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HANSARD Youth ServicesI am glad that we have had the opportunity to debate the positive impact that youth services have on our young people. Youth centres provide young people with safe spaces in which…24 Jul 2019HANSARDYouth ServicesI am delighted to see so many of my former Whips Office colleagues, including the Chief Whip, in the Chamber to hear me speak at the Dispatch Box for the first time—no pressure.…04 Jul 2019HANSARDLocal Housing AllowanceLocal housing allowance is supposed to cover the lowest 30% of market rents, but research by Shelter found that that is not possible in 97% of England. For example, in south-east…01 Jul 2019HANSARDLocal Housing Allowance7. What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of levels of local housing allowance.01 Jul 2019HANSARDSerious Youth ViolenceMy constituent Ben Lindsay recently set up Power the Fight, a charity that enables churches to become part of the solution to tackling youth violence. The period after school is…20 Jun 2019HANSARDSerious Youth Violence7. What steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle serious youth violence; and if she will make a statement.20 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ11. A high score of adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, increases an individual’s chances of having physical health issues or poor mental health, or being involved in…19 Jun 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: Government Funding21. What recent assessment he has made of the effect of changes in the level of Government funding for local authorities on the adequacy of the services that they provide.17 Jun 2019HANSARDViolent CrimeWe all agree that early intervention and prevention are part of the public health approach, but I sometimes worry that when we use that language, we are not actually following it…17 Jun 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: Government FundingLewisham Council is fully committed to using the public health model to tackle youth violence, but since 2010, its budget has been cut by more than 60%. The Home Secretary says…17 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsScotland had a 10-year strategy to develop a public health approach to tackle violence, although people in Scotland would argue that it should have been a 15 or 20-year strategy.…10 Jun 2019HANSARDElectoral Registration: Non-UK EU CitizensOn 23 May, my constituents Joanna Pardoe, Lues Huesca Molina, Paloma Luna, Peter Tait, Pierro Izzolino, Cristiana Bottigella, Sophie Beswick, Yaiza Rivero and dozens more were…05 Jun 2019HANSARDElectoral Registration: Non-UK EU Citizens6. What estimate he has made of the number of non-UK EU citizens living in the UK who were unable to register to vote in the European parliamentary elections.05 Jun 2019HANSARD Sure Start: IFS ReportHas the Minister any plans to look into the impact of centres providing early-years support on reducing youth violence? I ask because last year the cross-party Youth Violence…05 Jun 2019HANSARDEU Parliament Elections: Denial of VotesPaloma Luna has lived in my constituency since 1992, and she has voted in every single local and European election until this year. Because of the impossible timetable set by the…04 Jun 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Public Vote5. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of a public vote on the EU withdrawal agreement and political declaration.16 May 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Bhavani Esapathi contacted me following the Home Office’s rejection of a visa application. Bhavani has Crohn’s disease and needs critical care that is unavailable…16 May 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Public VoteWhen I met the Prime Minister in March, I put it to her that a public vote is the only way to get us out of the current deadlock. Does the Secretary of State agree?16 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceThrough my work with the Youth Violence Commission, I have spoken with many young people whose friends have been stabbed; with the grieving families of victims; and with the…15 May 2019HANSARDSerious ViolenceIt appears that the Home Secretary may be leaving this debate while the hon. Gentleman is making an extremely important contribution on the public health approach. Does he agree…15 May 2019