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HANSARD Unadopted Estates and RoadsAbsolutely. The certainty and fairness my hon. Friend calls for is the bare minimum we should expect for our constituents and the bare minimum that families should have when…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Unadopted Estates and RoadsI know my hon. Friend is a tireless champion of his constituents who are impacted by this issue. He is spot on: this fleecehold stealth tax—because it is in essence a stealth tax…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Unadopted Estates and RoadsAbsolutely. The hon. Gentleman gives an example of the kind that I think will be familiar to all too many of us. Essentially, an unadopted part of our constituency—be that a road,…24 Jun 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillA lot of us have been inspired by my hon. Friend’s campaigning before she arrived in this place, and her intervention is a powerful example of why. It is exactly that moment—that…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillBefore I move on to the amendment I want to speak about, I thank the Minister for the speed with which the Government have brought forward this Bill. It addresses important issues…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank the hon. Member for all the work he has done on this important issue through tabling the amendment, not just now but in Committee. I do not want to put words into the…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportAny and every instance of child sexual exploitation should shame all of us, but I think what so many of us found particularly horrific about the grooming gangs scandal was the…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSmartphones in SchoolsFrom speaking with former teaching colleagues and local school leaders, I know that the impact that powerful school policies to restrict the use of smartphones and keep them out…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesHaving had a number of conversations with the Minister about the importance of the new sanctions, I wholeheartedly welcome today’s announcement. Those two Ministers’ comments go…10 Jun 2025HANSARDNew Homes: Minimum EPC RatingHaving long campaigned on the need for much tougher regulations for solar panels on new homes, I was delighted to hear the Government announce last Friday that we will bring…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Leasehold ReformI welcome the early pace that the Government have shown on this, but given the urgency of the issues that the leasehold scandal is causing for my constituents and those of many…03 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Film ProductionWe have fantastic film and TV sectors in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, and I am determined to make sure that more of our young people can access them. I recently had the…22 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt has been fantastic to secure investment from GB Energy in much-needed rooftop solar panels at Lister hospital, saving thousands on the hospital’s bills that can now be better…22 May 2025HANSARD Adoption and Kinship PlacementsIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship. Mrs Harris. I congratulate the hon. Member for South West Devon (Rebecca Smith) on securing what we all acknowledge is a…20 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitThe response to today’s deal has been striking. We need to drive down the cost of food for our constituents, and retailers are lining up to say that the deal will have that…20 May 2025HANSARD Adoption and Kinship PlacementsAbsolutely. In a heartwarming way, my hon. Friend has reminded us of the opportunity we have if we can get the system right, to make sure that more young people who have had…20 May 2025HANSARD Planning and Development: BedfordshireAs a fellow MP representing Central Bedfordshire, I know that while good people can have reasoned debates about the right locations for new housing, no one can defend the lack of…23 Apr 2025HANSARDHyper-prolific Offendingrose—22 Apr 2025HANSARDHyper-prolific OffendingThank you, Mr Speaker—that is very kind. In less encouraging news, far too many retailers across my towns and villages, including my local Morrisons, are being hit by repeated…22 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. Issues with leasehold, fleecehold and management companies might seem quite parochial, but they are actually quite…22 Apr 2025