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Saturday, Oct 26

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities | Commons debates

This damning report will come as no surprise to too many families across Oldham and Saddleworth. Given that there is a difference of nearly 20% between SEND children being in education and...

Topical Questions | Cabinet Office | Commons debates

I welcome yesterday’s publication of the child poverty taskforce framework. Is the Minister able to say more about the delivery of the strategy, other than that it will come out in spring?

Saturday, Oct 19

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Gaza and Lebanon | Commons debates

I understand that the Minister is in a very difficult position, and I also understand that a huge amount of work is going on behind the scenes to try to make progress in getting towards a...

NHS: Independent Investigation | Commons debates

For the sake of openness and transparency, I will just mention that I am a former chair of an NHS trust and a public health academic. I recognise the real issues that are raised in the findings...

Violence against Women and Girls | Solicitor General | Commons debates

I, too, welcome the Solicitor General to her position. She will be aware of the appalling increase in crimes against women and girls throughout the United Kingdom, including my constituency and...

Violence against Women and Girls | Solicitor General | Commons debates

What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases relating to violence against women and girls.

Thursday, Oct 17

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Gaza and Lebanon | Commons debates

I understand that the Minister is in a very difficult position, and I also understand that a huge amount of work is going on behind the scenes to try to make progress in getting towards a...

Wednesday, Oct 16

Energy Social Tariffs | Energy Security and Net Zero | Commons debates

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for her response. I absolutely recognise that energy prices over the last few years have escalated, putting particular pressure on households with low incomes and...

Energy Social Tariffs | Energy Security and Net Zero | Commons debates

What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing energy social tariffs.

Saturday, Oct 12

Film Industry | Commons debates

I also welcome this fantastic statement. The creative industries as a whole, but the film industry in particular, punch above their weight internationally. The Secretary of State mentioned Steve...

Impact of Energy Costs on Disabled People | Women and Equalities | Commons debates

Disabled people are also concerned about the use of artificial intelligence in Departments under the previous Government, including within the Department for Work and Pensions. Given the recent...

Friday, Oct 11

Film Industry | Commons debates

I also welcome this fantastic statement. The creative industries as a whole, but the film industry in particular, punch above their weight internationally. The Secretary of State mentioned Steve...

Impact of Energy Costs on Disabled People | Women and Equalities | Commons debates

Disabled people are also concerned about the use of artificial intelligence in Departments under the previous Government, including within the Department for Work and Pensions. Given the recent...

Energy Social Tariffs | Energy Security and Net Zero | Commons debates

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for her response. I absolutely recognise that energy prices over the last few years have escalated, putting particular pressure on households with low incomes and...

Energy Social Tariffs | Energy Security and Net Zero | Commons debates

What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing energy social tariffs.

Thursday, Oct 10

Energy Social Tariffs | Energy Security and Net Zero | Commons debates

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for her response. I absolutely recognise that energy prices over the last few years have escalated, putting particular pressure on households with low incomes and...

Energy Social Tariffs | Energy Security and Net Zero | Commons debates

What recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing energy social tariffs.

Technology in Public Services | Commons debates

I commend my right hon. Friend on his excellent, moving speech, which is his first from that Dispatch Box. My condolences about his mum. He will be aware that during the pandemic, the evidence...

Wednesday, Oct 9

NHS Performance: Darzi Investigation | Commons debates

As a former public health consultant, I would obviously agree with my hon. Friend. I have similar health inequalities across Oldham. I was about to talk about the impact of other issues, such as...

NHS Performance: Darzi Investigation | Commons debates

I will be brief. I think there is general consensus on Lord Darzi’s review of the issues facing the NHS, but in spite of what the shadow Minister says, staff morale is low, particularly...

Anniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle East | Commons debates

I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the families who lost loved ones in the terror attack a year ago, as well as to those who have loved ones that are held in captivity at the moment. I would...

Winter Fuel Payment | Work and Pensions | Commons debates

I welcome the work that my right hon. Friend is doing in ensuring that the uptake of pension credit is increased, but there are genuine concerns about people who are just above that threshold who...

Technology in Public Services | Commons debates

I commend my right hon. Friend on his excellent, moving speech, which is his first from that Dispatch Box. My condolences about his mum. He will be aware that during the pandemic, the evidence...

Thursday, Oct 3

NHS: Independent Investigation | Commons debates

For the sake of openness and transparency, I will just mention that I am a former chair of an NHS trust and a public health academic. I recognise the real issues that are raised in the findings...

Violence against Women and Girls | Solicitor General | Commons debates

I, too, welcome the Solicitor General to her position. She will be aware of the appalling increase in crimes against women and girls throughout the United Kingdom, including my constituency and...

Violence against Women and Girls | Solicitor General | Commons debates

What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases relating to violence against women and girls.

Sunday, Sep 29

Immigration and Home Affairs | Commons debates

My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I am absolutely convinced that under a Labour Government we will see these changes. I think it is important that we put on the record where we are at the...

Immigration and Home Affairs | Commons debates

Thank you very much, Mr Deputy Speaker. It is a surprise to be called so early, but I am absolutely delighted. I welcome the King’s Speech and its focus on fairness and opportunity for...

Sunday, Sep 15

NHS: Independent Investigation | Commons debates

For the sake of openness and transparency, I will just mention that I am a former chair of an NHS trust and a public health academic. I recognise the real issues that are raised in the findings...

Violence against Women and Girls | Solicitor General | Commons debates

I, too, welcome the Solicitor General to her position. She will be aware of the appalling increase in crimes against women and girls throughout the United Kingdom, including my constituency and...