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HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI have asked the Secretary of State on numerous occasions about antibody testing for immunocompromised people. His answer has been about antivirals for when people get covid. Has…13 Dec 2021HANSARDLegacy Benefits: People with Severe DisabilitiesThe DWP commissioned NatCen to undertake research on the uses of health and disability benefits. As my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins) eloquently…13 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech, and she is absolutely right—the Government talk about levelling up, but they are looking to level down in London. If the Government…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateLast week, I asked the Vaccines Minister whether the Government would allow immunocompromised people the opportunity to have antibody tests. She helpfully said that she would look…06 Dec 2021HANSARDPublic HealthWill the Minister give way?30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI thank the Minister for giving way. On the point of immunity, many people who are immunosuppressed are extremely worried. I have asked the Secretary of State on several occasions…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthIt is on that point.30 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateImmuno-compromised people continue to be worried: many still do not know whether the vaccination works on them. The OCTAVE—Observational Cohort Trial-T-cells Antibodies and…29 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. New research from the Disabled Children’s Partnership shows that nearly three quarters of disabled children and young people have seen their conditions regress in the pandemic…23 Nov 2021HANSARDDisabled People: Support in WorkI gave the Minister a straightforward policy ask with no additional financial commitment, so it is regrettable that she cannot do it straight away. However, clearly money is…08 Nov 2021HANSARDDisabled People: Support in WorkI would like to welcome the Minister to her new role. She will be aware that the disability pay and employment gap remains far too large. The figures might appear to show a…08 Nov 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ13. The universal credit cut is already hitting people hard. Even before the challenges of the pandemic, 39% of children in my constituency grew up in poverty. Deptford First, a…03 Nov 2021HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillJust to reiterate the point about Colette, Andy and Amanda, and the pain they are going through after losing their daughter, they then have to crowdfund money to try to make sure…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillWhen my constituents Andy and Amanda lost their daughter Colette, who was in the care of the state, they had an awful experience with the coroner service and had to crowdfund…26 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for People with DisabilitiesDisabled people, on average, face increased costs of £583 a month. Worryingly, the High Court case against the Government on the lack of a £20 uplift in legacy benefits has been…22 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWhat are the Secretary of State’s plans for communications with immunocompromised people who do not yet know how effective the vaccine is for them? As my right hon. Friend the…14 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt was disappointing that the Government chose to sneak out their disability strategy over the summer recess, meaning that we had no opportunity to question the Minister on its…13 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMinisters should be aware of the fears of immunocompromised people. Unlike the Health Secretary, I know that the Minister is aware of the OCTAVE study. Does he know when it will…22 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMany of the buildings in my constituency that have been found to have cladding defects, including Norfolk House, St Peters Gardens and Leeward Court, are under 18 metres and…19 Jul 2021HANSARDEconomic Recovery from Covid-19: Climate ActionWhat steps the Government are taking ahead of COP26 to promote (a) climate action and (b) a green recovery from the covid-19 pandemic.14 Jul 2021