I'm proud to represent Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough in Parliament. Find updates of my latest Parliamentary contributions below. Gill Furniss MP

Parliamentary activity

Below is a list of the speeches, questions and contributions I have made in Parliament. This list only represents the officially recorded work I undertake and does not show the meetings, events or correspondence that happens outside the Commons Chamber.

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is absolutely right—that is what we are talking about. For many years, the APPG was chaired by our dear friend David Amess. David campaigned tirelessly for improvements to...

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

I am sorry; I have got to make progress. I do not underestimate the task for Ministers in fixing our NHS after it was left in tatters by the previous Government. Waiting lists for gynaecological...

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

Absolutely, and I will come to that shortly. That leaves women feeling dismissed, ignored and belittled by the very people who should be helping them. The result is that it takes almost nine...

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend for that point, and I completely agree. Although the Employment Rights Bill does require large employers to publish equality action plans, there is no specific mention of...

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

I completely agree, and it has serious consequences. Women may need to have a stoma because of the damage done to their bowels. The right hon. Member and I have both met quite young women their...

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend. The average length of time taken is now eight years, which is not good. Many women feel unable to speak openly about endometriosis as they would other conditions, as if it...

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

I thank the right hon. Member for that intervention, and I absolutely agree. I pay tribute to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to the right hon. Member for the efforts he has put in over many...

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

I thank the hon. Member for that point. The issue has been known about for a long time. The women’s health strategy, published in 2022, painted a picture of what workplaces should be like...

Endometriosis: Women in the Workplace

Commons debates

I am grateful for this opportunity to raise the plight of women with endometriosis and the everyday struggles they face in the workplace. Endometriosis was first identified in 1860, but progress...

Parking: Town Centres

Agricultural and Business Property Relief

Gill Furniss made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

I will call Sonia Kumar, and then I will call the Minister to respond. There will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up, as is the convention for 30-minute debates.

Coastguard Helicopter Services - [Gill Furniss in the Chair]

Agricultural and Business Property Relief

Gill Furniss made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

Nature Conservation

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) protect natural habitats and (b) promote biodiversity net gain.

Solar Power: Housing

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to help increase the uptake of home solar panel installations.

Topical Questions

Home Department

Gill Furniss made a speech in the House of Commons

Knife crime continues to have a devastating impact on all too many lives in Sheffield. I recently chaired a roundtable in my constituency, which brought together local leaders, police, schools...

Topical Questions

Home Department

Gill Furniss made a speech in the House of Commons

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Spinal Injuries: Women

Department of Health and Social Care

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that women with spinal cord injuries receive adequate (a) breast feeding assistance, (b) breast feeding...

Spinal Injuries: Health Services

Department of Health and Social Care

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure access to (a) comprehensive healthcare guidance and (b) specialised gynaecological support for people...

Spinal Injuries: Women

Department of Health and Social Care

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase access to (a) preventative care, (b) diagnosis and (c) long term management strategies for women with...

Family Hubs: Sheffield

Department of Health and Social Care

Gill Furniss received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support Start for Life services in Sheffield; and if he will make it his policy to extend funding beyond 1...

Violence against Women and Girls - [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairpersonship, Sir Mark. I thank the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for securing this debate during the 16 days of activism against...