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HANSARDNHS DentistryMy hon. Friend is right, and I hope that the Minister addresses the challenges faced by rural and coastal communities in his closing remarks. The two constituents I mentioned were…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDShort-term Lets: Licensing10. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the introduction of a licensing scheme for short-term lets.15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDShort-term Lets: LicensingIn my constituency, Whitby is being hollowed out by short-term lets. Bordered by the sea and a national park, house building cannot solve the problem of a lack of affordable…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDNHS DentistryImagine being 81 years old, blind and waking up with a terrible toothache, and then imagine having no car and no local dentist to turn to. This was the reality for John, one of my…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDState Pensioners: Personal AllowanceI recently met a constituent on the basic state pension who told me that rising living costs were leaving him worse off in real terms. What consideration have the Government given…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI have raised with Baroness Levitt not only the lack of access to child contact centres but the cost of access. It appears that many of them are unregulated, so I thank the hon.…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI thank my hon. Friend for her work on the issue. I completely agree that unfortunately we are seeing far, far too many mothers who are disbelieved and have had their children…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI beg to move, That this House has considered children in child contact arrangements. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison, and to lead a debate on putting…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI completely agree that the child’s voice must be heard and is too often overlooked. Some of these so-called experts lack proper qualifications and are not regulated by the Health…10 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsDespite the efforts of dedicated teachers in Scarborough and Whitby, only 36% of pupils achieve grade 5 and above in both English and maths GCSEs. Does the Prime Minister agree…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing this important debate. When it…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasThe hon. Member is talking about holidays. Our Chancellor has just announced the great British summer savings, which will see VAT slashed from 20% to 5% on activities, children’s…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and SafeguardingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate the hon. Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) on securing this important debate and on his excellent…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseThe news that bus travel will be free for children this summer is extremely welcome. Does my right hon. Friend agree that this is a golden opportunity for East Yorkshire Buses and…21 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI welcome the announcement of a new energy security Bill in the King’s Speech, which will meet our manifesto commitment not to issue licences to explore new oil and gas fields.…19 May 2026HANSARDAutism: Employment2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support people with autism into employment.29 Apr 2026HANSARDAutism: EmploymentI thank the Minister for his answer. I recently chaired an employment roundtable with the all-party parliamentary group on autism where individuals with lived experience…29 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing this timely debate. My constituency is…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month, I was thrilled to see Scarborough rugby union football club crowned regional 2 north-east champions—the highest level in the club’s history. The club does brilliant…23 Apr 2026HANSARDWheelchair Provision: Independent Review BodyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Daniel Francis) on securing this important…21 Apr 2026