"The actions of this Government will make life easier for thousands of my constituents and millions across the country, and let us be clear: action is needed. The Conservative party decimated our public services, entrenched austerity to push millions into poverty, and engaged in acts of fiscal vandalism that crashed …..." Frank McNally - View Speech
"I absolutely agree. Let me also say, in response to some of our colleagues across the House, that the SNP Government could have eradicated the two-child cap eight years ago, but refused to do so. They chose to play politics with the cap; this Government have acted after 18 months …..." Frank McNally - View Speech
"I am more than happy to respond to the hon. Gentleman. This Government made it clear that when we had the economic ability to remove the cap, we would do so. It is the prudence of the Chancellor that has allowed it to be removed in full, and that has …..." Frank McNally - View Speech
"T9. Many of my constituents are experiencing delays in migrating to universal credit, due to years of Tory mismanagement of our welfare system. This is a stressful time for claimants and a very busy time for the Department. Will my right hon. Friend outline what steps the Department is taking …..." Frank McNally - View Speech
"I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (Lee Pitcher) for securing this debate and for his incredibly powerful remarks a few moments ago.
Suicide is one of the most pressing public health challenges we face. Behind every statistic is a …..." Frank McNally - View Speech
"I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) on her contribution and her tireless work in this space.
The humanitarian picture, especially in Gaza, is beyond desperate. The UN special rapporteur has described the situation as “apocalyptic”. Whether it is the starvation of the population, …..." Frank McNally - View Speech
"The infected blood scandal has had a devastating impact on families across the country, including my 82-year-old constituent Jean Campbell, who tragically lost her much-loved husband. Spouses who have lost those dearest to them have also, in many cases, lived restricted lives, yet they are still having to fight for …..." Frank McNally - View Speech
"As the final person to ask a question of the Leader of the House today, may I join the thanks to all in the House and to the Leader of the House for her commitment to these sessions?
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith) on securing the debate.
Colleagues have rightly focused on the policy requirement of addressing alcohol harm, not just for the health of our constituents but to …..." Frank McNally - View Speech
"Following the election, I was deeply disturbed to discover that the close to £20 million of towns fund money that had been promised for Coatbridge by the last Government did not actually exist. It had been announced with much fanfare, but had not been budgeted for. However, thanks to this …..." Frank McNally - View Speech