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HANSARDConstruction Sector Specialist Apprentices8. Whether her Department is taking steps with independent training colleges to train construction sector specialist apprentices to support house building targets.09 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wolverhampton North East (Mrs Brackenridge) for securing this important debate;…04 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesThe shadow Minister is speaking quite eloquently about the failings, as he sees them, of the Labour Government, who have been in power for 10 months. Does he not accept that the…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I welcome the Secretary of State’s words; it is great to hear words such as “cherish” and “champion” in this House. I acknowledge that there is no opt-out in the Bill, but the…22 May 2025HANSARDArmed Forces HousingIn December, the Defence Committee found that two thirds of service family homes “need extensive refurbishment or rebuilding” to meet modern standards. We know that poor-quality…19 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]Recently, I met grandparents in my constituency who are caring for their grandchild, who was recently diagnosed with autism. Their grandchild is suffering from poor mental health…19 May 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Housing11. What steps he is taking to improve armed forces housing for military families.19 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The Minister mentioned the consultation. Could he confirm that the Government no longer consider an opt-out model to be their preferred approach to copyright and AI, and if so,…14 May 2025HANSARDFuture of Public LibrariesIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Derbyshire (Jonathan Davies) on securing this important debate. Public…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The hon. Member is making some important points. As Lord Brennan said recently, this Bill is an opportunity to regulate AI: “This Bill, this bus, is an opportunity that the…14 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I am delighted to be called to speak on Report of the Data (Use and Access) Bill. I draw Members’ attention to my membership of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. Before I…07 May 2025HANSARDUK Airstrike: Houthi Military FacilityI thank the Defence Secretary for his statement and pay tribute to all those involved in the successful strike. Does he agree that this Government will always put personnel at the…30 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Proposed changes to personal independence payments mean that people who require various levels of support due to lifelong conditions such as learning disabilities will not…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (Mr Frith) on securing this timely and important debate. I would…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageI welcome the rapid action that this Government have taken to hold failing water companies to account. Does the Secretary of State share my view that it is simply disgraceful that…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsA female constituent of mine who has worked for HSBC UK for over 35 years has seen her pension reduced by approximately £850 a year because of a clawback clause that she was never…23 Apr 2025HANSARDBlair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria CrossLet first draw Members’ attention to my membership of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. I am delighted to have been called to speak in this debate about the merits of awarding…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Road MaintenanceIn my constituency of Scarborough and Whitby, the views take your breath away. Sadly, so do the potholes when your car hits one—not just when it happens, but when the repair bill…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillMy hon. Friend is making a powerful contribution. Vaping is not a safe alternative for children. According to last year’s “Growing Up in North Yorkshire” survey, 25% of year 8…26 Mar 2025HANSARDBritish Sign Language WeekMy big takeaway from the training session that was provided here was that the language is a visual language. Does my hon. Friend agree that we are therefore excluding many of our…20 Mar 2025