"As this Government seek out more people to arrest, tomorrow the Global Commission on Drug Policy, backed by 14 former Prime Ministers and Presidents, will call on Governments to break their addiction to punishing users, and to legalise and legislate instead. When will the Government learn, from 50 years of …..." Ronnie Cowan - View Speech
"The Government are on record as saying that they do not treat prison officers the same as police officers and firefighters because prison officers do not face the same risks of injury, and that the difference is not an age thing. Does the hon. Gentleman share my concern that a …..." Ronnie Cowan - View Speech
"Sexual exploitation is one of the most heinous forms of abuse that can be perpetrated in domestic situations. That is when the victim is coerced and forced to perform sex acts in return for money, accommodation, employment, services or goods. Does the Secretary of State agree that it is vital …..." Ronnie Cowan - View Speech
"2. When the Government plan to announce how rebate arrangements will work for people who have paid employment tribunal fees...." Ronnie Cowan - View Speech
"I have been contacted by a constituent who highlighted the stress and financial burden that was placed on them while going through an employment tribunal case that they ultimately won. Will the Minister ensure that those who are entitled to claim back employment tribunal fees are made aware of the …..." Ronnie Cowan - View Speech
"5. What proportion of appeals against personal independence payment awards in Inverclyde were successful in (a) 2015 and (b) 2016. ..." Ronnie Cowan - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that catch-up on Greenock.
It is clear that a rapidly increasing number of constituents are losing their benefits, and subsequently winning their appeals. My constituents inform me daily that they are without benefit entitlements for eight to 10 weeks, and many are losing their Motability …..." Ronnie Cowan - View Speech