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HANSARDProperty TaxesAs a former teacher, I say no. I will continue with the term free school meals. We are also seeing breakfast clubs to support pupils and families at the start of every day,…03 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillAs someone who also represents a constituency in Hampshire, I agree with my hon. Friend. In terms of the letter we have sent, would it not make more sense for boundary changes to…02 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumIt cannot be denied that we have inherited a very difficult position, and that there has recently been a real increase in the rhetoric on this issue, which is causing serious…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension SchemeDoes the hon. Member agree with me that the Homes for Ukraine scheme matters? It is not just an immigration policy; it is about real families who have made a home in our…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Independent Water CommissionI warmly welcome the statement and the work of the Government. Portsmouth, as an island city, is well aware of the damage done; we see it, we smell it and we feel it in our…21 Jul 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels: Migrant Criminal ActivityI agree that it is important that we are able to debate immigration and asylum. People across the country know the consequences of the asylum system failing to protect the public,…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryIt is an honour to rise to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day—the day when the guns finally fell silent and the second world war came to its end. Portsmouth has been the beating…21 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanI thank the Secretary of State for his openness and transparency, and for his apology, and I thank Portsmouth city council for its involvement in Afghan resettlement schemes,…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Football Governance Bill [Lords]Does the Minister agree with me and my hon. Friend the Member for York Outer (Mr Charters) that we do need to look at alcohol sales, but that we need to do it with all…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Down’s Syndrome Regression DisorderIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing the debate, and for her opening words on…08 Jul 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East (John Grady) for bringing the Bill forward. I also thank the hon. Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier) for chairing the…04 Jul 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extensions BillAs the Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North, I am proud to speak in support of the Licensing Hours Extensions Bill, which is a sensible and necessary reform to support our…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert) for introducing the Bill and welcome the opportunity to raise issues of fairness and equality in…04 Jul 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI am proud to speak in this debate as the Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North—a seat I did not hold this time last year, but proudly hold today, although technically not for…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayI associate myself with the Minister’s opening words. It is a privilege to speak in this debate as both a member of the armed forces parliamentary scheme and the proud Member of…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayI thank the hon. Member for that wonderful intervention and send my best wishes to Jack for his birthday. In remembering that, I would also like to remember John Jenkins—one of…26 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillThe hon. Member for Harrow East made a really good point; there have been some developments on that issue through things such as fan zones. Fans can buy a ticket for such a zone,…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I declare my interests as a season ticket holder at Portsmouth football club and as an elected member of the board…25 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationA rise in the number of independent schools.24 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationIn Portsmouth North, we know that education does not just open doors, but transforms lives. I welcome this Government’s commitment to rebuilding the foundations of the education…24 Jun 2025