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HANSARDDepartment for EducationChildren with educational needs in Portsmouth still face long waits and a shortage of school places; families are waiting, and schools are stretched. Can the Minister set out how…24 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) for securing the debate. In Portsmouth…24 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyI warmly welcome the comprehensive and business-friendly UK modern industrial strategy; it is an investment in Britain, British people and British businesses. As home to the…23 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Military Base ProtectionFirst, on Armed Forces Day, I want to thank all who serve and have served, including my own son, and recognise the huge contribution made by our armed forces, alongside all…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthIt is an honour to speak in celebration of Pride Month and to have listened to all hon. Members. I want to recognise the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI have raised concerns about the rise in the number of houses in multiple occupation in Portsmouth before. This week, the council confirmed that it would take 12 years to house…19 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Infrastructure: 10-year StrategyI welcome the statement. Does the Minister agree that our investment plans are a world away from the chronic under-investment of the previous Government, with their lack of…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountMany families in Portsmouth North continue to face pressure from energy bills and the cost of living, so I congratulate my hon. Friend and the Government on supporting those on…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton Itchen (Darren Paffey) and I praise Nessa for her tireless campaigning. As a former teacher who taught swimming in my NQT—newly…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillWill the Minister give way?18 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI thank the Minister for acknowledging how tool theft affects people’s lives. Does she agree that this is not just about police on our streets and arrests, but about sentencing,…18 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Tenth sitting)I agree with my hon. Friend that we should explore what is happening in Europe. Alcohol is sold in lower rates, and only in certain areas of the stadium and only at certain games.…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Ninth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, be that as a season ticket holder at…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement and for the Government’s calm leadership on these ever-changing and seriously concerning matters. Given our close maritime…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Theft of Tools of TradeAbsolutely. To me, the issue is tools of trade. We have also been in talks with the beauty industry, because many of its members have had a van driven into their front window and…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Theft of Tools of TradeI thank my hon. Friend for his work. He is absolutely right: the impact on reputation and on mental health goes way beyond just the tools that are stolen. It is important to…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Theft of Tools of TradeAbsolutely. One of the reasons for pushing my Bill is deterrence. I will come on to the policing element and how we can better record this crime. I have been working on the issue…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Theft of Tools of TradeI beg to move, That this House has considered sentencing for the theft of tools of trade. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. Over recent years, we have…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025I thank the Chancellor for listening to me on behalf of Portsmouth residents with her commitments in today’s review to investing in building British in our defence sector, backing…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Theft of Tools of TradeAbsolutely. My dad was a policeman, so I will always want to thank the hard-working police. We have been working with the NFU on some of the areas that my hon. Friend mentions.11 Jun 2025