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HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesMy constituency of Scarborough and Whitby includes some of the most beautiful towns and villages in the country, but it also has some of the worst health outcomes. We have talked…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesFishing is far more than an industry; it is part of our identity in coastal communities. Does the hon. Member agree that a sustainable inshore fishing industry is vital to our…20 Mar 2025HANSARDBritish Sign Language WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) on securing this debate. In 2023-24, 26 children in…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Shipyards: Economic GrowthIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Glenrothes and Mid Fife (Richard Baker) on securing this debate. For…18 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationIt is important that as a Labour Government we recognise the impact on people, including my constituents, of the DWP’s failure to communicate the change effectively. I urge the…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationAs always, the hon. Member makes a powerful point for his constituents, and I support his wider call for the Government to think again. Returning to my constituent who was looking…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I congratulate the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) on her powerful opening remarks. According to the…17 Mar 2025HANSARDProposed 24-hour adult gaming centre in WhitbyI rise to present a petition about the proposals for a 24-hour casino in Whitby. I hope very much that planning officers take note of the petition, which has been signed on paper…11 Mar 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Vessel CollisionI welcome the Minister’s timely statement and would like to associate myself with his praise for the swift response of the emergency services and the RNLI volunteers. Over recent…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI warmly welcome the clauses in this landmark Bill that will give greater protection to victims of stalking—including guidance for police about disclosing the identity of online…10 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to make a contribution to this debate on International Women’s Day. I am proud to be the first woman to represent my constituency…06 Mar 2025HANSARDMarket Towns: Cultural HeritageI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Southend East and Rochford (Mr Alaba) on securing this debate. The medieval market fair in Scarborough has entered world culture…04 Mar 2025HANSARD High Street Bank ClosuresMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. On the subject of vulnerable people, I want to say that the last two branches in Whitby have announced that they will close, and an…26 Feb 2025HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]I warmly welcome the Bill. It clearly demonstrates the Government’s ambitious commitment to training and apprenticeships. I will concentrate on the role that Skills England will…25 Feb 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersIt is shameful that after the last Labour Government lifted 1.1 million children out of poverty, years of neglect by Conservative Governments saw an increasing number of children…24 Feb 2025HANSARD LGBT+ History MonthThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to speak in this important debate marking LGBT+ History Month. It is an honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham…13 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I thank the Secretary of State for his reassurances. I know that creatives are worried because the scraping is happening now and will carry on until we have a solution. We must…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The right hon. Gentleman makes an important point, and it is crucial that the Government take that into account at the end of the consultation.12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I would like to draw the attention of the House to my membership of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain. I rise to contribute to today’s debate on the Data (Use and Access) Bill…12 Feb 2025HANSARDRail Services: Open Access OperatorsI thank the hon. Member for that intervention. She makes an important point about time. Time is of the essence as we strive to deliver better rail services. Perhaps we need a…06 Feb 2025