Mrs Sharon Hodgson

That this House recognises that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune disease affecting 1 in 100 people; expresses concern that almost two-thirds of people with the condition, equating to almost half a million people in the UK remain undiagnosed, running the risk of long term c

13 May 2024

That this House notes the 40 successful years of Grundfos, the pump solutions company based in the City of Sunderland, which since 1973 has become a global leader in advanced pump solutions, a pioneer in water technology, the world's largest pump manufacturer, and one of Sunderla

19 Nov 2013

That this House recognises the often profound psychological and physical impact that hair loss can have on individuals undergoing treatment for cancer and on those with alopecia; notes with concern the variation in quality, access and equity of wig provision across the UK; furthe

1 Nov 2010

That this House recognises the important role of the UK Youth Parliament and British Youth Council in giving a voice to young people in the policy-making process; expresses deep concern that the Government has made significant changes toa number of schemes, including, but not lim

11 Oct 2010

That this House observes that between 7,000 and 8,000 people are diagnosed with kidney cancer in the UK each year, and that around 40 per cent. of patients have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis; notes that everolimus is the only licensed treatment for patients with advanc

13 Jul 2010

That this House believes that tickets for major sporting and cultural events should be available to all customers at face value with all profits generated by ticket sales being returned to the organisations, athletes, artists and venues involved in staging them; and therefore sup

13 Jul 2010

That this House congratulates the Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care on its 10th anniversary; notes that the Lavender Trust was co-founded by Beth Wagstaff and Justine Picardie and is the only fund in the UK dedicated to addressing the particular needs of younger women with bre

29 Apr 2008

That this House welcomes the launch, with the support of the Daily Mirror newspaper, of the FULL campaign for free, universal, locally-sourced lunches in UK schools; believes that introducing free, hot and healthy school meals and stay on site policies would be a major step in th

2 Apr 2008

That this House congratulates Cardinal Hume and Thomas Hepburn schools in Gateshead on being the 19th and 33rd most improved schools in the country since 2004 based on key stage 3 results; echoes the praise for education in Gateshead given by the Secretary of State for Children,

14 Mar 2008

That this House deplores the extortionate costs of confectionery and drinks at many cinemas; condemns cinemas which remove customers for attempting to consume confectionery and drinks purchased outside; dismisses the notion that reducing prices of confectionery and drinks would a

20 Feb 2008