My speeches and debates in Parliament - Alison McGovern

Here are my most recent appearances in Parliament, including my speeches in the Chamber and other debates, as well as questions I’ve put to Government ministers.

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Refugees: Afghanistan

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the cost to the public purse is of temporary housing for Afghan refugees.

Refugees: Afghanistan

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Afghan refugees have found permanent accommodation since arriving in the UK following the Taliban taking control of Afghanistan.

Refugees: Afghanistan

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Afghan refugees remain in hotels following their arrival in the UK in summer 2021.

Homes for Ukraine Scheme

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what the Government's plans are for supporting Ukrainians who have been rehoused through the Homes for Ukraine scheme...

Children: Maintenance

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the current amount of unpaid payments by non-resident parents is; and what steps the Child Maintenance Service is taking to recoup...

Children: Maintenance

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the impact of increases in the cost of living on payments made by non-resident parents.

Passports: Children

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the expected completion time is for a child's first passport application submitted in 2022.

In-work Progression Commission

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when the Government plans to publish its response to the independent review of the In-Work Progression Commission.

Borderlands Line

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, with reference to the Bidston to Wrexham railway line, when the increased service will be delivered.

Borderlands Line

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, whether he plans to take steps to help reduce journey times on the Bidston to Wrexham line.

Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Applications

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the expected completion time is for applications to the Homes for Ukraine scheme made in 2022.

Female Entrepreneurs

Women and Equalities

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

The hon. Member for Gosport (Dame Caroline Dinenage) rightly points out some problems with the Government’s schemes, but the Minister, who works within the Department for Work and Pensions,...

Unemployed People: Help into Work

Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

I welcome the new Minister to her role. She joins the Government at a unique and special time. I also take the opportunity to pay tribute to the work done by the hon. Member for Mid Sussex (Mims...

Cross-border Healthcare

Alison McGovern made a speech in the House of Commons

It is a bit farcical to be asking questions of Ministers when we have no idea whether they will still be at the Dispatch Box by the end of the day, but I will give it a go. Those in Wrexham need...

Department for Work and Pensions: Universal Credit

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of Department for Work and Pensions staff are in receipt of universal credit.

Jobcentres: Standards

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the performance management framework for (a) work coaches and (b) managers of Jobcentre Plus districts includes an assessment of the...

Way to Work Scheme

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to Answer of 17 June to Question 15252, if his Department will publish the guidance produced in support of performance measures and...

Kickstart Scheme: Audit

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to Answer of 17 June to Question 15255, how long the audit will take.

Kickstart Scheme: Audit

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer received on 17 June to Question 15254, how long the audit will take.

Unemployment Benefits

Department for Work and Pensions

Alison McGovern received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) data sources and (b) management information her Department uses to assess how many people on out of work benefits move into work.