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HANSARD Kinship Care for BabiesBefore we begin, I remind hon. Members to observe social distancing and wear masks.22 Feb 2022HANSARDCost of Living in WalesYou have until 4.49 pm.22 Feb 2022HANSARD Legal Aid: North-WestBefore we begin, I remind Members to observe social distancing and wear masks.22 Feb 2022HANSARD Kinship Care for BabiesIf people keep to around seven minutes, I think everyone should get in. I call Andrew Gwynne.22 Feb 2022HANSARDCost of Living in WalesBefore we begin, I remind Members of the House of Commons Commission’s guidance to observe social distancing and wear masks. I will call Jessica Morden to move the motion and then…22 Feb 2022HANSARDEnergy Price Cap: Prepayment Meter CustomersPeople on prepayment meters will see their bills rise by £708, which is £46 more than for those who pay by direct debit. How will the Secretary of State ensure that people do not…22 Feb 2022HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Children’s Mental Health ServicesBefore we begin, I remind hon. Members to observe social distancing and to wear masks.09 Feb 2022HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Children’s Mental Health ServicesOrder. I call Aaron Bell.09 Feb 2022HANSARDSupported Exempt AccommodationBefore we begin, I remind hon. Members to observe social distancing and to wear masks. I will call Shabana Mahmood to move the motion, and will then call the Minister to respond.…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Children’s Mental Health ServicesAs there is considerable interest in the debate, I will set a formal time limit of four minutes for speeches.09 Feb 2022HANSARD Gas and Electricity CostsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) on securing the debate.…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Gas and Electricity CostsWe need to look at all the ways in which energy is produced and we need a mix of energy. We have to look at the green levy as well. At the moment it is a levy on all bills, so the…18 Jan 2022HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesI certainly will. A friendly face is important, somebody outside the family who is not judging, but dealing with someone as an individual with problems, and not just as a problem.…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesBefore we begin, I remind Members that they are expected to wear face coverings when they are not speaking in the debate, in line with current Government guidance and that of the…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesAlthough we are discussing the MaPS contract, we have also heard a lot about clients’ mental health problems. Has the Minister had any discussions with other agencies—for example,…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Bardell. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle (Emma Hardy) on her well-informed…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesI do agree, but I do not think there is a silver bullet. Some of the problem is that there just is not enough money to go around, and it does not matter how well a person manages…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, and I will be moving on to discuss the wraparound provision, which does not just cover debt advice. We cannot just see debt as the…01 Dec 2021HANSARDCommunity Debt Advice ServicesIs the hon. Gentleman as concerned as I am about the rise in buy now, pay later debts? These are increasing exponentially; one advice agency said that 34% of people are now coming…01 Dec 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) Bill (Second sitting)We have been joined now by Doug Parr. Please introduce yourself. Doug Parr: My name Dr Douglas Parr, and I am the policy director for Greenpeace UK. Apologies, I did not see the…16 Nov 2021