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HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI commend all the speeches made this afternoon, particularly those made by the hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Sorcha Eastwood) and by my hon. Friends the Members for Luton North…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI have a large Sikh population in my constituency and have received many letters from constituents expressing concerns over transnational repression and political interference by…09 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillReported figures for 2022 and 2023 show an increase in the proportion of children living in low-income families, and no change in the proportion of children living in absolute…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseChristmas is the time for musical festivities. One of my constituents in Wolverhampton West runs Revolver Records, which is Europe’s oldest indie rock label, having signed acts…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Hospice FundingMerry Christmas to you and your team, Mr Speaker. Compton Care hospice in my constituency provides specialist palliative and bereavement care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.…19 Dec 2024HANSARDEmployment Rights: Terminal IllnessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Corby and East Northamptonshire (Lee Barron), whom I have known for a long time,…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Victims of Sexual Violence: Court DelaysIt is estimated that the number of rape victims who pull out of prosecutions before trial has more than doubled in five years. One reason given is a shortage of lawyers—for both…16 Dec 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineDoes the hon. Member agree that to stop the atrocities being committed, allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, ensure the return of the hostages to Israel and have the sovereign state…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseDementia is the leading cause of death in the United Kingdom. In my constituency of Wolverhampton West, it is estimated that nearly 30% of dementia cases are undiagnosed. Will the…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Building HomesI welcome the Minister’s statement. Last week, I met my constituent Mr Anwar Hussain, who lives with his wife and five children in a two-bedroom house. Doctors have told him that…12 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseLike my hon. Friend, I have grown up enjoying fireworks in the garden, especially with my children. Does she agree that the solution may be to reduce the noise levels from 120 dB…09 Dec 2024HANSARDPublic Services Reform15. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reform public services.05 Dec 2024HANSARDPublic Services ReformUnder the Conservative party, too much taxpayers’ money was wasted on projects and schemes that simply did not work. Does the Minister agree with me that in order to improve…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led GovernmentThe Conservatives have always claimed to be the party of law and order, but they took police officers off the streets. Knife and youth crime, antisocial behaviour and local drug…05 Dec 2024HANSARDDetained British Nationals AbroadI thank the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) for bringing the debate to the House. I want to talk about Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh…05 Dec 2024HANSARD International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Does she agree that a lot of the disabilities that we need to be aware of…03 Dec 2024HANSARDHomelessness Reduction21. What steps her Department is taking to support councils in reducing homelessness.02 Dec 2024HANSARDHomelessness ReductionAlthough in my constituency we have the City of Wolverhampton council’s homelessness prevention strategy, which has had some success in tackling homelessness, last week I was…02 Dec 2024HANSARDMen’s Violence against Women and GirlsIn Wolverhampton last year, it was estimated that more than 6,000 women were subjected to domestic abuse. Will my hon. Friend commend the “Orange Wolverhampton” campaign, which…29 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, I attended the citizenship network launch at Parliament organised by Citizens UK and met people from my constituency who came to this country years ago to build a…28 Nov 2024