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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to identify many of the reasons why parents choose to home educate. It quite often is as a result of bullying or an unmet special…01 Dec 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Barker. I begin by thanking the petition organiser and all who engaged with it. Like many colleagues from across the House, I…01 Dec 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThat is an interesting approach; it is a shame that has not been rolled out more widely. That is not the experience in the schools in my constituency. Across the population, the…01 Dec 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe right hon. Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis) raised concerns about the General Medical Council’s view on this. Is the Minister aware that the Royal College of…01 Dec 2025HANSARDCities and Towns of Culture7. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the UK city of culture and UK town of culture competitions on local communities.27 Nov 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThis Budget is about building an economy that works for working people and families, not returning to the short-term decisions of the previous Government, which left public…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCities and Towns of CultureNorthwich and Winsford, in my constituency, have long punched well above their weight when it comes to cultural vibrancy and creativity. Winsford, in particular, has earned a…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Young People not in Education, Employment or TrainingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Amber Valley (Linsey Farnsworth) on securing this important debate on…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Northwich Railway Station: AccessibilityI congratulate my hon. Friend and her councillors on securing that improvement. I agree with her entirely, and I am sure the Minister has heard what she has said. Passengers in…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Northwich Railway Station: AccessibilityFrom a debate about the personal property rights of crypto tokens, we move seamlessly into a debate I am proud to have secured on railway station accessibility, specifically at…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Northwich Railway Station: AccessibilityI absolutely agree. If we are going to give people dignity, we have to make sure that we are catering for everybody’s needs. When the previous Government declined to act in…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandMy hon. Friend mentioned Storm Christoph. Both Northwich and Winsford in my constituency flooded twice in an 18-month period, most recently during that storm. Our section 19…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Rogue BuildersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate the hon. Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier) on securing this debate. We have heard some harrowing…13 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Military Support5. What recent discussions he has had with allies on military support for Ukraine.03 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportI strongly welcome the Defence Secretary’s continued leadership on Ukraine. I visited Estonia in early September, just prior to the incident in which three MiG-31 Russian fighter…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeI thank the Minister for his statement and for his very clear personal commitment on this issue. He will be aware that building and maintaining trust between the affected families…30 Oct 2025HANSARDHolidays During School Term TimeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) on leading this debate and making many a point…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayI have been contacted by a number of constituents concerned about the requirement to have worked continuously with the same employer to qualify for statutory maternity pay. Women…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayWill my hon. Friend give way?27 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayI am sure everybody recognises how important it is to do this once and do it right. Is the Minister able to commit to legislating in this Parliament?27 Oct 2025