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HANSARD Isle of Wight Dementia Patients: Discharge to Mainland Care HomesI thank my hon. Friend and neighbour for securing this debate, and I strongly support him on this issue. People living with dementia and their families deserve care close to home,…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Russian Shadow FleetI welcome the Secretary of State to his place. Operations such as this demonstrate an incredible level of planning, co-ordination and professionalism across our armed forces,…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Business of the HouseAs Portsmouth is home to one of the largest concentrations of Royal Navy personnel, I regularly hear from service families and the charities supporting them that two weeks’…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation10. What steps she is taking to help decarbonise the transport sector.11 Jun 2026HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationPortsmouth international port has invested significantly in shore power infrastructure, supported by Government funding, to enable ships to connect to grid electricity while…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) not only for securing this debate, but for her tribute to her sister. I feel extremely humbled and incredibly…11 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI would like to draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. For decades, my constituents have been dealing with the consequences of the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanAs a Navy mum, I associate myself with the Minister’s condolences on the three tragic deaths of our Navy personnel. While I understand the frustration with the DIP delay, 14 years…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillI do not think there is a single person who thinks the current recording system is working. Navigating this system, whether as a patient, a family member or indeed an MP on behalf…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportI represent a coastal city that has high levels of deprivation and inequality. Unlike your beaches, none of ours are blue flag—01 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportDoes my hon. Friend agree that, as well as housing, education is vital, and that is really missing in coastal communities, so our constituencies are often seen at the bottom of…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportMy apologies—I meant my hon. Friend’s beaches.01 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessThe hon. Gentleman makes some valuable points. This second King’s Speech provides an opportunity to go further to continue to renew our contract and commitment to our armed…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessIt is always a privilege to speak in this House and to represent the people of Portsmouth, a proud naval city built on service, innovation and hard work. As Portsmouth marks 100…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessDoes the hon. Member agree that, had his Government not got rid of shipbuilding in my city but instead put some plans into place, we may well have been able to continue to build…20 May 2026HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for Men and BoysAs the founding member of the Labour group for men and boys, I welcome the Government’s focus on prevention opportunity, because supporting men and boys is not zero sum; it…19 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressI would like to thank the ISC and the Foreign Affairs Committee for their roles in this process. Although it has not been mentioned today, would the Chief Secretary to the Prime…19 May 2026HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Support for Men and Boys14. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support men and boys through the criminal justice system.19 May 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. The right hon. Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick) visited my constituency yesterday without notifying me. This is not the first time that the…29 Apr 2026HANSARDApprenticeshipsThis month I launched a space apprenticeship pilot in Portsmouth North, bringing together Airbus and the Solent Growth Partnership to ensure that candidates who narrowly miss out…27 Apr 2026