Speeches by Blundell.

“3. What recent discussions he has had with Royal Mail on the adequacy of its service levels in Greater Manchester.”

“Last week, I held a meeting at the fantastic Burnside community centre in Langley with representatives from Royal Mail and constituents, including those who have had to deal with a substandard postal service resulting in crucial correspondence arriving weeks late, if at all. To many people in Heywood and Middleton Nort…”

“The implications of this legislation will be significant for communities across the country. It is therefore crucial that we get it right. I pay tribute to Eamonn Boylan, who sadly passed away earlier this month—a pivotal figure for Greater Manchester’s devolution journey. During his time as chief executive of the comb…”

“My constituents in Heywood and Middleton North are tired of top-down policy making, and I hope that this Bill will be implemented with the backing it needs so that we can finally dismantle the structures that have failed our regions for decades. Further progress in areas such as ending out-of-area private hire vehicle …”

“As we know, enforcement is generally funded by licensing revenue. However, in Greater Manchester, around 50% of private hire vehicles are licensed elsewhere to avoid our rigorous standards and fees, thus limiting the revenue that could be used for enforcement. Will the Minister please also set out how the Government wi…”

“Even now that there will be a clearer line of communication between licensing authorities, a lack of local knowledge, context and history will mean that decisions could still be made in a vacuum. My constituents would agree that local enforcement measures are best carried out by authorities who have local understanding…”

“As I made clear on Report, the private hire and taxi sector is critical to our regional economies, but for too long the safety of passengers and the ability of licensing authorities to do their job has been undermined by a model that is not fit for purpose. I hope that the measures being considered today will be a step…”

“Devolution has been a bedrock of growth in Greater Manchester, and going further can only help us go faster, from transport policy to regeneration and the co-ordination it takes at regional and local level to keep my constituents healthy and safe. As I made clear in my opening remarks, the more autonomy we obtain, the …”

“I commend the bravery of the constituents I have met who have endured decades of anguish as a result of this harrowing chapter in our country’s medical history. The Minister will know that there are those across the country with legitimate claims under this scheme, but because some NHS trusts are claiming that their lo…”

“12. What steps his Department is taking to improve support for people with eating disorders.”

“Too many people affected by eating disorders are not receiving the help they need—help often comes too late, with serious physical symptoms overlooked or misattributed. It is clear that those on the frontline must have the training they need to identify early warning signs. What further steps are being taken to ensure …”

“As the Minister knows, since my election I have been campaigning for an express bus service from my constituency to Manchester city centre. Following key improvements to the network across Greater Manchester, a consultation that I did across my constituency shows that we still need the introduction of that express bus …”

“The majority of businesses on our high streets add great value to our communities, but there are some where criminality takes place, and that is putting people off visiting their local town centres. Where premises are host to illegal activity, councils can issue closure orders prohibiting access, but those orders can o…”

“I thank the chair of the Transport Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury), for her leadership on this crucial issue, and for securing this debate on the important matter of transport accessibility for disabled people. Since being elected to this place, I have reiterated that tra…”

“11. What recent discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on funding for bus services in mayoral strategic authorities.”

“I thank the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (Ian Sollom) for securing this crucial debate. Since my election, constituents in Heywood and Middleton North have repeatedly raised issues about online harms, especially as they see those who control the platforms seeking to shirk accountability at every turn…”

“1. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help protect the rights of women with endometriosis in the workplace.”

“Many women across the country living with endometriosis are forced to withstand immense challenges in the workplace, often culminating in them having to curtail their ambitions or leave employment entirely. That is because some workplaces are not putting in place proper protections to support working women, who frankly…”

“It is estimated that 40,000 children in Gaza have lost either one or both of their parents in the appalling war of recent years, leaving many as orphans without the love and protection that they need in one of the most dangerous places on the planet. As crisis engulfs the region once again and vital aid is still being …”

“9. What steps she is taking to support children in Gaza.”