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HANSARDInternational Day of EducationI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for securing this debate. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. One of the key barriers for all children,…23 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastAs the Foreign Secretary has said, this is a glimmer of light for the hostages, their families and civilians in Gaza—many of them children living in hell—and all our thoughts are…16 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCurrently, there is no statutory right for time off work for fertility treatment, which causes so much stress to so many people. Many employers do offer this voluntarily, which I…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Endometriosis: Women in the WorkplaceI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. As she mentioned, endometriosis can have a knock-on effect on many areas of a woman’s life. It can affect mental health,…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationLocal government reorganisation and full devolution is long overdue, and I believe it will bring many benefits to Norfolk and Norwich. In Norwich North, just as my hon. Friend the…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Sudan: US Determination of GenocideAt this hour, the situation is horrendous, with 6.9 million people at risk of gender-based violence and 75% of children out of school. The US also announced new sanctions when it…13 Jan 2025HANSARDImpact of Conflict on Women and GirlsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I thank all Members who have spoken so powerfully today on this subject. As the Minister noted, two debates on male…09 Jan 2025HANSARDImpact of Conflict on Women and GirlsI thank my hon. Friend for her contribution and for raising that important point about climate change, which has a very detrimental impact on women and girls everywhere, and…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAround 153,000 people in the UK are living with Parkinson’s, including many of my constituents who have told me about the difficulties they face in accessing treatment. I welcome…09 Jan 2025HANSARDImpact of Conflict on Women and GirlsI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of conflict on women and girls. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. There are many things that…09 Jan 2025HANSARDImpact of Conflict on Women and GirlsI do agree. Like the previous Government, this Government have done a lot on girls’ education, as did former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who continues to do so. There is not only…09 Jan 2025HANSARDNorthern GazaThere are an estimated 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza, with more than 180 births taking place every day. None of us can imagine the hell of Gaza, let alone being pregnant in it.…07 Jan 2025HANSARD Winter PreparednessI pay tribute to the hard-working NHS staff in Norwich and in Norfolk as a whole. Norfolk County Council has used artificial intelligence to identify more than 1,000 people who…18 Dec 2024HANSARD English DevolutionI hope that Norfolk will be part of the devolution priority programme so that we can unlock the powers and funding that we need on areas from transport to housing. May I ask the…16 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. In Norwich, we have many amazing businesses such as the Norwich Glass Company, Café 193 and Great Eastern Model Railways that I visited recently. One of the challenges that…12 Dec 2024HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Businesses8. What steps his Department is taking to support small and medium-sized businesses.12 Dec 2024HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized BusinessesSmall and medium-sized businesses come in many forms, from microbusinesses to community interest companies and co-operatives. Often, co-operative and mutual business models are…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Dental Healthcare: East AngliaDoes the hon. Member recognise the support from all parties for a new dental school in Norwich? Does he welcome the £1.5 million that was announced last week by the Greater…11 Dec 2024HANSARDSupport for Kinship Carers7. What steps she is taking to improve support for kinship carers.09 Dec 2024HANSARDSupport for Kinship CarersI recently met kinship carers in Norwich, who do an amazing job in very difficult circumstances. One of the biggest challenges they face is financial support. Kinship’s recent…09 Dec 2024