Emma Foody: In a recent conversation, a nurse in Brunswick Village in my constituency shared her damning experience of the increasing number of black alerts in her hospital. Does the Secretary of State agree that, although her experience is no surprise to many who have used the NHS recently, the Tories have pushed our NHS to the brink and it is up to Labour to fix it and make it fit for the future?
Emma Foody: First, may I pay tribute to a constituent of mine, Jack Hearn? He turns 101 this week and is the UK’s oldest judo teacher and also one of just five living veterans who fought at the battle of Monte Cassino in world war two. He is supported by Forward Assist, a local charity that helps veterans around the country. Will the Government make time for a debate on support for veterans?
Emma Foody: Across Cramlington and Killingworth, I have heard countless stories—heartbreaking stories—of residents’ experiences of the NHS. They talk about the staggering length of waiting lists, access to GPs and access to dentists. Does the Secretary of State agree that, rather than focusing on who he might have once had a conversation with, the Conservatives would do better supporting the Labour...
Emma Foody: Last week, ticket-selling websites such as Ticketmaster left millions of Oasis fans furious, but worse still came minutes later, when tickets started to be relisted online for thousands of pounds. This profiteering at fans’ expense is not a one-off, and the Co-operative party is campaigning for a new licensing body with real teeth to tackle this online touting. Does the Prime Minister...
Emma Foody: I thank my hon. Friend for securing this incredibly important debate, and for the powerful arguments he has made. In my constituency, the impact of bank closures is felt acutely in the Seaton Valley area. People from villages such as Seghill, Seaton Delaval, Seaton Sluice and Hartley have to travel on several buses to find the banking services to which they so desperately need ready access....
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support veterans in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency transition back into civilian life.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of people living in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency do not have access to an NHS dentist.
Emma Foody: As my right hon. Friend has said, this has got to be about building communities, not just about building homes. On too many occasions, residents in my constituency have been left for too long on incomplete and unadopted estates. Does the Deputy Prime Minister agree that both the social and physical infrastructure must be delivered at the earliest opportunity in development, and that...
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of how many and what proportion of people living in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency are not registered with a GP.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of open dentistry practices in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency between 2010 and 2024.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of mental health support services for veterans in (a) Cramlington and Killingworth constituency and (b) the North East.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to help provide affordable housing in (a) Cramlington and Killingworth constituency and (b) the North East.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to regenerate (a) town centres and (b) high streets in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the budget was for the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority in each year since 2010.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the modern slavery strategy.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle anti-social behaviour in (a) Cramlington and Killingworth constituency and (b) the North East.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police stations were operational in the Cramlington and Killingworth constituency in (a) 2010 and (b) the most recent date for which data is available.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of active police officers in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase connectivity between (a) towns and (b) villages in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency.
Emma Foody: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to support the use of buses in (a) Cramlington and Killingworth constituency and (b) the North East.
