationship (Motions)The hon. Gentleman is to be commended because, unlike Government Front Benchers, we are now looking at compromises and working together in the interests of the people. Let me push…01 Apr 2019HANSARDPolice Funding: Rural Areas19. Cumbria saw a 27% increase in crime last year—the third biggest increase in the country. With only eight police officers covering most of my constituency—an area the size of…01 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan the Secretary of State guarantee that not a penny of the £3.8 billion ring-fenced for agriculture in the proposed new scheme will be spent on schemes that are currently funded…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Railway Stations: AccessibilityStaveley station in my constituency, the first station in the Lake District national park, is accessible only by a 41-step staircase. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that one of the…27 Mar 2019HANSARD Local Government FundingThe hon. Lady is absolutely right to point out that the impact is felt beyond council staff and workers, and particularly on children and families. Will she reflect on the fact…27 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe north-west of England has only half the number of ambulances per head of population as London. In rural Cumbria, the situation is far worse. Will the Secretary of State agree…26 Mar 2019HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsThe hon. Gentleman is being generous in giving way. Does he agree, on the issue of school budgets, that there is an inequality between schools? The fact that schools are forced to…20 Mar 2019HANSARD Flooding in CumbriaI agree with all that the hon. Gentleman has said. He makes an important point, which is very significant to his constituents, but also to mine around Windermere lake. Residences…19 Mar 2019HANSARDSmall Business SupportSmall businesses and our high streets are hugely damaged by the closure of bank branches right across the country, which nets the banks, which we bailed out with taxpayers’ money,…19 Mar 2019HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation Victims: Criminal RecordsWith children’s services having faced a 49% cut in their early intervention funding, will the Minister explain how she thinks we will be able to intervene at an early stage to…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Flooding in CumbriaI beg to move, That this House has considered flooding in Cumbria. It is a huge pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone. I wish to speak about the situation with regard…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Flooding in CumbriaI thoroughly agree with all that the hon. Lady has said. The funding formula for Cumbria works massively against us in terms of both resilience and response to crises. I will talk…19 Mar 2019HANSARD Flooding in CumbriaYes, I agree, and I will come on to the need to treat Cumbria as a special case when it comes to flood funding allocation. We have a very long coast with many tidal estuaries,…19 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Agricultural Sector and Overseas GoodsDuring the BSE crisis of the 1990s, the foot and mouth outbreak of 2001 and the scare of 2007, even some members of the European Union took advantage of these crises to ban…14 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks and pass my condolences on to the families and loved ones of those who have been the victims of tragic crimes this week.…06 Mar 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 6 March.06 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingThe word “crisis” is overused in this place, for certain, but it feels very much as though the situation with school resources is a crisis. However, it is a crisis largely in…04 Mar 2019HANSARDFuture High Streets FundThe Government’s plans for a puny 2% digital tax on mega online firms that avoid paying their fair share is an insult to shops on the high street in towns such as Grange,…04 Mar 2019HANSARDSchool FundingAnd it really takes that. I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her remark, which of course comes from her experience. As I said, the other reason this issue has not been spoken…04 Mar 2019HANSARDEating Disorders Awareness WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bailey. I, too, pay tribute to the hon. Member for Angus (Kirstene Hair), who secured this debate and made an excellent…27 Feb 2019