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HANSARD Independent Review of Children’s Social CareIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. and learned Member for Eddisbury (Edward Timpson) who, as a former Children’s Minister, speaks with great sincerity and expertise on the…24 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsResearch from the Campaign for Better Transport suggests that the Government are so far behind on their electrification plans that rolling stock leasing companies are being forced…24 Nov 2022HANSARD Independent Review of Children’s Social CareI know that I am blowing the trumpet for trauma-informed services, but does the hon. Member not agree that they are at the bottom of understanding most traumatised and difficult…24 Nov 2022HANSARD Independent Review of Children’s Social CareCouncils are struggling financially, although good and outstanding services are not all about finances. Does the hon. Lady agree that councils with the flexibility to spend a bit…24 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseGrid infrastructure is now the biggest issue holding back renewable energy development in the UK. Despite this, the Government are stalling on plans to reform Ofgem’s remit to…24 Nov 2022HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillI thank the hon. Member for her powerful speech. Does she agree that the new provision in the Bill that individuals do not need to go through an employment tribunal procedure and…23 Nov 2022HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. Absolutely—this legislation should be a step in the right direction towards culture change. That cannot start too early;…23 Nov 2022HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillThank you, Mr Paisley. Before I go through the details of the Bill, I thank the Minister and Committee members for joining me to examine the Bill. I also thank the Government’s…23 Nov 2022HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillIs it not true that men can often feel quite uncomfortable but also feel like they have to be in it together? Does she agree that the Bill will strengthen men in their attitudes…23 Nov 2022HANSARDWorker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) BillMy first thank you is to you, Mr Paisley, as Chair of the Committee. I again thank all members of the Committee, the Minister, the Government Equalities Office and everyone who…23 Nov 2022HANSARDSection 21 No-fault EvictionsIn asking my question, I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The tragic death of Awaab Ishak has highlighted the deadly consequences of…21 Nov 2022HANSARDSection 21 No-fault Evictions21. When he plans to end section 21 no-fault evictions.21 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP27I add my thanks to the previous COP President and his team. I must also say that other countries being bad is no excuse for being complacent in this country. It is estimated that…21 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseMany people are being left with no choice but to suffer against their wishes towards the end of their lives. Office of Health Economics figures show that every year 6,400…17 Nov 2022HANSARDG20Our closest trading partners are still in the EU. Can the Prime Minister update us on what he did during the G20 summit to improve relationships with EU countries, which, to say…17 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementThe Chancellor’s statement is forcing everybody to pay the price for the puncturing of the economy by his Conservative Government, and I put Brexit very much at the core of the…17 Nov 2022HANSARDFracking: Local ConsentThe Minister is being generous in giving way. Is it not time that we busted some urban myths about solar panels and where they go? Most of the time they go on land that is not…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFloating Offshore Wind21. What fiscal steps the Government is taking to support the development of floating offshore wind.15 Nov 2022HANSARDFracking: Local ConsentDoes the hon. Lady agree that we must continue to put pressure on the Government to end fracking once and for all or it might come back under the next Government—and who knows…15 Nov 2022HANSARDFracking: Local ConsentIs this not also a sign that the Government are entirely behind the curve? When fracking was mooted a decade ago as a transition fuel, it might have been something that could be…15 Nov 2022