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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe Secretary of State has still given no reason. Why take the provision out of the 2018 Act? It is in previous legislation. There are loads of things in legislation through the…22 Jan 2020HANSARDPrevent ProgrammeCounter-terror police across the country do great and incredibly important work to keep us safe, but that is why this guidance was such a problem: we cannot afford confidence in…22 Jan 2020HANSARDHigh StreetsI spoke to the previous Secretary of State to ask for Knottingley in my constituency to be included in the towns fund, because the high street is under great pressure and has been…13 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillDoes the hon. and learned Lady also find it troubling that the Government have chosen to remove the obligations in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 that everyone had…08 Jan 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drugs GangsOur July Select Committee report warned that county lines were spreading violence and drug networks into not just cities but towns. In Castleford, in my constituency, where I…28 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexThe Home Secretary will be aware of the disturbing news that children were found in another refrigerated lorry yesterday, this time at Calais. They were reportedly already…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Checks on Goods: Northern Ireland and Great BritainThe head of Border Force told the Home Affairs Committee yesterday that there would be checks and said that it is yet to be worked out in detail who would do them between Britain…24 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceFurther to that point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. As the Chair of the Liaison Committee, the hon. Member for Totnes (Dr Wollaston), has said, this is now the third time, and the…23 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. It is really unbearable to imagine people losing their lives in this awful way. Although we obviously cannot pre-empt the…23 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI can see the Home Secretary nodding; I hope she can now agree to give evidence tomorrow morning, because we have been seeking to get this session in the diary since the beginning…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I would be grateful if the Home Secretary confirmed that she is able to attend, because the sitting was due to be on preparations for…22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Billrose—22 Oct 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. The Home Affairs Committee was due to take evidence from the Home Secretary tomorrow afternoon. I have been trying to speak to the Home Secretary…22 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyI welcome the cross-party consensus around stronger action on climate change, but action there does need to be, including in the Environment Bill. In 2006, as Labour’s Housing…17 Oct 2019HANSARDThe Climate EmergencyMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We want rising standards and support for higher standards. It is the only way to cut carbon emissions, support our environment and protect our…17 Oct 2019HANSARDPublic ServicesThe Home Secretary will know that the Home Affairs Committee conducted an inquiry into serious and violent crime, looking particularly at knife crime. In Castleford this week, two…16 Oct 2019HANSARD Preparations for Leaving the EUIt is reported that a Downing Street adviser has threatened that the UK will withdraw security co-operation if Europe does not do what the Prime Minister wants. Does the right…08 Oct 2019HANSARD HMRC Impact Analysis: CustomsGiven that these are HMRC’s own assessments—the Government’s own assessments—of a multi-billion pound cost, the Minister could have given HMRC any credible assessment of…08 Oct 2019HANSARDState Pension: WomenI have been contacted by my constituent, who said: “I have to work as a cleaner and it is hard physical work. I am nearly 63 and getting health problems. Our retirement age has…07 Oct 2019HANSARD No-deal Brexit: Schedule of TariffsFawcett in Castleford, which exports malt to Europe, has described the tariff arrangements it will face in the event of no deal as manufacturing suicide. Tereos in Normanton,…07 Oct 2019