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Carolyn Harris

Labour - Swansea East

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Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs (64) - Bills Introduced (1) - Commons Actions - Written Questions (565)

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Speeches
Thursday 25th February 2021
Welsh Affairs

Diolch, Madam Deputy Speaker. I, too, pay tribute to Hywel Francis, a former colleague, a friend, and Dean of Faculty …
Written Answers
Friday 26th February 2021
Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures: Coronavirus
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the prevalence of …
Early Day Motions
Monday 10th February 2020
Sue Ryder bereavement campaign
That this House notes with concern the poor mental health, including feelings of depression and anxiety, experienced by nearly half …
Bills
Thursday 7th September 2017
Pensions (Review of Women's Arrangements) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will …
Tweets
Monday 1st March 2021
12:00
This March I am backing @Endometriosis Awareness Month to stand with the 1.5 million living with the condition. We must ensure that people in #SwanseaEast continue to have access to the best healthcare in the world and only @WelshLabour will protect our NHS. https://t.co/WT2AoNnw6n
MP Financial Interests
Saturday 11th January 2020
2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation
Name of donor: GMB
Address of donor: Mary Turner House, 22 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD
Amount of donation or …
EDM signed
Wednesday 27th January 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
That this House notes that on 27 January 2021 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of …
Supported Legislation
Wednesday 5th February 2020
Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill 2019-21
A Bill to make provision about the administration to persons under the age of 18 of botulinum toxin and of …

Debate information

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Sparring Partners
Victoria Atkins (Conservative) Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) (48 debate interactions) View debates with Victoria Atkins Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) (23 debate interactions) View debates with Andrea Leadsom Gerald Jones (Labour) Shadow Minister (Wales) (18 debate interactions) View debates with Gerald Jones View All MP Sparring Partners
Department Debates
Home Office (113 debate contributions) View Home Office debates
Department for Work and Pensions (78 debate contributions) View Department for Work and Pensions debates
Ministry of Justice (49 debate contributions) View Ministry of Justice debates
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Legislation Debates
Domestic Abuse Bill 2017-19 to 2019 - Government Bill (4,953 words contributed) View Domestic Abuse Bill 2017-19 to 2019 - Government Bill debates
Domestic Abuse Bill 2017-19 to 2019-19 - Government Bill (4,953 words contributed) View Domestic Abuse Bill 2017-19 to 2019-19 - Government Bill debates
Criminal Finances Act 2017 - Government Bill (2,551 words contributed) View Criminal Finances Act 2017 - Government Bill debates
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Significant Swansea East Petitions

Highest Swansea East signature proportion
Status Signatures Title
Open 107 of 5,588 (1.92%) Allow driving tests and lessons to continue in Tier 4
Open 116 of 8,265 (1.40%) Let there be a referendum for Welsh independence
Open 206 of 35,875 (0.57%) Ensure student nurses and midwives are paid for working during Covid-19
Gov Responded - 4 Feb 2021
Open 271 of 48,630 (0.56%) Ensure Student Nurses are paid whilst on placement
Gov Responded - 24 Nov 2020
Open 745 of 200,467 (0.37%) Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels
Gov Responded - 21 Oct 2020
Most Swansea East signatures
Status Signatures Title
Open 764 of 1,112,055 (0.07%) End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
Gov Responded - 11 Nov 2020
Open 762 of 234,957 (0.32%) Make dog theft a specific criminal offence
Gov Responded - 20 Jan 2021
Open 745 of 200,467 (0.37%) Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels
Gov Responded - 21 Oct 2020
Open 590 of 578,265 (0.10%) Reduce University student tuition fees from £9250 to £3000
Gov Responded - 26 Jan 2021
Open 399 of 506,230 (0.08%) Prioritise teachers, school and childcare staff for Covid-19 vaccination
Gov Responded - 23 Feb 2021
Current Signatures Final Signatures Title Petition Deadline
105,421
Petition Closed

Public inquiry into the bias in the BBC

 Gov Responded - 14 Jan 2019 Debated on - 15 Jul 2019 View Carolyn Harris's petition debate contributions 		17 Jun 2019
closed 1 year, 8 months ago

The impartiality of the BBC is in question and needs addressing so as to protect its charter
171,982
Petition Closed

Continue to fund free TV licences for the over 75 in the future.

 Gov Responded - 24 Jun 2019 Debated on - 15 Jul 2019 View Carolyn Harris's petition debate contributions 		17 Jun 2019
closed 1 year, 8 months ago

Removing them will only penalize the poorest old age pensioners, many who rely on their television for company and their main source of entertainment.
246,736
Petition Closed

Abolish the BBC television license.

 Gov Responded - 26 Jun 2019 Debated on - 15 Jul 2019 View Carolyn Harris's petition debate contributions 		20 Jun 2019
closed 1 year, 8 months ago

The quality of BBC programmes do not reflect the price of the TV license. It is far too expensive for the majority of people and should be abolished.
117,716
Petition Closed

Make fair transitional state pension arrangements for 1950’s women

 Gov Responded - 27 Sep 2017 Debated on - 14 Dec 2017 View Carolyn Harris's petition debate contributions 		13 Mar 2018
closed 2 years, 11 months ago

That this Government without delay recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension for women born on or after 6/4/1950 who are affected by the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts and compensate those at risk of losing up to around £45,000, to also give proper notification for any future changes.

Most recent EDMs signed by Carolyn Harris

Date Tabled Title Signatures
30 Dec 2020
 Carolyn Harris signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2021

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021

 Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2021 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 … 		96 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 32
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
14 Jan 2021
 Carolyn Harris signed this EDM on Friday 15th January 2021

Godfrey Colin Cameron

 Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply saddened by news of the death of Godfrey Colin Cameron, a hardworking member of Parliamentary security staff and member of the PCS trade union who passed away aged just 55 after contracting covid-19; extends our sincere condolences to his devoted wife Hyacinth, children Leon and … 		139 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 117
Scottish National Party: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
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Commons initiatives

1 Urgent Question tabled by Carolyn Harris

Date Forum Title
9 Jan 2020 Commons Chamber Football Association and Bet365

Carolyn Harris has not been granted any Adjournment Debates in the current sitting

1 Bill introduced by Carolyn Harris

Pensions (Review of Women's Arrangements) (No. 2) Bill 2017-19
Introduced: 7th September 2017
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Carolyn Harris (Labour - Swansea East)
Private Members' Bill
Presentation Bill

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to establish a review of pension arrangements for women affected by changes made by the Pensions Act 1995 and the Pensions Act 2011; to require the review in particular to undertake costings for a compensation scheme and consider the operation of section 1(4) of the Pensions Act 2011; and for connected purposes.

Last Event - 1st reading: House of Commons
Thursday 7th September 2017
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4 Bills co-sponsored by Carolyn Harris

Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Bill 2019-21 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
Sponsor - Laura Trott (CON)

Automatic Electoral Registration Bill 2019-21 - Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
Sponsor - Judith Cummins (LAB)

Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act 2018 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
Sponsor - Kevin Hollinrake (CON)

Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Act 2018 - Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
Sponsor - Chris Bryant (LAB)

565 Written Questions

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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
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Football: Gambling Crime Sports: Gambling Gambling: Advertising Football: Gambling Football: Gambling Gambling: Internet Gambling: Rehabilitation Football: Gambling National Lottery Gambling: Licensing Gambling: Departmental Coordination Gambling: Departmental Coordination Gambling: Cryptocurrencies Fairgrounds: Coronavirus Gambling: Reviews Gambling: Reviews Gambling: Reviews Gambling: Black Economy Gambling: Reviews Gambling Commission: Reviews Gambling: Reviews Gambling: Coronavirus National Lottery Gambling: Coronavirus Gambling: Coronavirus Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Advertising National Lottery National Lottery National Lottery Gambling: Northern Ireland Gambling: Northern Ireland Video Games: Northern Ireland Bowling: Coronavirus Football: Sponsorship Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Children and Young People Gambling: Children Gambling: Children Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Suicide Gambling: Internet Gambling: Internet Gambling: Internet Gambling Commission: Finance Gambling: Internet Gambling: Internet Consumer Goods: Electrical Safety Consumer Goods: Electrical Safety Gambling Gambling: Coronavirus Gambling: Coronavirus Gambling: Reviews Gambling: Regulation Gambling Commission: Standards Gambling Commission: Finance Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Advertising Gambling: Advertising Gambling Act 2005 Gambling: Internet UK Safer Internet Centre: Finance Bet365: Licensing Lotteries: Regulation Lotteries: Regulation Lotteries: Regulation Lotteries: Regulation Lotteries: Regulation Toys and Games: Safety Lotteries: Regulation Toys and Games: Safety Lotteries: Regulation Lotteries: Regulation Lotteries: Regulation Lotteries: Regulation Tourism: Coastal Areas Voluntary Work: Abuse Lotteries: Charities Alcoholic Drinks: Advertising Lotteries: Regulation Lotteries Lotteries: Licensing Lotteries Lotteries: Charities Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Bookmakers: Regulation Gambling: Regulation Bookmakers: Regulation Bookmakers: Regulation Bookmakers: Regulation Bookmakers: Regulation Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gambling Gambling Gambling: Prizes Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gambling Betting Shops: Staff Responsible Gambling Trust Gambling Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Bookmakers: Codes of Practice Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Bookmakers Betting Shops Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines: Wales
Home Office
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Domestic Abuse: Victims Slavery: Victims Police: Pay South Wales Police: Finance Police: Pay Police: Pay Police: Finance Slavery: Victim Support Schemes Slavery Human Trafficking: Coronavirus Human Trafficking Human Trafficking Exploitation and Slavery: Coronavirus Slavery: Victims Victim Support Schemes: Coronavirus Slavery: Victims Slavery: Victims Betting Shops: Crimes of Violence Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence Retail Trade: Crimes of Violence Bail Human Trafficking: Children Alcoholic Drinks: Minimum Prices Alcoholic Drinks: Minimum Prices Drugs: Misuse Domestic Violence Domestic Abuse Prostitution Prostitution Human Trafficking Modern Slavery Strategy and Implementation Group Sexual Offences Sexual Offences Sexual Offences: Internet Prostitution Prostitution Slavery Human Trafficking Immigrants: Children Drugs: Smuggling Prisoners: Females Immigrants: Children Drugs: Smuggling Domestic Violence: Refuges Asylum and Slavery Domestic Abuse: Refuges Asylum and Slavery Slavery: Northern Ireland Slavery: Children Crimes of Violence: Females Crimes of Violence: Females Crimes of Violence: Females Crimes of Violence: Females Domestic Violence Domestic Abuse Slavery: Victims Slavery: Victims Human Trafficking: Children Slavery: Victims Domestic Abuse Slavery Slavery Slavery Slavery Prostitution: Criminal Records Human Trafficking: Children Human Trafficking: Children Prostitution: Criminal Records Prostitution Prostitution Immigration: Children and Young People Human Trafficking: Swansea Human Trafficking: Prostitution Slavery Slavery Slavery Fires: Electronic Equipment Electronic Equipment: Fires Electronic Equipment: Fires Domestic Appliances: Fires Domestic Appliances: Fires Slavery Slavery Criminal Records: Cross Border Cooperation Human Trafficking: Victim Support Schemes Slavery Slavery: Victim Support Schemes Fire Prevention Domestic Appliances: Fires Refugees: Children Fire and Rescue Services: Finance Fire and Rescue Services: Finance Domestic Appliances: Fires All Party Fire Safety and Rescue Parliamentary Group Building Regulations: Fire Prevention Fire and Rescue Services: Emergency Calls Historic Buildings: Fire Prevention Fires: Domestic Appliances Fires: Electrical Safety Fires Fires Housing: Fire Prevention Housing: Fire Prevention Schools: Fire Extinguishers Fire Prevention: Electrical Safety Fires: Electronic Equipment Fire Prevention Domestic Appliances: Fire Hazards Schools: Fire Prevention Schools: Fires Housing: Fires Fire Extinguishers Fire and Rescue Services: Standards European Arrest Warrants Care Homes: Electrical Safety Care Homes: Electrical Safety Gaming Machines: Crime Betting Shops: Crimes of Violence Bookmakers: Emergency Calls
HM Treasury
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Weddings: Insurance Self-employment Income Support Scheme Self-employment Income Support Scheme Self-employment Income Support Scheme Food: Wholesale Trade Food: Wholesale Trade Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Supply Teachers Fairgrounds: Coronavirus Personal Care Services: VAT Food: Wholesale Trade Food: Wholesale Trade Food: Wholesale Trade Food: Wholesale Trade Bowling: VAT Food: Wholesale Trade Members: Correspondence Food: Wholesale Trade Food: Wholesale Trade Food: Waste Disposal Infrastructure: EU Grants and Loans UK Safer Internet Centre Tobacco: Smuggling Tobacco: Smuggling Tobacco: Smuggling Tobacco: Smuggling Tobacco: EU Law Tobacco: EU Law Tobacco: Smuggling Tobacco: Smuggling Funerals: Pre-payment Funerals: Pre-payment Alcoholic Drinks: Excise Duties Gaming Machines Gaming: Excise Duties Gaming Machines: Taxation Gaming Machines: Taxation Gaming Machines: Excise Duties Gaming Machines: Excise Duties Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gambling: Excise Duties Bookmakers Pensions: Taxation Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Bookmakers: Money Laundering Bookmakers: Money Laundering Disadvantaged: EU Grants and Loans Gaming Machines Gaming Machines Money Laundering: EU Law Bookmakers Social Security Benefits: Children Bookmakers: Money Laundering VAT: Sunscreens
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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Weddings: Coronavirus Weddings: Coronavirus Weddings: Coronavirus Business: Coronavirus Trade Credit Reinsurance Scheme Consumer Goods: Electrical Safety Consumer Goods: Electrical Safety Personal Care Services: Coronavirus Personal Care Services: Coronavirus Personal Care Services: Coronavirus Consumer Goods: Counterfeit Manufacturing Personal Care Services: Coronavirus Consumer Goods: Electrical Safety Consumer Goods: Electrical Safety Consumer Goods: Registration Consumer Goods: Registration Whirlpool Corporation: Washing Machines Whirlpool Corporation: Washing Machines Whirlpool Corporation: Washing Machines Toys and Games: Safety Tumble Dryers: Internet Consumer Goods: Electrical Safety Domestic Appliances: Counterfeit Manufacturing Domestic Appliances: Counterfeit Manufacturing Domestic Appliances: Counterfeit Manufacturing Domestic Appliances: Counterfeit Manufacturing Domestic Appliances: Counterfeit Manufacturing Domestic Appliances: Counterfeit Manufacturing Counterfeit Manufacturing: Electronic Commerce Counterfeit Manufacturing: Imports Counterfeit Manufacturing: Imports Consumer Goods: Electronic Commerce Trading Standards: Recruitment Trading Standards: Performance Appraisal Trading Standards: Performance Appraisal Employment: Pregnancy Pregnancy: Discrimination Office for Product Safety and Standards: Powers Office for Product Safety and Standards: Powers Consumer Goods: Safety Domestic Appliances: Sales Domestic Appliances: Sales Energy: Housing Secondhand Goods: Electrical Safety Electricity: Consumption Tumble Dryers: Safety Electrical Safety: Fires Consumers: Protection Trading Standards: Wales Energy: Swansea East Domestic Appliances: Safety High Rise Flats: Domestic Appliances Consumers: Protection Tumble Dryers: Safety Product Recalls and Safety Working Group Conditions of Employment: EU Law Counterfeit Manufacturing: Electronic Equipment Counterfeit Manufacturing: Electronic Equipment
Ministry of Justice
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Prisoners' Release: Females Prisoners' Release: Females New Futures Network New Futures Network Offenders: Females Prisoners: Females Residential Women's Centres: Wales Courts Courts Custodial Treatment: Location Prisoners' Release: Homelessness Courts: Location Prison Officers: Wales Prison Officers Prison Sentences Prisons: Childbirth Mother and Baby Units Family Courts: Domestic Abuse CAFCASS: Legal Representation Family Courts: Domestic Abuse CAFCASS: Training Women's Centres Domestic Abuse Prisoners: Females Sexual Offences: Young People Immigration: Legal Aid Scheme Prison Sentences: Wales Prison Sentences: Wales Eastwood Park Prison Prisons: Wales Prisoners' Release: Females Prisoners: Gender Recognition Prisoners' Release: Females Administration of Justice Prison Officers Prison Officers: Pay Prisons: Emergency Calls Prisons: Emergency Calls Prisons: Drugs Prison Governors Prison Governors Administration of Justice