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HANSARDFunding for flood defences in Prestolee, BoltonThis afternoon there was a debate on the floods, in which I requested £5 million for flood defences for my constituency. In addition, the residents of my constituency have…04 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingOn Boxing day 2015, Riverside Drive and Weaver Chase in Prestolee and Stoneclough in my constituency suffered severe flooding from the rising waters of the River Irwell during…04 Mar 2020HANSARD Recent Violence in IndiaIn the past five years, Narendra Modi’s BJP Government have chosen a path of systematic discrimination, whether the abrogation of article 35A in Kashmir or the citizenship law.…03 Mar 2020HANSARDDraft Judicial Pensions and Fee-Paid Judges' Pension Schemes (Contributions) (amendment) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I can confirm that the Opposition are not seeking a Division on this particular statutory instrument. We accept…03 Mar 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseAt the moment, the justice system is failing the most vulnerable victims. Far too often, domestic abusers are using the family and criminal courts to publicly re-traumatise their…25 Feb 2020HANSARD Commission on Justice in WalesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank the right hon. Member for Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Liz Saville Roberts) for securing the debate, and I thank my…22 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportNo one can forget their experiences of seeing the Grenfell fire, but I also want to talk about something that happened in my constituency. On 16 November last year, a devasting…21 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way. Three years ago my mother died of sepsis, and sepsis is still a big problem that needs to be addressed in hospitals.16 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareWhen Labour came to power in 1997, there were 1.3 million people on a waiting list—the highest number since the NHS was created in 1948. The Labour Government used targeted and…16 Jan 2020HANSARDStaffing at Courts: Access to JusticeMay I welcome you to the Chair, Mr Speaker, not just as a neighbouring constituency MP, but as a man who is making Chorley very famous? Normally, it is famous for the Frederick’s…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWill the Minister give way?07 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI thank my hon. Friend for making this case. I had a call three days ago from a constituent who told me that his wife, who he has been married to for well over 40 years, is a…07 Jan 2020HANSARD Points of OrderFour more years, Mr Speaker.29 Oct 2019HANSARDRights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I thank the Minister for outlining the purpose of this particular provision. He set out what the fund does and the…28 Oct 2019HANSARDCivil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Civil and Family) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I thank the Minister for outlining the proposed changes. The fact is that we would not be in this mess if the…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Procedure for Appointing JudgesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. I congratulate the hon. Member for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East (Stuart C. McDonald) on securing this…08 Oct 2019HANSARDAccess to Justice: Court Digitisation ProgrammeThe Government have undertaken an unprecedented sale of courts, which has made giving evidence in court far more difficult for the many victims of crime who now have to travel…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Early Parliamentary General ElectionI agree with my hon. Friend about the way in which the Conservative party has treated loyal Members of Parliament. Whatever else night be said, I think it is unheard of in…04 Sept 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ4. The Education Committee published its report on Friday stating that the Government should urgently address underfunding in further education by increasing the amount from…24 Jul 2019HANSARDCourts and Tribunals (Online Procedure) Bill [ Lords ]Further to that point of order, Sir Gary. I echo the Minister’s sentiments. I thank you, Sir Gary, for your chairmanship, and those in the Public Bill Office for all their help in…23 Jul 2019